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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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04/28/22 10:32 AM
04/28/22 10:32 AM
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N2TRKYS
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I use Jay’s Hydrographics in Bessemer, AL. He does a clear cerakote over my dipped guns.
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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04/28/22 10:36 AM
04/28/22 10:36 AM
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TDog93
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Anybody close to Thomasville that can carakote? Where is gundoc at?
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: N2TRKYS]
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04/28/22 10:53 AM
04/28/22 10:53 AM
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GomerPyle
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I had my turkey gun dipped last year. In less than one full season, it's in rough shape. The guy that did mine assured me it would hold up better than a factory camo finish but that has not even remotely been the case. The clear coat started peeling in multiple places after literally the first hunt and the camo is completely worn off now in multiple places, and the first turkey season with it post-dip isn't even over. I don't know if this particular guy just did a crappy job or if that's the norm for any aftermarket dip, but I've been really unimpressed.
At some point, I'll probably have it stripped and cerakoted, especially now that more and more people can cerakote a specific pattern.
You use the guy on Flatwoods Road? Yep...first and last time. It was a case of he was a little bit cheaper than most others (but not "suspiciously" so) and had a quicker turn-around time. Lesson learned.
Last edited by GomerPyle; 04/28/22 10:59 AM.
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: GomerPyle]
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04/28/22 11:41 AM
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I had my turkey gun dipped last year. In less than one full season, it's in rough shape. The guy that did mine assured me it would hold up better than a factory camo finish but that has not even remotely been the case. The clear coat started peeling in multiple places after literally the first hunt and the camo is completely worn off now in multiple places, and the first turkey season with it post-dip isn't even over. I don't know if this particular guy just did a crappy job or if that's the norm for any aftermarket dip, but I've been really unimpressed.
At some point, I'll probably have it stripped and cerakoted, especially now that more and more people can cerakote a specific pattern.
You use the guy on Flatwoods Road? Yep...first and last time. It was a case of he was a little bit cheaper than most others (but not "suspiciously" so) and had a quicker turn-around time. Lesson learned. Yep, I’ve been less than impressed with his work.
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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04/28/22 02:40 PM
04/28/22 02:40 PM
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Gobble4me757
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I currently am trying to decide what to do. I think I will dip my stock and forarm and cerakote the barrel/action. I called Jay's and probably will go with them. I also called Iron Works in Tennessee and really liked them as well. Both I've heard fantastic stuff about.
2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: N2TRKYS]
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04/29/22 09:53 AM
04/29/22 09:53 AM
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GomerPyle
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You use the guy on Flatwoods Road? Yep...first and last time. It was a case of he was a little bit cheaper than most others (but not "suspiciously" so) and had a quicker turn-around time. Lesson learned. Yep, I’ve been less than impressed with his work. This is after basically 1 season of hunting....most of the wear is on the forearm, and it actually started showing after 2 mornings in the woods. In a couple of spots it has worn all the way down to the original black plastic and you can see the "clear coat" pealing in multiple places. I'm not too concerned with it for now, but eventually I'll get it redone and either cerakote it bottomland or have someone dip it then do a clear cerakote over the top.
Last edited by GomerPyle; 04/29/22 09:54 AM.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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04/29/22 08:58 PM
04/29/22 08:58 PM
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ALMODUX
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I need gun doc to pm me his contact again, so I can send him some stuff before next season. There is a guy in Lacey Springs near Huntsville, (Arsenal Engraving and Coating) that cerakoted a new A5 for me. I’ve been extremely impressed, though it’s only been one season. However, my duck guns get thrown around in mud boats and pirogues full of Louisiana muck, and banged around all over freshwater and saltwater marsh. Still looks pristine. I needed a fairly quick turnaround, and gun doc is a drive for me. I really like the colors/pattern on this one, and may end up with several more done very close in colors and/or pattern. Metal is midnight bronze. Stocks are a mix of colors and his free hand pattern. Tungsten would work, too.
Last edited by ALMODUX; 04/29/22 09:05 PM.
