Certified Cerakote® Applicator
Cerakote® isn’t just paint — it’s a precision-applied ceramic coating system. Proper preparation and application are what separate a lasting finish from a failing one. Here’s how we ensure every project meets our standards.
Step by Step Process with D&D Custom Works
Step 1: Consultation & Quote
We start by discussing your project goals, color selection, finish type, and any design elements. You’ll receive a detailed quote outlining scope, turnaround time, and expectations.
- Color, pattern, and finish selection(s)
- Surface type evaluation
- Project timeline confirmation
Step 2: Full Disassembly & Inspection
Each item is fully disassembled to ensure proper coating coverage and protection of functional components.
- Complete breakdown to individual parts
- Inspection for wear or damage
- Identification of surfaces to be masked or protected
Step 3: Surface Preparation
Preparation is the most critical part of the Cerakote® process. Proper adhesion depends on it.
- Degreasing and contaminant removal
- Media blasting to manufacturer specifications
- Surface profiling for optimal coating bond
This step ensures the coating adheres properly and performs long-term.
Step 4: Masking & Setup
Precision masking is applied to protect critical tolerances and functional surfaces.
- Threaded areas
- Important surfaces to be kept as-is
- Serial numbers (when required)
- Internal components
We protect what shouldn’t be coated.
Step 5: Professional Application
Cerakote® is applied using HVLP spray systems in a controlled environment to ensure even coverage and proper film thickness.
Manufacturer-approved techniques
Correct mil thickness application
Even, consistent coverage
Step 6: Curing Process
Parts are oven-cured or air-cured (depending on coating type) according to Cerakote® specifications.
- Controlled temperature curing
- Proper cure time for durability
- Maximum hardness and chemical resistance
Step 7: Reassembly & Final Inspection
Once cured, components are carefully reassembled and inspected.
- Finish quality check
- Tolerance and function check
- Final cleaning and presentation
We ensure the finished product not only looks exceptional — but functions exactly as intended.
Step 8: Customer Pickup / Delivery
Your project is returned ready for use, with care instructions and maintenance recommendations provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at d_dcustomworks@outlook.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote products remain at the fore-front of the ceramic coatings market. Cerakote ceramic coatings utilize state-of-the-art technology to out-perform any competitive coating in both laboratory settings and real world applications. For more information please visit the Cerakote Website.
Our turnaround time can depend on many factors. Special order parts, colors, stencils, and seasonal runs will affect our turnaround time. Most jobs, with the exception of custom builds and intricate finishes will be completed within the turnaround time on the top of the home page of receiving the item. With builds and finishes, it can take anywhere from two to eight weeks depending on what we have to do. We will always keep you informed of any delays we encounter.
Yes, we are professionally trained armorers and gunsmiths that can tackle disassembly and reassembly for you. We will only reassemble firearms that we have disassembled, we do not offer assembly as a standalone service. We must perform disassembly AND reassembly if you want to use our shop for this service.
With Cerakote, virtually any part of a gun that is not made of rubber can be coated. However, our policy is to not coat any critical contact points (sears, safeties, triggers, disconnectors, etc.), aftermarket match triggers, springs, inside of barrels or chambers. Some springs that are attached permanantly to a gun must sometimes be coated. In these instances these spring will be coated, but we will not coat anything that will affect the function of your firearm.
As soon as you receive them back from us. All of our finishes are fully cured when they are shipped back to you.
Yes! We offer 10% for Military and First Responders. Please reach out and inquire or let us know when discussing your project with us. Credentials must be valid and presented in order to receive the discount.
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