ColoradoKote
Precision Cerakote ceramic coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial components.
Three Stages of Aerospace-Grade Ceramic Coating
Each stage is controlled, measured, and documented to deliver repeatable Cerakote performance across production volumes.
Parts are solvent-cleaned, degreased, and media blasted to create the optimal surface profile for coating adhesion. Critical dimensions, threads, and mating surfaces are precision-masked to preserve tolerances.
Cerakote ceramic coating is applied via calibrated HVLP spray at 0.5-2 mils thickness. In-process DFT gauges verify uniform coverage. Advanced Applicator-certified technicians maintain Delta E ≤1.5 color consistency across every run.
Coated parts cure at 250-300F in temperature-monitored ovens. The prescribed cure schedule bonds the ceramic-polymer matrix to the substrate, producing a durable, abrasion-resistant, chemical-resistant, and flammability-resistant coating with 9H pencil hardness and 3,000 hours of ASTM B117 salt spray resistance.
How the Cerakote Application Process Works
ColoradoKote applies Cerakote as a thin-film ceramic-polymer composite that delivers corrosion, abrasion, chemical, and flammability resistance without altering part dimensions. At 0.5-2 mils, Cerakote preserves tight tolerances that powder coating (4-6 mils) and plating cannot match. Every coating job runs through dedicated Cerakote equipment, operated by NIC Advanced Certified Applicators, and tracked under our AS9100 quality system from intake to shipment.
Measurable Performance from a Controlled Process
Every metric below is verified through standardized testing and documented in your Certificate of Conformance.
First-Pass Quality Rate
Components meet coating thickness, adhesion, and color specifications on the first application without rework or recoating.
Standard Turnaround
Standard turnaround from receipt of parts. 3- or 7-day expedited service available for production urgency.
Aerospace Components Per Year
Annual capacity across military and commercial aerospace programs, including spec-proven multi-year production programs for multiple manufacturers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about our coating processes and technical capabilities
Yes. ColoradoKote coats prototype components, performance parts, engine hardware, brake calipers, suspension components, and custom fabrication for automotive R&D teams and performance builders. Cerakote's temperature range from -40°F to 2,000°F handles everything from underhood heat to winter road conditions. Our Cerakote Advanced Applicator certification ensures proper application on demanding automotive substrates.
Outdoor industrial equipment, control panels, and branded housings face UV degradation that fades conventional coatings within months. Cerakote's UV-stable formulations maintain color accuracy through years of outdoor exposure. Our Delta E 1.5 spectrophotometer verification ensures production consistency, and documented color standards guarantee that replacement parts ordered years later match the original finish.
Surface preparation is the most critical variable in coating corrosion performance. Industry data consistently shows that 60-80% of coating failures trace back to inadequate surface preparation, not coating material failure. ColoradoKote achieves SSPC-SP 10 near-white blast with 2-4 mil anchor profile as standard, which is why our Cerakote applications consistently deliver salt spray resistance exceeding 3,000 hours. The preparation determines the result.
Stainless steel brackets, fasteners, and fixtures in aerospace assemblies benefit from passivation per ASTM A967 followed by Cerakote ceramic topcoat. Passivation restores the chromium oxide layer after machining or welding, and Cerakote adds 3,000-hour salt spray barrier protection on top. ColoradoKote performs both processes in-house under AS9100 quality controls, providing full traceability for each step in a single Certificate of Conformance.
Yes. Agricultural implements accumulate layers of caked soil, chemical residue, and corroded finish material that are among the most challenging contaminants we encounter. Ultrasonic cavitation combined with appropriate cleaning chemistry breaks down this heavy contamination in a controlled process. For heavily soiled components, we may run sequential cleaning cycles with different solutions to address organic, chemical, and mineral contamination layers. Parts are verified clean before proceeding to surface preparation and coating application.
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