FAQ

Cerakote is a thin, polymer ceramic composite coating applied to various materials like metal, plastic, and wood to enhance performance and durability. It significantly improves resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and chemicals, while also adding a protective and aesthetic finish. The coating is applied by cleaning the surface, spraying on several thin layers, and then oven curing it to harden.

Cerakote is extremely durable and is known for its high resistance to abrasion, corrosion, chemicals, and impact, making it more resilient than many other coatings like bluing, anodizing, or traditional paint. However, Cerakote is not indestructible and will show wear over time with heavy use, especially on high-friction areas.

The benefits of Cerakote include enhanced durability, corrosion and chemical resistance, and a wide range of customization options for aesthetics. It provides a hard, wear resistant, and waterproof finish that can also be hydrophobic, making surfaces easier to clean. Its thin application adds minimal weight and it performs well across a wide range of temperatures.

Standard projects typically take 7-14 business days to complete. Complex patterns or full firearms with multiple parts may take 14-28 days. Rush services are available for an additional fee, with turnaround times of 4-7 business days.

While we offer disassembly/reassembly services for an additional fee, we recommend sending your firearm disassembled if possible. This can reduce costs and turnaround time. Please ensure all firearms are unloaded and safe before shipping.

Yes, Cerakote can be applied to polymer/plastic components. We use specialized preparation techniques and Cerakote formulations designed specifically for non-metal surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and durability. We however cannot apply to any Rubber substrates.

We stand behind our work with a 1-year warranty against defects in application. This covers flaking, peeling, or unusual wear under normal use conditions. The warranty does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, or improper care.

Yes, we offer a 10% discount for active duty military, veterans, law enforcement officers AND we even extend it to our teachers and healthcare workers! Please contact us directly for your unique discount code before ordering.

EDC stands for Every Day Carry

Exactly how you would before Cerakote, feel free to use any off the shelf gun solvents or cleaners on it without a worry.

• Handguns must be shipped by a contract carrier (FEDEX, UPS) Please do not use your local post office.
• Long guns and non-serialized parts can be shipped by ground service. USPS is the cheapest.
• Please use either carrier pickup or take it directly to a service center, it will save you money and it is much more reliable than your local pack and ship center.
• Please buy insurance for the full value of your items. Insurance is cheap, firearms are not and please note on your work order how much insurance you would like placed on your return shipment.
• Declare that you are shipping an unloaded firearm for repairs. They should give you no trouble, it is perfectly legal.
• MAKE SURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED!!!
• Do not ship any ammo with your firearms.
• Make sure your firearms and parts are packed well with sufficient cushioning for the journey.
• Please include an itemized packing list of everything that you send us. We cannot be held responsible for anything that is not documented.
• When ready to ship, please include a copy of your order receipt, packing list, drivers licence for any serialized parts, and any last minute notes you would like us to know and send your items to:

EDC Kustoms

21111 HWY 41 Spirit Lake ID 83869