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Cerakote or bead blast ID
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<blockquote data-quote="jrock" data-source="post: 2197198" data-attributes="member: 78569"><p>It looks like it might have been blasted with aluminum oxide or some other abrasive blasting media. AL oxide cuts the metal creating microscopic edges which are easily worn down/polished. I do not consider this a viable finish. </p><p>In an attempt to reduce "scratches" on AL oxide blasted surfaces, I have used glass beads making light passes to knock the high points off. This significantly reduces the tendency to polish and I can ever so slightly lighten up the matte color to better match the action. I'm currently playing with my process and blasting medias to get better matches to factory finishes.</p><p></p><p>Its not Cerakote if it scratches that easily. Plus, I think you would see an added cost in your bill if it was.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrock, post: 2197198, member: 78569"] It looks like it might have been blasted with aluminum oxide or some other abrasive blasting media. AL oxide cuts the metal creating microscopic edges which are easily worn down/polished. I do not consider this a viable finish. In an attempt to reduce "scratches" on AL oxide blasted surfaces, I have used glass beads making light passes to knock the high points off. This significantly reduces the tendency to polish and I can ever so slightly lighten up the matte color to better match the action. I'm currently playing with my process and blasting medias to get better matches to factory finishes. Its not Cerakote if it scratches that easily. Plus, I think you would see an added cost in your bill if it was. [/QUOTE]
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