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first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
on: December 16, 2013, 05:51:35 AM
I had been thinking about sending in a couple of my Leatherman mods for cerakoting, but had never gotten around to it... then Treker22 recently made a post saying he needed someone to disassemble his Charge so he could get it cerakoted, which finally got the ball rolling. I sent all the tools to Jeff Forbush, which was an easy decision after seeing some of the work he has done for Metro. :)

I'll cut to the chase -- I am thrilled with the results, and I hope Treker22 will be as well once he gets his back. :) without further ado, the pics:

1. Treker22's Charge TTi, done in Armor Black (handles, pliers, blades, internal tools... basically everything except the washers got cerakoted!)


fully assembled


he even wanted the bit extender coated...


2. my first ReCharge (although the tool loadout has changed since that thread)


I had the interior handles coated in Graphite Black (along with the pocket clip) and left the handle scales and tools alone. I really like the way it turned out -- I think it's a nice contrast. :)


3. my modded Wave, coated in Highland Green


as you can see, I just coated the handles with this one as well. unfortunately, the lighting sucks, and it looks more black than green. :( (the color shows up better in the group shots.) I also had a pocket clip coated in this color, but I decided I liked the look of the Wave better with the green handles and the SS pocket clip.


a couple group shots:




Needless to say, I highly recommend contacting Jeff if you're interested in having any CeraKote work done. :tu:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #1 on: December 16, 2013, 04:21:25 PM
YAHOO!

Those look AWESOME! the CK feels so nice in the hand too, it improves grip even when wet.


Also, as you mentioned, Jeff is the business. Super fast, professional and best of all, friendly!
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #2 on: December 16, 2013, 05:09:06 PM
That does look very nice. 

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #3 on: December 16, 2013, 05:23:23 PM
Suppose that is what I will do, since no one locally does cerakoting. Looks really good, what did it run you if ya don't mind me asking?

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #4 on: December 16, 2013, 06:28:02 PM
Quote from: Metropolicity on December 16, 2013, 04:21:25 PM
YAHOO!

Those look AWESOME! the CK feels so nice in the hand too, it improves grip even when wet.


Also, as you mentioned, Jeff is the business. Super fast, professional and best of all, friendly!

I noticed that right away! the Wave feels 10x grippier! :o

I really should try to get some better pics. The Highland Green looks really nice, and these pics aren't even coming close to doing it justice. :-\
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #5 on: December 16, 2013, 06:50:49 PM
one other disclaimer -- Treker22 gave me permission to post pics of his TTi, but I don't know if he wanted his real name revealed. :D

firefightingjosh -- I'm guessing every order is a little different for Jeff, depending on tools, colors, etc. PM me for details if you're interested.
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #6 on: December 16, 2013, 08:19:55 PM
Looks like a very nice job. Looking forward to some pictures in better lighting conditions. :tu:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #7 on: December 16, 2013, 08:35:18 PM
Can't wait to see the Wave, the green don't show much but I love the contrast already!! Great work sir!!

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #8 on: December 17, 2013, 09:07:09 PM
brought the Wave to work today, and discovered that the lighting in my office is pretty good. :D

finally got a pic that shows off the Highland Green!
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #9 on: December 17, 2013, 10:13:03 PM
Nice. :D I like it. :2tu:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #10 on: December 17, 2013, 11:36:00 PM
 :tu:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #11 on: December 17, 2013, 11:53:12 PM
That is one sick green Wave my friend!!!   :o

The whole package looks absolutely fantastic, you've made a really stunning choice of colors and tools!  :salute:

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #12 on: December 18, 2013, 12:06:17 AM
You guys are making me want to get something coated. Anything. All the things.

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #13 on: December 18, 2013, 01:15:08 AM
Those look great!  I would LOVE to have the body of my TTi in orange, with all the tools done in black.  :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #14 on: November 16, 2017, 08:01:19 AM
Reviving a pretty old thread... with a question - anyone know anybody based in Germany or the remaining EU that does this? The pics above are stunning  :o :o :o :tu: :cheers:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #15 on: November 16, 2017, 12:06:12 PM
Wow :dd: Those look so awesome Breezy :like:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #16 on: March 16, 2018, 02:15:19 PM
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Reviving a pretty old thread... with a question - anyone know anybody based in Germany or the remaining EU that does this? The pics above are stunning  :o :o :o :tu: :cheers:

Hi Dutch Tooler,

I'm also interested in this and just found the following two places in Süddeutschland:

http://www.waffenbeschichtung-obertanner.de/was-ist-cerakote.html
http://www.staehle-farbe-design.de/de/industrielackierung/Cerakote.php

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #17 on: March 16, 2018, 02:47:44 PM
Quote from: ElSteverino on March 16, 2018, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 16, 2017, 08:01:19 AM
Reviving a pretty old thread... with a question - anyone know anybody based in Germany or the remaining EU that does this? The pics above are stunning  :o :o :o :tu: :cheers:

Hi Dutch Tooler,

I'm also interested in this and just found the following two places in Süddeutschland:

http://www.waffenbeschichtung-obertanner.de/was-ist-cerakote.html
http://www.staehle-farbe-design.de/de/industrielackierung/Cerakote.php

Thanks! I must admit I'd almost forgotten I asked... :doh: . Reit im Winkl isn't too far from one of my usual skiing haunts...  :think:
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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #18 on: March 16, 2018, 03:52:00 PM
Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on March 16, 2018, 02:47:44 PM
Quote from: ElSteverino on March 16, 2018, 02:15:19 PM
Quote from: Dutch_Tooler on November 16, 2017, 08:01:19 AM
Reviving a pretty old thread... with a question - anyone know anybody based in Germany or the remaining EU that does this? The pics above are stunning  :o :o :o :tu: :cheers:

Hi Dutch Tooler,

I'm also interested in this and just found the following two places in Süddeutschland:

http://www.waffenbeschichtung-obertanner.de/was-ist-cerakote.html
http://www.staehle-farbe-design.de/de/industrielackierung/Cerakote.php

Thanks! I must admit I'd almost forgotten I asked... :doh: . Reit im Winkl isn't too far from one of my usual skiing haunts...  :think:

There's also a place in the NL, although their website is a nightmare (invalid HTTPS certificate and incorrectly rendering for me in Chrome or FFX)
https://ceracore.eu/news/

Ceracore
Rijnstraat 51c
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The Netherlands

I'm seriously considering it for a customer build job I have in mind.. but then again I'd prefer to see some samples before committing - especially regarding colour

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #19 on: June 07, 2018, 04:27:43 AM
Breezy, very interested in getting my Charge cerakoted.  Who did you send yours too? Are they a member here?  Thanks

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Reply #20 on: August 04, 2018, 03:43:29 PM
Looking awesome, i have one question.
 How does cerakote goes in daily use i mean does it wear off easily

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Re: first experience with CeraKote (pic heavy)
Reply #21 on: August 05, 2018, 12:50:02 PM
CeraKote is as tough as old boots and wears very well, I need a few things doing at the moment but I don't have the space to spray them.
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