Question 1

What is the difference between paint packages and cerakote packages?

Accepted Answer

Paint packages are significantly cheaper and have a faster turn around due to less production steps.  Paint packages are recommended if you desire a camo pattern that will use natural vegetation to break up the appearance of your weapon.

Question 2

What should I select? Cerakote or paint?

Accepted Answer

You should always chose a cerakote finish over paint finish if the weapon you're having your finish applied to is an every day carry (EDC) weapon, or a weapon that will have contact with a holster, as the cerakote finish is significantly stronger than any painted on finish.

Paint finishes would be more appropriate for hunting rifles used in the woods and stored in a case, gun display cabinet, or gun safe where they are not susceptible to the daily wear-and-tear of every day carry.

Question 3

What is cerakote and how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Cerakote is a permanent ceramic finish that is designed to last the lifetime of the firearm. Cerakote is the strongest, most durable, and most rust resistant coating there is, however, the coating can still be abused by rough handling and rough holsters.

Question 4

Do you offer any discounts?

Accepted Answer

YES!

Lovejoy Custom Coating appreciates and thanks you for your service!  Because Matt comes from a military and law enforcement family himself, he insists any first responder (military veteran, police officer, fire fighter, or EMS/Nurse personnel) receive a 10% discount!*

*Must be active duty or retired in good standing.

Question 5

What if my item is too large for a sandblasting cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Sandblasting is a preparatory step prior to cerakote application.  Items can be cerakoted without sandblasting.  While this is not ideal, it is possible.  If your item is too large for a sandblast cabinet it will be hand-sanded, rubbed down with solvent, or a combination of both.  The purpose of sandblasting is to roughen the texture of your item so the cerakote has a good surface to adhere to.  We have coated several larger items that have been prepped by hand rather than sandblasted, and *knock-on-wood*, no issues have been reported to us by our customers thus far.

*If you found yourself looking at this FAQ, please see the "What if my item is too large for the oven?" FAQ.

Question 6

What if my item is too large for the oven?

Accepted Answer

If your item is too large for the oven and the cerakote cannot be baked on, it can go through RTC (room temperature curing).  Baking is ideal because it helps the cerakote become more durable.  However, *knock on wood*, there have been no issues reported from our customers thus far of items which have cured through the RTC process.

*If you found yourself at this FAQ, the FAQ "What if my item is too large for a sandblasting cabinet?" more than likely apply to you.

Question 7

Do you offer stippling or laser engraving services?

Accepted Answer

We did invest in the equipment to stipple firearms and laser engrave items.  With that being said, please be aware we still have a full-time job away from this business to make our living.  Stippling and engraving with a fiber optic laser requires much research and trial-and-error.  If complications arise from the cerakoting process, it can be undone with extra effort.  If complications arise from laser engraving or stippling - IT CANNOT BE REVERSED.  Therefore, we must go through trial-and-error processes with all types of various materials (stainless steel slides, polymer frames, yeti cups, various types of wood, etc.) and find the proper settings to operate the laser prior to offering these services.  Due to our full-time job, while we have the capability to laser engrave or stipple firearms, at this time this service is not yet offered.

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