Cerakoted my 15v Mule
Cerakoted my 15v Mule
Didn't want to have to deal with tarish/rust. I think it looks pretty good in flat black.
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I like it!
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Very nice. Did you do Cerakote at home, or did you have it done?
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Nice job! I too would like to know how you did it. I might need to ceracote and plasti-dip some of my mules
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A guy I shoot PRS matches with cerakotes part-time. He did a great job.
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Chef's kiss ... mmmwah! Looks phenomenal.
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Never thought about a coated mule... Now I want a coated mule.
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Not a Mule but he did my 15v shaman and Ti scales too.
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Looks great! I originally thought about doing this with my 15V, but it has been more corrosion resistant than I expected. Maybe because of that nice bead-blasted finish?
Regardless, seeing how good your black on black on black mule looks, and now I'm thinking about it again. I have a T15 and K294 that would probably be good candidates, as the satin-like finish on those models is rather coarse and I have noticed a little more spotting on those.
I like what you/your buddy did with the shaman, too! Looks super clean and streamlined.
Regardless, seeing how good your black on black on black mule looks, and now I'm thinking about it again. I have a T15 and K294 that would probably be good candidates, as the satin-like finish on those models is rather coarse and I have noticed a little more spotting on those.
I like what you/your buddy did with the shaman, too! Looks super clean and streamlined.
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barnaclesonaboat wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:10 pmLooks great! I originally thought about doing this with my 15V, but it has been more corrosion resistant than I expected. Maybe because of that nice bead-blasted finish?
Regardless, seeing how good your black on black on black mule looks, and now I'm thinking about it again. I have a T15 and K294 that would probably be good candidates, as the satin-like finish on those models is rather coarse and I have noticed a little more spotting on those.
I like what you/your buddy did with the shaman, too! Looks super clean and streamlined.
I think the 15V is stonewashed. Bead blasting reduces corrosion resistance because it increases surface area, so there are more nooks and crannies for moisture to adhere to.
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Can somebody give a ballpark idea of cost for cerakoting a mule?
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Re: Cerakoted my 15v Mule
In France me and my friend found a place that would cerakote a full Valloton for 68€. I guess a Mule would be cheaper (this answer is just to give a ballpark until someone answers truthfully)
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Re: Cerakoted my 15v Mule
On a rifle I did some parts in Duracote. It's similar to Ceracote, but it comes in a rattle can. It went on nicely, laid out flat, and it's still unblemished. One kit cost me about $50, and it's enough to do a LOT of knifes. The caveat is that the product doesn't last long after you initially shake up the can.
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So my Mule, Shaman blade, Ti scales, and the shaman clip/screws/interior plates were $75 all together. That's full price with no buddy hook up. So I don't think just a Mule would cost more than $30. It will most likely hurt collector/resell value but I don't care as I plan on using mine regularly.
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RustyIron wrote: ↑Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:27 pmOn a rifle I did some parts in Duracote. It's similar to Ceracote, but it comes in a rattle can. It went on nicely, laid out flat, and it's still unblemished. One kit cost me about $50, and it's enough to do a LOT of knifes. The caveat is that the product doesn't last long after you initially shake up the can.
I wonder if it's some sort of two-part epoxy that can be sprayed? From your descrip, it sounds like some sort of catalyst action is going on...
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It is a two-part product. You can buy it in individual cans for use in your spray gun, but I chose the simplicity of the rattle can. There's a little widget inside the can that contains the hardener. Once you mix it up, it's best to use it soon. It won't last on the shelf.
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Good **** sir! What cerakote color did he use? Had a Rex76 done in armor black and a ZDP-189 second done in sig grey. Just finished sharpening a T-15, working on a K294, then a 15V before dropping them off for cerakote.
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LR Black
"Cerakote’s® unique inorganic LR Black is a low-reflective light-absorbing black coating, designed to absorb visible light spectrum wavelengths."