[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Cerakoting a lower

Posted: 12/22/2013 5:57:09 AM EDT

He guys I have a 80% lower that I want to put a home cerakote job on. Now my question is, do I have to block off the different areas for detents, springs or buffertube threads? Or can I just spray and go, I dont want to ruin my lower in the process. I'm a DIY type of guy and really want to attempt this myself, I have all the equipment except a spray gun which I dont have a problem buying. I tried to find some vids but couldn't, if anyone has any links to vids please post them up. Thanks in advance for the replies

Posted: 12/22/2013 7:38:53 AM EDT

[#1]

just like powdercoating you need to make sure and cover all the unnecessary parts that you don't want paint in or that can mess up with added width.

Posted: 12/22/2013 7:41:00 AM EDT

[#2]

If you follow Cerakote's instructions and don't overspray, you won't need to cover anything. Cerakote should be .0005 to .001 thick, that's not enough to effect tolerances on a lower. If you over spray, it can cause issues.

Posted: 12/22/2013 9:16:16 AM EDT

[#3]

Thank you, this is what I thought but just wanted to be sure.

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If you follow Cerakote's instructions and don't overspray, you won't need to cover anything. Cerakote should be .0005 to .001 thick, that's not enough to effect tolerances on a lower. If you over spray, it can cause issues.

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Posted: 12/22/2013 5:48:44 PM EDT

[#4]

I've cerakote'd 4 lowers in the last week and did not plug any of the holes. All went together just fine.

Posted: 12/22/2013 5:54:13 PM EDT

[#5]

I have cerakoted hundreds of lowers and not plugged one....not a issue yet.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Cerakoting a lower

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