Cerakote at Barrio Logan Powder Coating and Sandblasting—San Diego, CA
Southern California’s Premier Certified Cerakote Applicator
Are you an officially certified Cerakote applicator?
Yes. Barrio Logan Powder Coating & Sandblasting is proud to be the only factory-certified Cerakote applicator located south of Orange County. As a dedicated custom job shop, our team is factory-trained to meet strict microscopic thickness tolerances and curing specifications required for elite performance applications.
What types of custom Cerakote projects do you accept?
As a full-service custom job shop, we treat every project as a unique build. We provide specialized Cerakote applications across two primary high-demand sectors in San Diego:
- Automotive & High-Heat: Extreme-temperature coatings for exhaust manifolds, headers, turbo housings, and engine components to reduce under-hood temps and prevent thermal fatigue.
- Marine, Defense & Aerospace: Ultra-thin, corrosion-resistant ceramic barriers designed to protect maritime hardware, military-spec equipment, and salt-exposed metal from aggressive offshore environments.
What is Cerakote:
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
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
/ 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
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.





