Cerakote on camera bodies

[Archiver]

It occurred to me recently that Cerakote, a highly durable ceramic coating, might be a good thing for aging camera bodies. A quick internet search returned this:

Camerakote on Instagram: "Just a couple of #nikon cameras..."

111 likes, 9 comments - camerakote on September 19, 2020: "Just a couple of #nikon cameras...".

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And also this:

Cerakote - Cerakoted Cerakoted Camera Body

Project completed using these Cerakote colors: H-151, H-170 and H-146. Find Cerakote Certified Applicators near you and see more creative projects at Cerakote.com!

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It doesn't get much better than this!

Cerakote has a gallery of cameras that have been given the ceramic treatment by various suppliers.

Cerakote Projects & Photos | Cerakote Gallery

Browse, share and upload to our growing collection of Cerakote projects and images. Read applicator reviews, locate an applicator, and see the wide variety of applications Cerakote is being used for.

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[splitimageview]

Yes! I use that all the time, restoration35.com. Durable and yet thin so it doesn’t fill in the engravings

 

[Archiver]

Yes! I use that all the time, restoration35.com. Durable and yet thin so it doesn’t fill in the engravings

Oh! Well, now I know where to send a camera body if I want to have this done! I just saw a M10 body done with an almost sparkling anthracite grey and it looks stunning.

 

[boojum]

Yes! I use that all the time, restoration35.com. Durable and yet thin so it doesn’t fill in the engravings

They are coy on their website about costs. This means that they are high. Can you give us an idea what the costs are, at least in your case? My M9 might be better with a gussy-up.

 

[splitimageview]

Feel free to message me on the site. 🙂We haven't done an M9 yet, and so the disassembly/reassembly is an unknown. I did an M8 several years ago but everything else has been film cameras.

 

[WoodallP]

Not wanting to take any work from @splitimageview, but in this current world of tariffs an taxes, local is easier, so for the UK Cameraworks also use Cerakote and did a nice job on my M4. Sorry not in a position to post a photo. You can see their work here: Leica repairs and repaints | Bury | Cameraworks-uk

 

[splitimageview]

Yes I’ve had Alan paint several cameras in years past. They do great work!

 

[wjlapier]

They are coy on their website about costs. This means that they are high. Can you give us an idea what the costs are, at least in your case? My M9 might be better with a gussy-up.

Robert’s prices are fair and his work is exceptional.

 

[boojum]

Robert’s prices are fair and his work is exceptional.

I was looking for a number, not an opinion. But I thank you for yours.

 

[deadrangefinder76]

Just a question, do I need much tedious on cerakote painting process? Sorry I have no idea 🙂)))
Instead I went to japanning, but gosh the engrave is my disgust, the trade off is I have to wait 3 to 4 months to dry 3 layered done on my IIIC top and botoom plate (on the process now)arggggh.