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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04/29/22 09:38 PM
04/29/22 09:38 PM
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Luckily I have a beadblaster at work.good excuse to tinker with guns .it's fun degreasing guns and painting them then baking.lol https://i.imgur.com/kgZHDNV.jpg kg gunkote I soaked a piece of metal in sweets 7.62 solvent and could not make it come off.would take blasting it again or a good bit of abrasion to remove
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Gobble4me757]
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04/29/22 10:34 PM
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I currently am trying to decide what to do. I think I will dip my stock and forarm and cerakote the barrel/action. I called Jay's and probably will go with them. I also called Iron Works in Tennessee and really liked them as well. Both I've heard fantastic stuff about. Look up Inverness outdoors in Pelham/Hoover. He’s got one of mine does a good job, he’s easy to deal with and cheaper than jays
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: twaldrop4]
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04/30/22 06:52 AM
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I currently am trying to decide what to do. I think I will dip my stock and forarm and cerakote the barrel/action. I called Jay's and probably will go with them. I also called Iron Works in Tennessee and really liked them as well. Both I've heard fantastic stuff about. Look up Inverness outdoors in Pelham/Hoover. He’s got one of mine does a good job, he’s easy to deal with and cheaper than jays Austin, at Inverness Outdoors, did some nice work for me, as well.
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: twaldrop4]
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05/01/22 06:32 PM
05/01/22 06:32 PM
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Gobble4me757
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I currently am trying to decide what to do. I think I will dip my stock and forarm and cerakote the barrel/action. I called Jay's and probably will go with them. I also called Iron Works in Tennessee and really liked them as well. Both I've heard fantastic stuff about. Look up Inverness outdoors in Pelham/Hoover. He’s got one of mine does a good job, he’s easy to deal with and cheaper than jays Will be calling tomorrow. Do they do the distressed cerakote?
2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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05/01/22 08:57 PM
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I gone try something different - about to wrap my SBE2 black w mossyoak infinity gun wrap
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: ALMODUX]
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05/01/22 10:49 PM
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FYI, there’s not a wrap made that I would trust to not let moisture work underneath and start some problems. Krylon is better. Yep krylon can be touched up also.wraps are for company vehicles not guns guns.lol
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Bowhunter2011]
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05/02/22 12:12 PM
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Gobble4me757
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Talked to Austin sat Inverness…they charge $300 for full gun. I’ll be taking it to them today or tomorrow…appreciate the heads up about them.
2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: ALMODUX]
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05/02/22 01:29 PM
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I need gun doc to pm me his contact again, so I can send him some stuff before next season. There is a guy in Lacey Springs near Huntsville, (Arsenal Engraving and Coating) that cerakoted a new A5 for me. I’ve been extremely impressed, though it’s only been one season. However, my duck guns get thrown around in mud boats and pirogues full of Louisiana muck, and banged around all over freshwater and saltwater marsh. Still looks pristine. I needed a fairly quick turnaround, and gun doc is a drive for me. I really like the colors/pattern on this one, and may end up with several more done very close in colors and/or pattern. Metal is midnight bronze. Stocks are a mix of colors and his free hand pattern. Tungsten would work, too. Wow!! Thats awesome
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: Gobble4me757]
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05/02/22 04:29 PM
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Talked to Austin sat Inverness…they charge $300 for full gun. I’ll be taking it to them today or tomorrow…appreciate the heads up about them. Metal and stocks?
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
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Re: Cerakote vs Dipping
[Re: gundoc]
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05/02/22 04:44 PM
05/02/22 04:44 PM
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Gobble4me757
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Talked to Austin sat Inverness…they charge $300 for full gun. I’ll be taking it to them today or tomorrow…appreciate the heads up about them. Metal and stocks? Yeah for both. Pretty solid price comparatively. I would go with you if I were just cerakote but the combo deal plus them being close to the house is hard to beat. Sorry to hijack thread as I’ve been battling the decision for cerakote Vs dip as well.
2017 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion 2018 Team Aldeer Turkey Contest Champion
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