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All aluminum anodizing is not created equal. There are a number of different processes in common use, all of which can be done well or poorly.
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It's just DuPont paint. Think about it. People painting their rifle. To each their own. And this is why you should never believe anything you read on the internet. Sigh. You are likely confusing it with Duracoat, which I heard was possibly Dupont Polane. Anyways, Cerakote is NOTHING like Duracoat, don't even begin to compare the two as the same. Cerakote (baked on, not air dry) is a great product that holds up well and does live up to its promises. I'd like to try Birdsong finishes too one day, heard lots of good things, but until then it's Cerakote for me.
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All aluminum anodizing is not created equal. There are a number of different processes in common use, all of which can be done well or poorly. That's neither here nor there really. This thread refers to completely different process. Anodized materials, whether done correctly or not, cannot rust. Rust is a function of ferrous metals, oxidation. Oxidation of not-ferrous metals is generally called corrosion. A previous poster talked about rusty screws. That would make them steel, probably blued when used in conjunction with anodized aluminum bases. I was only pointing out a minor error in communication (and perhaps understanding.)
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If the screws were steel and attached to an aluminum object then there could have been some galvanic action (electrolysis) going on. This is often identified by a white material deposited. Rust on steel or iron is usually brownish-orange in color.
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The screws were in a steel pictanny rail with warne rings.
Since then, work I've had done included cerakoting my bases and rings, in this case on Kodiak, my mounting hardware was factory finish.
Based on opinions here, the screws were orangish and likely the byproduct of contact with the matte steel rail.
The overall point is that the cerakoting that Eddie Fosnaugh applied held up perfectly.
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It's just DuPont paint. Think about it. People painting their rifle. To each their own. And this is why you should never believe anything you read on the internet. Sigh. You are likely confusing it with Duracoat, which I heard was possibly Dupont Polane. Anyways, Cerakote is NOTHING like Duracoat, don't even begin to compare the two as the same. Cerakote (baked on, not air dry) is a great product that holds up well and does live up to its promises. I'd like to try Birdsong finishes too one day, heard lots of good things, but until then it's Cerakote for me. +1, good post!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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My cerakoated Ruger seems to chip easily, bolt handle wear muzzle wear. Small chips Graphite Black in color. after 2 years?
May have been guy that did job local, but a little disappointed. Touched up areas with Krylon. Sounds like it was glass bead blasted or not degreased. ...my money on the first.
I would not buy something that runs on any kind of primer given the possibility of primer shortages and even regulations. In fact, why not buy a flintlock? Really. Rocks aren't going away anytime soon.
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+1 on Nitride!
Melonite, ferritic carbonitride, etc. slick, hard surface un-real corrosion resistance, but not cheap.
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