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Cerakote Applicator Athens
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Cerakote for Athens drivers, homeowners and businesses: thin, tough ceramic finishes for firearms, knives, automotive and high-heat parts, applied and cured in-house at Paco's.

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Prefer to talk? Call 937-554-6414 or stop by 1360 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville.

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Paco's Powder Coating applies Cerakote for Athens, GA and Athens-Clarke County. We apply Cerakote ceramic coatings to firearms, knives, exhaust and engine parts and other tight-tolerance metal, with full prep and oven curing in-house. Call 937-554-6414 for pricing.

Cerakote in Athens, Athens-Clarke County

Athens is home to UGA, historic neighborhoods and a busy restaurant and business scene. When a part needs protection but can't take the thickness of powder coat, Cerakote is the answer.

The ceramic finish goes on thin, cures hard and holds up to holster wear, solvents and weather.

What Athens customers Cerakote

Common Cerakote jobs from Athens include:

  • Pistol slides, frames and barrels
  • Rifle receivers, handguards and suppressors
  • Knife blades, multitools and gear
  • Exhaust tips, headers and engine parts
  • Brake calipers, brackets and small automotive parts

Our Cerakote process

Every job follows the same steps:

  • Teardown. We separate what gets coated from what doesn't.
  • Clean. Oils and residue are removed so the coating bonds.
  • Prep blast. A light blast creates the surface profile Cerakote needs.
  • Coat and cure. Thin, controlled coats are applied and cured for a hard, durable finish.

Which finish is right?

Cerakote goes on far thinner than powder coat, so it's the pick for slides, receivers, knives and engine parts. For wheels, railings and furniture, powder coating usually gives better value. Both are done under one roof at Paco's.

Prep, colors and related services in Athens

Every Cerakote job starts with degreasing and sandblasting in Athens so the ceramic bonds. Choose from hundreds of Cerakote colors, from tactical tans and greens to bold custom shades. For wheels, gates and larger parts, see powder coating in Athens.

Why Athens chooses Paco's

Paco's is family run and veteran owned (owner Jared Pitts is a US Navy veteran), Master Powder Certified and 5.0-star rated on Google. See the project gallery and shop videos, then call 937-554-6414 or use the form for a quote.

Ford F-250 with refinished wheels and red suspension

Athens firearm Cerakote

Slides, frames, receivers, suppressors and scope rings are our most common Cerakote jobs from Athens. The thin ceramic film keeps tolerances tight while adding real durability.

Pick a classic tactical shade or something custom. Ask about matching accessories while your parts are in the shop.

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Red frame refinished in the Paco's shop

Cerakote beyond firearms for Athens

Knives, multitools, exhaust parts, engine components and brackets from Athens all benefit from a thin, heat- and chemical-resistant ceramic finish.

For bigger parts that don't need a thin film, powder coating is often the better value. We'll recommend the right option.

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Questions

Cerakote Applicator Athens FAQs

How much does Cerakote cost in Athens?

It depends on the part, the prep needed and the number of colors. Call 937-554-6414 or send photos through the form for a price.

Do you blast parts for restaurants and apartment complexes?

Yes. We blast and refinish patio furniture, railings and fixtures in batches for businesses.

How long does Cerakote last?

Properly prepped and cured Cerakote resists wear, corrosion and chemicals for years of regular use.

Is Cerakote better than powder coating?

It depends on the part. Cerakote is better for thin, precise or high-heat parts; powder coating is better for larger parts like wheels and gates.

Do you Cerakote knives?

Yes. Blades, handles and multitools can be Cerakoted in a wide range of colors.

Ready for a finish that lasts?

Prefer to talk? Call 937-554-6414 or stop by 1360 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville.

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