I tried the cerakote and Im not a big fan of it to be honest.
I would use KG gunkote or Duracoat if I was in your shoes.
Daniel with PlateTacular does a superb job with duracoat OR Jace with Precision Coats.
I have all three on stuff and Cerakote is by far the most superior. It is also the hardest to spray. If you have Cerakote with problems, it is all due to the person putting it on.
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FWIW, unless its changed in the last 6mths, a "Recommended" applicator is literally, someone who bought their product.
I am looking for a shop that applies cerakote. I have several 1911's and several AR's that I need coated. Does anyone know of a good place to have that done?