Cerakote Bay Area help to redo AR lower

[Drago84]

Hey picked up a used Wilson combat lower in fde want to get it cerakote to black to match my vltor Mur upper. Anyone know who does cerakote in the sf Bay Area? I would like to get it stripped and re-sprayed hopefully color matched to my upper. Thanks

[Skyraider]

Kerleys in Cupertino is doing cerakote jobs. From what I have seen, it was nice work.

[Crysknife1013]

You can find certified applicators here: https://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/resource/locator/?

I've had personal experience with RC Finishing in San Jose. Good guys and they did an awesome job on my stuff. You can view the job they did on m P226 here: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=802830

[Drago84]

Wow that 226 looks amazing. Hw much did it cost you and what was the turnaround time to do it?

[Crysknife1013]

Turnaround time was 10 days.

As for cost, they originally wanted to charge me
$ 75 Frame
$ 25 Grip screws, guide rod, hammer, & barrel
$ 75 Stripped lower
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$175

But I negotiated and got it all for $150 out-the-door.

Also, I found the pics for the stripped lower if you want to see how that turned out:

Before


HSC-15 Lower Receiver [Left Profile]
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


HSC-15 Lower Receiver [Right Profile]
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


HSC-15 Lower Receiver [Underside Magwell]
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


HSC-15 Lower Receiver [Underside Rear]
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


After


https://flic.kr/p/fnnQVB]HSC-15 Left Profile Post-Cerakote[/url]
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


HSC-15 Right Profile Post-Cerakote
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


HSC-15 Top [A] Post-Cerakote
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


HSC-15 Underside Post-Cerakote
by dalipiojr, on Flickr

[Crysknife1013]

And here it is after I assembled it


Untitled
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


Untitled
by dalipiojr, on Flickr


Custom Build
by dalipiojr, on Flickr

[Drago84]

Any fitment issues after the cerakote was put on to reassemble it? Looks really good. Ur making me think maybe I should get the upper and lower both custom cerakoted now lol

[Drago84]

Hw is the finish on it does the cerakote easily flake or rub off or damage in normal wear places? Or is pretty durable once put on? Thanks for the replies

[jimbo74]

that looks good.... you can't even tell it was ever black anodized

[ssteve]

http://www.sonomasportkote.com/

[gimlet421]

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RC Refinishing did a great job on my .308 upper/lower and rail.

[Drago84]

Wht color did u paint ur 308 gimlet?

[gimlet421]

It's Dark Bronze. Custom mix of 70% burnt bronze & 30% graphite black.

[Crysknife1013]

Any fitment issues after the cerakote was put on to reassemble it?

Yes. On the P226, the barrel would not go back into battery until I removed some of the Cerakote. Full details can be found in this post: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...64&postcount=9

I had no issues assembling the lower receiver whatsoever though.

Hw is the finish on it does the cerakote easily flake or rub off or damage in normal wear places? Or is pretty durable once put on?

It's very durable. The only wear I've seen after 1000+ rounds is on the barrel. But it's the same wear & tear seen on any barrel after that many rounds...