Author Topic: Bluing, Cerakote, and Parkerizing? (Read 24257 times)

khunter#1 · « **on:** February 21, 2014, 11:42:27 AM »

I'm looking to make my old shotgun look perdy again. But I am curious which one of these I should go with, what are the differences between Bluing, Cerakote, and Parkerizing? Thanks, Kyle

Bmcox86 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:52:30 PM »

I got my old over under cerakoted this year and it looks awesome. I went with midnight blue and gorge custom coatings did a great job, ended up being about 100 bucks including shipping both ways

khunter#1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2014, 08:19:50 PM »

I've heard cerakote is a paint, is that true? Is it more durable than bluing? Anyone know what parkerizing is?. Thanks for reply, Kyle

HawkCreek · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:21:59 AM »

Parkerizing is a finish applied through an acid bath. The military uses it on its guns (can't be applied to aluminum so not AR's, think WWII guns).

Cerakote is a baked on ceramic coating. It's been proven to be very tough.

Bluing is a generic term for several processes but basically they all leave a thin coat of oxide on the steel. It's not very rust resistant compared to the other two because it is a form of rust.

Alan K · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2014, 07:49:23 AM »

I've been contemplating sending my .300 RUM to these guys.

http://blacknitride.com/

Bmcox86 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:19:58 AM »

Cereakote is way more durable than bluing from my experience

buckfvr · « **Reply #6 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:35:56 AM »

So is cerakote impervious to moisture, as in is there any possibility of moisture getting under the coating and rusting from between the barrel and the coating ??

Biggerhammer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2014, 08:55:45 AM »

Cerakote it and be done with it.

brokenvet · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:07:21 AM »

Quote from: HawkCreek on February 22, 2014, 07:21:59 AM

Parkerizing is a finish applied through an acid bath. The military uses it on its guns (can't be applied to aluminum so not AR's, think WWII guns).

Cerakote is a baked on ceramic coating. It's been proven to be very tough.

Bluing is a generic term for several processes but basically they all leave a thin coat of oxide on the steel. It's not very rust resistant compared to the other two because it is a form of rust.

Parkerizing also can not be applied to Stainless steel. On M1's & M14's the Gas cyl are stainless

rumrunner · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2014, 01:28:54 PM »

I agree cerakote is more durable check out GH Coatings

khunter#1 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2014, 02:45:31 PM »

Anyone ever used these guys? http://www.northwestgunrefinishing.com/index.php

Bmcox86 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2014, 03:41:37 PM »

I do not thing water can get under cerakote. Check out gorge custom coatings, they are a sight sponsor and did a great job on my gun.

khunter#1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2014, 09:46:26 PM »

Quote from: Bmcox86 on February 22, 2014, 03:41:37 PM

I do not thing water can get under cerakote. Check out gorge custom coatings, they are a sight sponsor and did a great job on my gun.

How much did they charge?

Jolten · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2014, 09:52:58 PM »

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkerizing

jackelope · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2014, 10:38:16 PM »

Quote from: Bmcox86 on February 21, 2014, 03:52:30 PM

I got my old over under cerakoted this year and it looks awesome. I went with midnight blue and gorge custom coatings did a great job, ended up being about 100 bucks including shipping both ways

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2014, 11:37:18 PM »

Gorge Custom Coatings is the way to go. It is my cousin's business. I just got another rifle back from them and it's amazing! Melisa who is doing the coating is one of the most artistic people I know and she can do about anything you can dream up. They have good prices and quick turn around compared to a lot of the bigger shops. You will be happy if you use them.

khunter#1 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:26:38 AM »

Thanks for all the replies will definitely use them!

khunter#1 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:33:17 AM »

Anyone have contact information for them? If so that would be great!!

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:35:23 AM »

http://www.gorgecustomcoatings.com/contact.html

One of my rifles is the first on the gallery page.

khunter#1 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:45:09 AM »

So does cerakote look the closest to a blued gun? Or does parkerizing?

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:50:32 AM »

Cerakote is more of a textured finish.

khunter#1 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2014, 12:51:14 AM »

What do you mean if you don't mind me asking

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:05:54 AM »

Blued is just steel that has been colored. Why the cerakote is a finish added on top of the steel.

khunter#1 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:17:01 AM »

It would seem it would chip easily, rubbing against a tree or something out in the woods, No?

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:24:35 AM »

It's a pretty tuff finish. I will be putting them to work this year.

Biggerhammer · « **Reply #25 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:26:02 AM »

Cerakote is tough stuff! As soon as I get caught up on some bolt rifle projects , I'm going to have Gorge Custom do some AR stuff for me in Titanium and Burnt Bronze Cerakote. Actually a mix 60% Burnt Bronze & 40% Black. They said they could swing it, no problem.

khunter#1 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:26:17 AM »

Sorry to ask all these questions, just trying to gather as much information as possible before I go and spend lots of money.

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 23, 2014, 01:29:00 AM »

No worries

Bmcox86 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 23, 2014, 09:03:14 AM »

I went with midnight blue and it almost looks like bluing, I put it through its paces this year and it still looks brand new.

jay.sharkbait · « **Reply #29 on:** February 23, 2014, 09:18:20 AM »

Quote from: khunter#1 on February 23, 2014, 12:45:09 AM

So does cerakote look the closest to a blued gun? Or does parkerizing?

Parkerizing is a milspec coating that is applied to ferrous steel. It does not look like bluing, it's more like a rough grey or black depending on whether it's Zinc or Mag phosphate.

Cerakote a has a midnight blue that is very dark and glossy and looks a lot like traditional blueing.

Hope this helps

rumrunner · « **Reply #30 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:24:25 PM »

http://www.ghcoatings.com/

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:14:39 PM »

Quote from: rumrunner on February 23, 2014, 05:24:25 PM

http://www.ghcoatings.com/

Man those prices are as high as I have ever seen. My cousins shop will do a whole rifle and stock 1 color for 175.00 where that place wants 400! GCC is accredited and site sponsors

jkononen · « **Reply #32 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:28:09 PM »

Is that where benchmark sends there barrels to get cerakoted? Gorge?

khunter#1 · « **Reply #33 on:** February 24, 2014, 01:17:25 AM »

I will definitely be using custom coatings, Thanks for all the replies!

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