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    I've do both in a professional manner. The truth is that both will scratch and wear with use. If you bang your rifle against a hard object hard enough to scratch the metal, you'll scratch the coating.

    Cerakote is more durable and is chemical resistant to almost anything out there. However to get intricate patterns and designs its take much much longer and so cost will be more, also you cant touch up Cerakote without stripping it all and starting over again. (I am currently looking at KG Gunkote as it applies even thinner and can be touched up after curing)

    Hydro Dipping/Water Transfer Printing is also very durable, but that depends on the clearcoat used. Some are more wear and chemical resistant than others. It is a better cost alternative to Cerakote when wanting to do more than a solid color. It is also thicker than Cerakote when applied as there is at minimum 3 different layers.
    Last edited by VIP3R 237; 02-18-15 at 20:58.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bp7178 View Post
    Hardcore.

    The way their guns look, I figure they have to be doing something besides shooting ducks...
    "I would rather be the hammer than the anvil."- Rommel

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    Quote Originally Posted by bp7178 View Post
    Hardcore.

    The way their guns look, I figure they have to be doing something besides shooting ducks...
    "I would rather be the hammer than the anvil."- Rommel

    Owner: Hangar 18 Custom Coatings

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    Last edited by Leaveammoforme; 02-24-15 at 15:56. Reason: Ads

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    Quote Originally Posted by Leaveammoforme View Post
    A real duck hunter has to use a garden hose to clean his shotgun after each hunt. Whatever coating you put on a duck gun will come off. I use rattle can to keep rust at bay since it is cheap and easy to apply.

    If you can use a semi auto for duck hunting you're on a lazy hunt. Pumps only for us hardcore guys . The boat motor may blow up every other outing but my gun still works.

    My best friend is one of the guys I'm talking about....for sure these are the hardest use guns that come thru my shop...you guys are hard on all equipment. Cerakote has held up very well except for sharp edges and that is just the nature of the beast.
    "I would rather be the hammer than the anvil."- Rommel

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    I went with cerakote myself, and have been pleased with it. I have no experience with hydro personally, but have been told that bug spray will jack it up.
    Last edited by Jewell; 02-21-15 at 03:09.

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    Good replies, thanks.
    I just dropped a rifle off yesterday for a cerakote job at modern tactical in lansdale pa... Now the 3+/- week wait starts...

    Scott

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