NonEx Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 OK so with my Stark/VFC Glock 19 I have ended up with a spare slide and outer barrel. Since I like the gun alot I figured I might as well try and give it the royal treatment of having this spare set Cerakoted by RifleCraft (UK). I want to get as close as possible to the "old style" Glock GEN3 finish, which is the very dark black but semi-glossy (found it described as teflon) finish. So, not after the "new" Glock finish which is more greyish. Does anyone know what type of Cerakote paint and possible clear coats would give this finish ? I'm thinking the Armorers black color and then a semi-gloss clear coat on top would do it ? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I would have concerns over how well the clear coat will wear over time. I think Graphite Black might be more up your alley. Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Alright, screw the clear coat then. I will try to look at reference pics of both Armorers black and Graphite black and then decide from there. Thanks! EDIT: Had a quick look around and Graphite black does indeed look better... Wondering though if the barrel and slide should be the same or if the barrel should be offset a little from the slide color ? Just realized there was an extensive gallery at the Cerakote website, however not many choose to go for the factory look color, but there was some good reference still; http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/gallery/#gallery_name Pretty sure I am set on the graphite. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Their "teflon" finish is essentially the same as S&W's "melonite" finish, and similar to other hard wearing finishes. It's pretty hard to duplicate exactly in a paint. Most people I know simply go with Cerakote Graphite Black. Here's a pic I took a while back showing how Armor Black and Graphite Black compares : Another color you may want to check out is Cerakote "Cobalt" (H-112Q) which may also be a close choice to Teflon/Melonite. Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Looks like you know your Cerakote stuff uscmCorps. I asked the question to Cerakote directly and they too recommend the Graphite Black. Guess I have my final answer then! Thanks! I will be sure to post pics of when I have had it done Link to post Share on other sites
Wingman Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Anyone have any locations in USA that will do this work on airsoft? Link to post Share on other sites
Philbucknall Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Another vote for graphite black and I can heartily recommend the work that Mark does at Riflecraft. I have had four guns done there and team mates have easily had another 8 or so. As to peeps in the US doing it Joint force enterprises are very proficient and prolific on facebook with cerakote and water transfer. i almost sent some stuff to them before riflecraft started in the UK. If you go on NIC industries website, the makers of cerakote, and look in the galleries you will see loads of designs with links to the shops that created them IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Sent a Magpul Woc m4 receiver and nova lapd swat frame set to Riflecraft.uk to get Cerakoted graphite black, the guy I was dealing with said a load of airsoft stuff has come in recently to get cerakoted, Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hey Icolater how much did a receiver job like that set you back? I'd love to get a few things coated! Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 For the Magpul receiver its £25 for the upper and £35 for the lower. For the 1911 frame its £30 and the slide is £20. Should have them back next week, ones hoping. Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted August 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Nevermind, my memory failed me. I thought I had been quoted alot more than the above but it was not the case! Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 £25 £35 £30 £20 That's very reasonable considering the tacticool aspect added! I'm definitely going to do it to my P99 and my Travis Haley style Capitalist AK. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Got my stuff back from Rifle craft yesterday, got a G&P magpul receiver and Nova Lapd Swat 2 kit cerakoted graphite black a have to say was blown away. I finished my Magpul M7a1 last night and it so sexy I took it to bed with me (sent the girlfriend to the spare room).Going to send a load of stuff to get cerakoted over the next couple of months, Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Alright, I need to get my *suitcase* going and send them over, sounds great. I have been holding off on the Stark Glock because the spare metal barrel I had was stolen with the frame (long story). Anyways, had my WE PX4 out yesterday and the controls and barrel on that could also use a new coat. icolater, can you post some before and after pics perhaps ? Or after at least ? Link to post Share on other sites
blobface Posted August 27, 2013 Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 Got my stuff back from Rifle craft yesterday +1 on pictures please! Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Sorry cant, have a deal done with squad not to show any cerakoted stuff before he does!! Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Cerakoted Graphite Nova LAPD Swat top, Standard Finish Nova LAPD Swat bottom. Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nice. I just got the last parts for my complete spare slide assembly so going to contact RifleCraft about getting it done shortly! Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Which finish looks better to you ?? Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 The graphite for sure. The other one looks to gray and dull. Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 I prefer the original colour, its more armor black which is much more flat, the graphite black is cool though. But Nova I think are using some sort of cerakote or duracote for they paint these days. Link to post Share on other sites
Philbucknall Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 They do some tasty camo patterns too heres a couple i had done I know they ain't pistols but.. Mark loves doing camo patterns, not! but he's pretty darn good at it. A friend had his PX4 done in a US woodland esque design and it looked damn fine I thought! Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hey dude, they are beautiful, can I PM you for details, I have a very beautiful g&p magpul woc m7a1 which I got cerakoted Link to post Share on other sites
Philbucknall Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Hey dude, they are beautiful, can I PM you for details, I have a very beautiful g&p magpul woc m7a1 which I got cerakoted of course, ask away Link to post Share on other sites
NonEx Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Have packaged up my Stark Glock 19 parts ready to go to Riflecraft tomorrow. Can't wait ! Link to post Share on other sites
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