FAQ’s
What is Cerakote®?
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Cerakote® is a polymer-ceramic composite coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers, and wood. The unique formulation used in Cerakote® enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical/heat/UV resistance, impact strength, hardness, and more. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote® products remain at the forefront of the ceramic coatings market; It is the most durable spray-on finish available today, with over 100 colors and finishes to choose from.
What is the difference between Cerakote® & Powder Coat?
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Unlike powder coat, Cerakote® is an extremely thin coating. It is applied at only 1-2 mils thick, which has several advantages. It will not negatively affect the tolerances of tight-fitting items, it will not chip or flake off of the item that is being coated. Between the media blasting that is done prior and the ultra-thin coating, virtually no thickness is added.
In addition, Cerakote® has a higher tolerance to heat and will not discolor when high temps are reached.
What industries do you serve?
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The Metal Forest is much more than a firearm coating company. In fact, over 60% of our business is unrelated to firearms. In addition to firearms, we service the automotive, golf, cycle, aerospace, consumer electronics, commercial/industrial, and government/military markets.
Can I ship my project to you (including firearms)?
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Absolutely! We are able to fulfill projects for individuals and businesses all across the country and we make it easy to do so by accepting items through the mail as well as commercial freight. Whether your project is big or small you can ship it to us and we'll ship it back upon completion. We also have an FFL/SOT so we’re able to accept firearms and suppressors as well. Give us a call or fill out our “contact” page and we’d be happy to help!
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