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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Aug 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM
    t.hornstra

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    haha They're 4.9BS though. I need 4 or 4.5" so I can run 285's :(:(
     
  2. Aug 18, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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  3. Aug 18, 2013 at 5:09 PM
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    Cerakote? Does that stuff actually work as a water repeller?? What are you guys using it for? I'd been looking at it for a while but cane to the conclusion that it probably does not work.
     
  4. Aug 18, 2013 at 5:20 PM
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    Cerakote is amazing stuff. It's like a powder coat, but stronger from what I gather. It's used on firearms and knives. Greg is an applicator up here in sac. His work looks real nice.
     
  5. Aug 18, 2013 at 5:25 PM
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    Tell me more about it? I'm curious now.. could and should it be used on stuff for the car? Armor and exterior?
     
  6. Aug 18, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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    Pm Greg, 07trd4x4. He's on here and is a certified cerakote applicator. I've seen guys coat engine parts with it.
     
  7. Aug 18, 2013 at 6:14 PM
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    I use it every Day at my job. I apply it mainly to Fire Arms, but I can apply it to car parts as well.
    Doesn't repel water, but it's hard as hell and with stands rust and oxidation.
     
  8. Aug 18, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    Check out this video on YouTube:

    http://youtu.be/YlUwOR4Tq10

    This is a 1911 with Cerakote applied to it.


    http://youtu.be/JEzhrtHQI5U
     
  9. Aug 18, 2013 at 6:19 PM
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    Dam how the heck do you edit a post on this new tapatalk.
     
  11. Aug 18, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    Show the pink one!! :)
     
  14. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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    Tapatalk sucks. It won't load a picture now
     
  15. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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  16. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:29 PM
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    Okay, I'm gonna have you cerakote my glock in a dark grey. I'm sold haha
     
  17. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:39 PM
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    You do nice work Greg! Especially that long rifle.
     
  18. Aug 18, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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    That is SERIOUSLY some nice work! Wow... I am sold lol. Better then powdercoat?
     
  19. Aug 18, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    Thanks
    You really can't compare the two to be honest. Since Cerakote is ceramic based, you can do alot more with it. High temp Cerakote can with stand up to 1800 degrees. Also it is self lubricant, so it can go on engine parts such as pistons and valves.
     
  20. Aug 18, 2013 at 10:30 PM
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    What?!?! Dude that's badass if it can go on delicate parts like that! I like that!
     

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