ColoradoKote
Aerospace Cerakote Ceramic Coating. Certified for Defense. Proven at Scale.
The certification stack aerospace and defense procurement requires, backed by 90,000+ coated components in commercial aviation. AS9100-certified quality. ITAR-registered facility. Delta E ≤1 color consistency. Johnstown, Colorado.
Four Certifications. One Qualified Source.
Fewer than 5% of Cerakote applicators hold this certification
combination. Each credential is independently audited and verifiable.
Find Your Coating Solution
Whether you're evaluating coating processes, qualifying performance
outcomes, or sourcing by industry specification, start where your
requirements begin.
Explore by Process
Cerakote ceramic coating application, ultrasonic cleaning for surface preparation, sandblasting, and chemical conversion processes. Thin-film application from 0.5 to 2 mils maintains dimensional tolerances on precision components.
Explore by Outcome
Corrosion resistance exceeding 3,000 hours ASTM B117 salt spray. Wear protection. Chemical resistance. Thermal stability from -40F to 500F. Performance data for every claim.
Explore by Industry
Aerospace cabin interiors, defense systems, industrial OEM, and additive manufacturing. Industry-specific certifications, compliance documentation, and application data.
Advanced Ceramic Coating Capabilities
ColoradoKote applies Cerakote ceramic coatings exclusively. This is
not an add-on to anodizing or plating. Every process, piece of equipment,
and quality system is purpose-built for ceramic polymer coating performance.
Cerakote IS Our Business
Dedicated ceramic polymer coating facility for aluminum, steel, titanium, and polymer substrates. Thin-film application (0.5-2 mils) that maintains critical tolerances where anodizing's 2+ mil buildup fails.
Delta E ≤1 color consistency eliminates the 8-12% rejection rates typical of anodized aerospace programs.
Ultrasonic Surface Preparation
Industrial ultrasonic cleaning systems for precision surface
preparation before coating. Removes contaminants, machining oils, and oxidation from complex geometries that manual cleaning methods miss.
Critical for coating adhesion on high-value aerospace components.
Corrosion & Wear Resistance
Verified performance per ASTM B117 salt spray testing exceeding 3,000 hours. 9H pencil hardness per ASTM D3363. Chemical resistance to JP-8 fuel, Skydrol hydraulic fluid, and industrial solvents.
Every claim backed by documented test data.
Precision Color Matching
Delta E ≤1 color consistency across multi-year aerospace production programs. Cerakote's 400+ standard colors and custom color-match capability with repeatable results batch to batch.
Eliminates the color variance that drives rework in anodized cabin interiors.
Verified Performance in Aerospace Ceramic Coating
ColoradoKote's track record demonstrates capability beyond prototype-level work. These numbers reflect years of AS9100-certified processes, documented quality, and long-term customer partnerships.
ASTM B117 Salt Spray Resistance
Independent ASTM-certified laboratory testing validates Cerakote's corrosion resistance. Salt spray testing simulates years of environmental exposure in accelerated timeframe.
Commercial Aviation Program
A Tier 1 aerospace supplier required consistent, aerospace-grade coating for cabin interior components across a 10-aircraft production program (9,000 parts per aircraft). Previous anodizing resulted in color inconsistencies (Delta E >5) causing $50K+ annual rework costs.
Major certifications
AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, and Cerakote Advanced
Color Consistency Standard
Delta E is the mathematical difference between two colors as measured by spectrophotometry. Lower Delta E = closer color match. Human eye perceives Delta E >2 as noticeable color difference.
Aerospace Cabin Interior Coating Specialists
ColoradoKote coats the components passengers see and touch on every flight: seats, galleys, lavatories, cabin trim panels, and structural monuments. Our aerospace coating program delivers AS9100-documented quality at production scale, with First Article Inspection (AS9102) capability and Certificate of Conformance on every shipment.
- Seating: Brackets, frames, adjustment mechanisms, structural components
- Galleys: Food service equipment, storage units, trim panels
- Lavatories: Fixtures, mounting hardware, decorative trim
- Cabin Trim: Interior panels, overhead bin components, seat-back hardware
- Structural: Brackets, fasteners, support components requiring corrosion protection
Start Your Coating Qualification
Submit your specifications for a detailed quote, or contact our team
directly to discuss your aerospace, defense, or industrial coating
requirements. We respond to all RFQ submissions within one business day.