F-Series Application Guide | Cerakote®

In this Application Guide we cover all of the steps to successfully apply our F-Series Ceramic Coating. F-Series is specifically engineered for high volume production and manufacturing due to its fast cure time and low temperature curing schedule. It is an oven cure, two-part coating that is applied directly to the substrate. F-Series has all the attributes you have come to expect from Cerakote. It has unmatched corrosion and chemical resistance, superior adhesion and flexibility, as well as exceptional hardness, durability and wear. - PFAS Free - Fast Curing – 15 minutes at 250°F or 180°F for 1 hour - High volume/production friendly - Reduces bottle necks - Achieves higher throughput - Saves significant time and energy costs - Direct to substrate - no primer required Uses: Firearms, knives, eyewear, electronics, saltwater applications, fitness equipment and much more. This training video is intended to be used as a supplemental guide for Certified & Professional Applicators. It is critical to follow all instructions in this how-to video. If you have questions, please contact us at 1-866-774-7628 or at Cerakote.com. Finish Strong! F-Series Application Guide: https://images.nicindustries.com/cerakote/documents/7028/f-series-training-manual-dt20250115230026281906.pdf?1736982029&_gl=1*1jsyeso*_gcl_au*NTMyMjM3OTY1LjE3MzY1Mjc1NTA.*_ga*MTkwNTAxMDU1NC4xNzM2NTI3NTUw*_ga_KPM5Q2PRTX*MTczNzEzMzM3NC42LjEuMTczNzEzNzU4NC4zMi4wLjY5ODM0MTE1Nw.. Buy F-Series Coatings Here: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating?finishes=cera_fseries Buy F-Series Catalyst Here: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/F-100/f-series-catalyst Equipment Refenced: IWATA LPH80 https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/SE-138/iwata-spray-gun-kit-lph80 Cerakote Degreasing Tank: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/SE-518/cerakote-degreasing-tank-2023 Cerakote Large Degreasing Basket: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/SE-519/cerakote-large-degrease-basket Cerakote Small Degrease Basket: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/SE-520/cerakote-small-degrease-basket Air Paint Shaker: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-equipment/SE-369/air-paint-shaker-1-gal Paint Shaker Adapter: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-equipment/SE-339/paint-shaker-adapter Silicone Plug Kit: https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-equipment/SE-220/silicone-plug-kit SHAKE-N-BLAST CANISTER https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/SE-3115/shake-n-blast-canister CYLINDER BOTTLE BRUSH https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-equipment/SE-389/cylinder-bottle-brush Find out more about our PFAS Free coatings: https://www.cerakote.com/cerakote-industries/pfas-free 0:00 Introduction to F-Series 0:45 Phase 1 - Disassembly 1:17 Phase 2 - Degrease 1:45 Phase 3 - Masking 2:00 Phase 4 - Sandblasting 2:44 Phase 5 - Racking 2:57 Phase 6 - Outgassing 3:28 Phase 7 - Coating Preparation 4:34 Phase 8 - Spraying 6:11 Phase 9 - Curing Schedule 6:47 Conclusion