Battleworn/Distressed Cerakote on AR15

[Bfish]

How does the stuff that isn't baked hold up? I only have experience with the baked on stuff.

 

[AllenM]

How does the stuff that isn't baked hold up? I only have experience with the baked on stuff.

it's not as durable as the baked but still good stuff. Ideal for optics and the like

 

[Dirtdart504]

No skin off my back, there are days I am glad to share the Cerakote work with anybody that wants to do it. I would rather machine parts but I seem to have a Cerakote following that I have a hard time saying no too....
I use an IWATA gun with a .8 air cap You can get by somewhat with a regular Automotive jamb gun....not well though.
The Preval would be rough.

I just looked up the IWATA, and I probably won't be doing that. I've heard of guys using air brushes. What's your opinion on that vs. a jamb gun?
Thanks

 

[AllenM]

doesn't put out enough material for overall projects

 

[AllenM]

In my opinion, if you want to continue doing this you will need to gear up to do the bake on finish. Which means a good spray gun, oven and sand blaster.
The air day has its place but will only take you so far

 

[Dirtdart504]

In my opinion, if you want to continue doing this you will need to gear up to do the bake on finish. Which means a good spray gun, oven and sand blaster.
The air day has its place but will only take you so far

Thank you. Your opinion is valuable. I'm coming to that conclusion myself. I ordered some H series burnt bronze by accident and it costs so much to return it that it doesn't make sense. I'm thinking about using it on a pistol that I could fit in a conventional oven. I appreciate your feedback.

 

[Saminator67]

It looks good, but I can't wrap my head around the "battle worn" look

 

[Shoots4Fun]

DirtDart I think you did a great job. Particularly for a starting point. I wouldn't have the courage or the talent to do it, but I like the look. I have a battle worn G19 (purchased that way) and I'm anxious to see how it holds up with the baked finish. Thanks for sharing the pics...