Bluing, Cerakote, and Parkerizing?

[khunter#1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

http://blacknitride.com/

[Bmcox86]

Cereakote is way more durable than bluing from my experience

[buckfvr]

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]

Cerakote it and be done with it.

[brokenvet]

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]

I agree cerakote is more durable check out GH Coatings

[khunter#1]

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

[Bmcox86]

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]

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]

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

[jackelope]

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