Cerokote Color that Mimics Bluing

[STOMP442]

I've never tried the gloss black. I did however just use the midnight blue on a couple rifles this past weekend and they turned out beautifully. Definitely a nice alternative to actual bluing.

 

[300_whisper]

What about gloss black? I’m trying to decide what color black to get my barreled action cerakoted.

I do matte black or graphite black and it always turns out sharp. Issue with gloss on Cerakote is that it will always have a “wet look” to it. A skilled applicator can give it a mirror finish. Not really sure if that’s what you’re looking for in a black. They can knock the sheen down to your liking so you’re somewhere between matte and gloss.

 

[300_whisper]

Here’s a good comparison from the same Cerakote applicator...midnight blue vs matte black.

 

[NodakShooter]

Here’s a good comparison from the same Cerakote applicator...midnight blue vs matte black.
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I really like that midnight blue. Have you used the Blackout cerakote color?

 

[MikeT49]

I went with Graphite Black on this 284W I had sitting and finally screwed it in last week. i really like the color match and the matte finish is perfect for a hunting rig. From what I understand, you can change the mix ratio to get more gloss if that is what you want.

 

[300_whisper]

I really like that midnight blue. Have you used the Blackout cerakote color?

I have not. I’ll Google that and check it out.

 

[RiflePainter]

I use Cerakote Midnight Blue when a customer asks to mimic bluing. Works well when mixed and applied properly.

 

[RandyD]

I just did this on a weatherby .270. My cerakote guy calls it midnight blue. It’s absolutely awesome.

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I have also had two receivers cerokoted in Midnight Blue and they are as close to a factory blued finish as you can get.