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OK, we know all the product lab data can look a bit like some astrophysics formula for a Martian death ray. So lets lay it out in plain English.

Which Finish for what Material?
The main thing that separates which finish can go on what material is curing temperature. After that, certain finishes are purely material specific in their application. You may even find other companies marketing certain finishes for materials we deem not a suitable application. The reason is, we are unwilling to alter curing processes to make high temp curing products safe for application on polymers and wood. Products designed for high temp cure achieve maximum hardness ONLY at the right temperature. Lowering it to keep your polymer from warping or melting means you are getting a crap finish. We will not do it, so don't ask!

Product Ambient Cure High Temp Cure 500º Stability 1000º+ Stability Carbon
Steel		 Stainless Steel Aluminum Scandium Titanium Polymer & Plastic Bakelite Wood
DuraCoat Yes NO Yes NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DuraHeat Yes NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
CeraKote-H NO Yes Yes NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NO NO NO
CeraKote-C Yes NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Gun-Kote 1200 Yes NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO Yes Yes Yes
Gun-Kote 2400 NO Yes Yes NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NO NO NO
Gun-Kote 1600 NO Yes Yes NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NO NO NO
Gun-Kote 3400 NO Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes NO NO NO
Parkerizing N/A N/A Yes Yes Yes NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
Anodizing N/A N/A Yes Yes NO NO Yes NO NO NO NO NO
Nickel N/A N/A     Yes         NO NO NO
Electroless Nickel N/A N/A     Yes         NO NO NO
Chrome N/A N/A     Yes         NO NO NO

 

What is is it that sets Ceramic, Urethane, & Teflon coatings apart?   Pro Con
High Temp Cure Ceramic The most friction resistant, as in holding up to holster wear. Hardest surface finish of the group. Self-Lubricating. Not suitable for polymers or wood. No real control over sheen. Lacks flexibility.
Ambient Temp Cure Ceramic Suitable for all materials. Highest heat tolerances of any in the group making them perfect for suppressors and full-auto weapons. No real control over sheen. Limited number of colors. Lacks flexibility.
Urethane  The most flexible and impact resistant. Heaviest  coverage of any in the group. Complete control over color and sheen. Absolute best coating for polymers and most camo work. Not self-lubricating at all. Thickness may be too much for certain delicate tight fitting components.
Teflon The thinnest coverage of the group. Excellent for tight tolerances. The most self-lubricating finish of the group. Available in different sheen levels. Not suitable for polymers or wood. Matte colors are the least impact resistant of the group. Lacks flexibility.