Cerakote at Barrio Logan Powder Coating and Sandblasting—San Diego, CA
Cerakote is a high-performance thin-film ceramic coating designed to provide exceptional corrosion, chemical, abrasion, UV, and heat resistance while maintaining tight tolerances and a premium appearance. Trusted across industries including automotive, marine, aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing, medical devices, fitness equipment, and architectural hardware, Cerakote delivers long-lasting protection without the thickness of traditional paint or powder coating. Its wide range of colors and finishes allows for both functional and aesthetic customization, making it an ideal solution for parts that demand durability, performance, and style.
CERAKOTE
C-SERIES / AIR CURE
Over 50 colors, temperatures up to 1,800°F.
Common Uses: Automotive, wheels, exhaust systems, architectural, lighting, hardware, optics, and more.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
DURABILITY / HARDNESS
UV STABILITY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
THERMAL STABILITY
V-SERIES / OVEN CURE
Best-performing ultra-high temperature coatings.
Common Uses: Exhaust systems, headers, turbos, manifolds, furnaces, barrels, industrial and more.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
DURABILITY / HARDNESS
UV STABILITY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
THERMAL STABILITY
PERFORMANCE CLEARS
Ceramic clear coatings with unmatched performance.
Common Uses: Metals (including all common alloys of aluminum),
composites, plastics, PVD, Hydrographics, and more.
/ALUMINUM
/COMPOSITES
/PLASTICS
/PVD
/HYDROGRAPHICS
SPECIALTY COATINGS
Cerakote coatings with specific performance.
Common Uses: Electrical components, pistons, exhaust, headers,
valves, radiators and more.
/NIR
/DIELECTRIC
/HIGH THERMAL EMISSIVITY
/LOW THERMAL EMISSIVITY
/CONSUMER AUTO & HOME PRODUCTS
ELITE SERIES
ELITE SERIES H OUR HIGHEST PERFORMING THIN FILM COATING
WHY CHOOSE
ELITE SERIES?
/ INDUSTRY LEADING Abrasion, Corrosion and Chemical Resistance
/ OUR LOWEST Coefficient of Friction, Rivaling Teflon
/ ENGINEERED For a Distinctive High-End Look & Feel
AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF COLORS
VISIT CERAKOTE.COM TO SEE OUR AVAILABLE COLORS
Elite Series Technical & Performance Data
/ Theoretical Solids by Weight: 34% - 54%
/ Theoretical Coverage per Gallon at 0.75 mil: 721 ft2 – 1,153 ft
/ Viscosity: 22 cP – 101 cP
/ Recommended Mil Thickness: 0.60 – 1.10 mil
/ Adhesion (ASTM D3359): 5B
/ Impact (ASTM D2794): 160/160 in-lbs
/ Mandrel Bend (ASTM D522): 100% Resistance @ 180° Bend
/ Density: 1.36 g/mL – 1.51 g/mL
/ Gloss Level: 4 – 19 Gloss Units
ASTM D3363: Performs at 9H/8H for gouge/scratch hardness
ASTM D4060: Up to 5,100 wear cycles per mil
ASTM B117: Corrosion resistance more than 3,000 hours
ELITE SERIES
Our highest performing thin-film coating. The world’s leading thin-film coating.
Common Uses: Firearms, knives, eye-wear, consumer electronics, salt water applications, valves, and more.
CORROSION RESISTANCE
DURABILITY / HARDNESS
UV STABILITY
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
THERMAL STABILITY
Cerakote FAQ
1. Why choose Cerakote instead of powder coat?
Cerakote is ideal for high-temperature, chemical-resistant, and high-wear applications where powder coat isn’t appropriate.
2. What items are best for Cerakote?
Automotive components, turbo housings, metal accessories, tools, and high-heat applications.
3. How durable is Cerakote?
Cerakote offers 2–3× the abrasion resistance of traditional coatings and is extremely thin and precise.
4. Do you offer patterns or multi-color Cerakote?
Yes — fades, camo-style patterns, and multi-layer effects.