870 Cerakote question

[kagia]

I'm having my 870 Cerakoted, but don't know if I should get the bolt and slide arms coated. Will a Cerakote finish on moving parts like the bolt and slide arms have any adverse effects on the function of the gun?

 

[Ironheart]

I'd be wondering the same for a few bolts I'd like to get cerekoted in the future......I don't think it would be an issue as I've seen alot of volts done in that titanium gold color

 

[juancarlos]

I'd be wondering the same for a few bolts I'd like to get cerekoted in the future......I don't think it would be an issue as I've seen alot of volts done in that titanium gold color

The titanium gold is a bonded process designed to improve lubricity. It's not a paint like cerakote. I would avoid cerakoting internals as people have had issues in the past when doing so.

 

[mildot]

I'm having my 870 Cerakoted, but don't know if I should get the bolt and slide arms coated. Will a Cerakote finish on moving parts like the bolt and slide arms have any adverse effects on the function of the gun?

I did mine, and, so long as the applicator doesn't go too heavy, it will work fine, no worries.

 

[Ironheart]

^^^if you cerekote the bolt of a shotgun does it ever show signs of wear?

 

[Shawn_338]

It will eventually if it's rubbing on anything, I've cerakoted several shotguns both pumps and autos, no adverse affects with function on any of them. Cerakote sprays on very thin when done right.

 

[kagia]

Hmmm...Dropping it off tomorrow morning. Still kind of on the fence about it. Thanks for the replies!

 

[madashell]

Sure does.

Just keep it oiled as normal to reduce wear and you're GTG.

Although the gold titanium might be a good product but I'm not into the look of it. Not the end of the world though.

^^^if you cerekote the bolt of a shotgun does it ever show signs of wear?

 

[Northern Amateur]

Not a shotgun but I had my 1894 cerakoted, bolt and all. Smooooooooth sailing

 

[mildot]

^^^if you cerekote the bolt of a shotgun does it ever show signs of wear?

I'm sure where the 2 parts interface you will see some highlights, however I don't think that you would wear the coating completely through, in the life of the firearm. I used the Elite series of Cerakote which has improved durability and lubricity. One of the tests was to rub the receiver with a car key, with a good deal of force, then wipe it down with a rag and there were no marks. Its an excellent product and well worth the investment IMO. The 870 bolt doesn't have alot of contact inside the receiver and Cerakote gets applied in .001 thickness, so it's really not an issue. That said, if the applicator goes "heavy" it may cause some problems?

Just to "clarify" sometimes in the application process the applicator will apply Cerakote "heavier" in some high wear areas for instance on pistols the front area of the slide and around the trigger guard or areas that would contact the holster. However if it's applied too heavy, it will "chip" so there is a fine line of improving the "wear resistance" in certain areas and still maxing out the products benefits on the firearm.

 

[Ironheart]

^^^^^good to know thanks....I'd be a little hesitant to rub anything with a car key with a great deal of force......did you actually try this with your Cerakote application to test the durability?

 

[mildot]

^^^^^good to know thanks....I'd be a little hesitant to rub anything with a car key with a great deal of force......did you actually try this with your Cerakote application to test the durability?

Absolutely, but I had to close my eyes, LOL. This was there new Elite series, great product!