
CERAKOTE® for the shooting, hunting, & outdoor trades
SHOT
Cerakote is the most trusted brand for high performance ceramic coatings designed specifically for Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trades (SHOT). The world’s leading brands choose Cerakote to finish strong against the harshest environments.
Unmatched durability and corrosion resistance
Your gear is exposed to some of the harshest conditions with the most rigorous demands. It is essential for your equipment to perform when it matters the most. Cerakote ceramic coatings are specifically designed to excel in extreme conditions. Cerakote offers unmatched protection against corrosion, chemicals, abrasion, scratch/gouge, impact, and flexibility. See how Cerakote stands up against the competition in our ASTM testing.read more


Customize
Cerakote gives the freedom to enhance creativity with a wide range of color options. While Cerakote provides industry leading performance, it also offers users the ability to completely customize their gear. Cerakote’s world class training staff offers comprehensive one on one training, professionally trained technical support, and extensive how-to videos to ensure the success of the applicator.
Browse thousands of pictures in our gallery to find inspiration for your next project, or search through thousands of professionally trained Certified Applicators to find a professional near you.
Cerakote also allows just-in-time customization with our Cerakote laser Imaging technology. We developed colors that have been uniquely designed to change color when exposed to a fiber laser. This allows application of very detailed text, imagery, and patterns in just minutes.


Cerakote in SHOT
Cerakote offers many diverse coatings tailored to meet the specific needs of gear used in the general outdoors including shooting, fishing, hunting, archery and much more.
- Firearm Coatings: Elevate the performance and aesthetics of your firearms with our coating technology. Cerakote offers a wide range of coatings that improve your firearm’s durability, corrosion protection, friction reduction, chemical resistance, and can provide reduced Visual-IR signature detection.
- Optics and Accessories: Protect and customize your optical equipment and accessories with Cerakote to enhance performance and durability.
- Outdoor Gear: Ensure your outdoor equipment can withstand the harshest conditions. Cerakote can be applied to nearly any surface, allowing you to protect and customize all your gear.
- Archery: From risers and cams to pockets and limbs, Cerakote offers performance coatings for all parts of your bow. Friction reducing ceramic clears even offer smoother arrow flight, deeper penetration, and easier removal from targets.
- Fishing: Whether you fish fresh or salt water, Cerakote protects your gear from corrosion, giving you more time on the water.
Cerakote is an improved alternative to:
- Anodizing
- Zinc plating
- Nickle plating
- Chromate conversions
- Galvanizing
- PVD
- Bluing
- Parkerizing
- Phosphate
- Nitriding
- PTFE’s
- Xylan/Teflon
- Powder coating
- Paint
- E-Coat
Where to start
Find an applicator near you
Choose from thousands of professionally trained and certified Cerakote applicators. Our world-class team of applicators will work with
you personally to bring your project to life.
Find an applicator
Do it yourself
Feeling creative? Cerakote offers starter and pro kits for you to do it yourself. Browse through our extensive library of how to videos
and application guides to begin the Cerakote experience yourself. Our world-class technical support team is here to help you through
your project. Get started today.
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With a passion for excellence and a commitment to innovation, Cerakote is the preferred choice for the SHOT industries. Our coatings have been trusted by leading manufacturers, custom builders, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide. Our commitment is to manufacture the highest quality ceramic coatings and provide custom-tailored support from inception to implementation. Contact us today to discuss your coating needs and experience the performance advantages of Cerakote.