Cera Coating Pistol - The Firearms Forum

Hugh357 · 02-15-2012, 08:00 PM

Howdy, new to the forum and wanted to share what I just did and have yet to see the results. I have a Ruger P85 with a finish that is starting to show the age of the pistol. I purchased the Ruger new about 20 years ago and have shot a ton of 9x19 through it. It has been a good pistol and none are built more rugged. I was searching coatings and ran across a product called Cera Coating. I wanted something tough that would last a long time and look good. I checked out the colors and viewed a number of reviews and posts about the looks and the durability. As luck would have it I was listening to a talk radio show in Des Moines, IA, 1040am, and the host was interviewing a gentlemen that owns a Firearms firm. I thought what the heck, I will give him a call and visit about issues I was having with my P85. Sure enough, he is a gunsmith and he has worked with Cera Coating. I took my P85 to his shop in central Iowa and picked out the colors. For the slide a picked graphite black and for the frame I selected burnt bronze. The estimate is $200 and should be about 2 weeks. I will keep all posted and be sure to post pictures of the finished product.

H-D · 02-15-2012, 09:29 PM

I only hear good things about Cerakote!
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norahc · 02-15-2012, 10:26 PM

When I saw the post, I had to do go make sure my P85 was still in the safe because it looked almost identical.

Interesting color choice...looking to make it a Hawkeye gun? I'd love to see the finished product when it's done, so be sure to post follow up pics.

JLA · 02-16-2012, 12:16 PM

Cera cote is the best spray on finish on the market IMO. Interesting choice of colors. Cant wait to see the after pics.

02-15-2012, 08:00 PM	#1
Hugh357 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 73	Cera Coating Pistol Howdy, new to the forum and wanted to share what I just did and have yet to see the results. I have a Ruger P85 with a finish that is starting to show the age of the pistol. I purchased the Ruger new about 20 years ago and have shot a ton of 9x19 through it. It has been a good pistol and none are built more rugged. I was searching coatings and ran across a product called Cera Coating. I wanted something tough that would last a long time and look good. I checked out the colors and viewed a number of reviews and posts about the looks and the durability. As luck would have it I was listening to a talk radio show in Des Moines, IA, 1040am, and the host was interviewing a gentlemen that owns a Firearms firm. I thought what the heck, I will give him a call and visit about issues I was having with my P85. Sure enough, he is a gunsmith and he has worked with Cera Coating. I took my P85 to his shop in central Iowa and picked out the colors. For the slide a picked graphite black and for the frame I selected burnt bronze. The estimate is $200 and should be about 2 weeks. I will keep all posted and be sure to post pictures of the finished product. Attached Images -->

02-15-2012, 09:29 PM	#2
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Cera Coating Pistol I only hear good things about Cerakote! Welcome to TFF! __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

02-16-2012, 12:16 PM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Cera Coating Pistol Cera cote is the best spray on finish on the market IMO. Interesting choice of colors. Cant wait to see the after pics. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!