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We pride ourselves in having the ability to offer full service refinishing to your firearms.  We are certified DuraCoat Finishers as well as Certified Expert Camo Finishers.

We do our refinishing work with DuraCoat and CeraKote.  We worked closely with both Lauer Custom Weaponry and NIC Industries to receive the proper training in both preparation and application techniques for their products.  We believe it is import to be as comfortable with the materials that we use as it is for you to be comfortable with allowing us to refinish your firearm.  For information, please see our services pricing and reference the DuraCoat, CeraKote facts and color charts.  For a more detailed quote – please complete the interactive quote and we will contact you to answer any questions you might have.

We also are a dealer for Kat Kamo.  Kat Kamo is an exciting finish that offers holographic colors and patterns that are very realistic.  This is not a finish that can be done in house.  For pricing and details, please complete the interactive quote and submit it to us – we will contact you to answer any questions you might have.

If there is a camouflage pattern or color(s) that you like and you do not see it on our pattern/color listing, please contact us or complete the interactive price quote and we can help you with your choices.  We do custom camouflage and color mixes.  Custom patterns are based upon your input – samples of clothing, pictures, drawings, etc.  We charge a $40 per hour set up fee for the artwork – after that, standard pricing applies.  Custom colors should be discussed with us as well.  Additional charges may apply if you want colors other than the stock colors listed in the charts.

We do work by appointment only.  This keeps our turnaround time under control and keeps your weapon in your hands longer.  We will discuss the estimated turnaround with you when you order.

 
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Dura Coat Colors

DuraCoat is a hard polymer that is oil, solvent, and wear resistant. It resists 100 inch pounds of direct impact and 80 inch pounds of reverse impact. Its pencil hardness runs H to 2H. DuraCoat has passed a 300 hr salt spray test, which far exceeds military requirements for firearms finishes. Major manufacturers such as DSA utilize DuraCoat finishes on their rifles. DuraCoat has proven to hold up extremely well under field conditions. Even on parts such as FAL bolts, which are subject to significant abrasion as the bolt cycles, DuraCoat has held up well and proven to be extremely durable.  DuraCoat will dry to the touch in 20 min and can be used after curing 6 - 8 hrs. How ever it will continue to cure for 4 to 6 weeks after application. DuraCoat is not a flash cure application which will become brittle after curing resulting in chipping and flaking. DuraCoat cures slowly so it remains flexible after it cures which contributes to its excellent abrasion and wear resistance. DuraCoat does not wear out, it wears in. DuraCoat can be applied over just about any surface including, metal, plastic, or wood as long as the surface is properly prepared.

*DuraCoat is available in the following colors:
 *colors may vary due to computer screen resolutions and graphics programs/devices.

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CeraKote Finish

CeraKote was developed by NIC Industries, Inc. CeraKote was designed to provide a high quality, long lasting finish, with high corrosion protection and durability. CeraKote is available in two compounds "C" series which is an ambient cure (air dry) coating & "H" series which is a thermal cure (oven bake) coating. Unlike Teflon based gun coatings the "C" & "H" series of CeraKote offer unparallel levels of hardness and abrasion resistance because of their unique ceramic backbone. 

It provides excellent corrosion protection, outstanding abrasion resistance, extreme hardness, & unmatched durability. CeraKote surpasses Teflon based coatings for wear resistance by well over 60%. CeraKote has self lubricating elements incorporated through out the coatings matrix, this allow firearms to function with little or no fluid lubricants that typically attract abrasive dust particles. CeraKote performs extremely well in automatics with high cyclic rates.

The "C" series ceramic gun coatings were designed as a single component ambient cure system. As higher temperatures are reached the "C" series will flux, becoming harder and more abrasion resistant. After a full cure this coating provides excellent resistance to most cleaning solvents and chemicals. It has a pencil scratch hardness (ASTM D3363)  of 7h, exceeded the 5% salt spray test (ASTM B117) with well over 550 hrs, an adhesion cross cut tape (ASTM D3359) of 5B, & has an optimal film thickness of 0.5 to 1.0 mils. It has a heat stability rating in excess of 1200 degrees f for extended periods without failing.

The "H" series was designed as a two part thermal cure system. It provides a very high quality, long lasting finish with high corrosion resistance. It offers unparallel levels of abrasion resistance and hardness because of the two part component system. The "H" series has a viscosity #2 Zahn cup of 13.0 sec, an optimal film thickness of 0.5 to 1.0 mils, passes the 5% salt spray test (ASTM B117) in excess of 2,500 hrs, has a pencil scratch hardness (ASTM D3363) of 7h, the adhesion cross cut tape (ASTM D3359 of 5B, and heat stability of 525 degrees f for extended periods without failing

Please see air dry and oven bake CeraKote colors below:  *colors may vary due to computer screen resolutions and graphics programs/devices.

 
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Payment Information

Payment Information:  we take money orders and certified checks.  Personal checks are acceptable – but must clear bank prior to work being started (average 28 days).  We do take cash for in person drop offs and pick ups.  We do accept Pay Pal + 3.5% fee.  At the time you place your order – you will be invoiced with full details of the order and payment.  We will note your payment preference in the invoice.  (Unless otherwise noted in special pricing) A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of your formal order with the balance due at pick up or final shipping.

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