Cerakote© Service
Let our Cerakote© certified applicators add an extra layer of protection to your Arsenal firearm by applying a Cerakote© finish.
Be sure to read the full description below so you understand the process and your available options! Additional information can also be found on our Cerakote© Service information page.
Arsenal Custom Shop is Cerakote© Certified. We now offer Cerakote© services for Arsenal brand firearms utilizing H Series Cerakote© by our Cerakote© Certified Applicators.
Cerakote© finish adds a thin-film ceramic-based coating to your firearm. It improves durability preventing nicks and scratches and adds extra protection from corrosion, chemicals, and heat. Plus, it looks really cool and makes your Arsenal firearm stand out even more when you’re at the range! For a detailed description of the Cerakote© process, please see our Cerakote© Service page!
We will Cerakote© your Arsenal brand firearm in the color of your choice. Cerakote© is applied to the receiver, gas tube, and barrel for Level 1 Service. Add Level 2 service to your order for additional parts. Send them to us, or the whole firearm for an additional $50 for our Arsenal gunsmith's to disassemble and reassemble the firearm. Turnaround time is estimated to be 30 days.
NOTE: Example images provided may include matching furniture or magazines. The Cerakote© service is ONLY for the receiver, gas tube, and barrel with Level 1 Service.
Cerakote© service is available only for Arsenal brand firearms. We are not offering Cerakote© service on other brand firearms at this time.
Here's how the process works:
- Choose your Cerakote© color and options. You may send us your parts (see Level 1 and Level 2 part lists below), or pay the extra $50 and send your entire firearm in. Our experienced gunsmiths will disassemble and reassemble your firearm. Please include your Arsenal firearm serial number for tracking purposes in the form above.
- Choose your service level (you may choose to exclude any item from the level, but no price adjustment will be made):
- Level 1 is default and includes:
- Receiver assembly
- Barrel assembly with Components
- Gas Tube
- Level 2 can be added in addition to Level 1. It includes:
- Top Cover
- Safety Lever
- Mag Catch
- Muzzle Attachment
- Cleaning Rod
- Level 1 is default and includes:
- Select accessories AK-650B rail or the SAMSF stock, if included with your firearm. You may also purchase the AK-650B Rail System for milled receiver full size rifles if you want to add that and have not yet purchased one. Note the AK-650B is not compatible with pistols, SBRs, or stamped receiver rifles. $200 installation fee is included, as this rail requires machining to install.
- Choose your service level (you may choose to exclude any item from the level, but no price adjustment will be made):
- After placing your order, our customer service associates will be in touch, or you may call us Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM PST at (702) 643-2220 to receive an RMA and shipping instructions.
You can also use our Warranty / Custom Shop Form to start the RMA process so you can ship your firearm to us.
Shipments without RMA numbers are rejected and returned to the sender! - Upon receipt, our gunsmiths will check in your firearm, take "before" photos, and inspect for any flaws in the metal or other technical issues. Customer service will notify the customer if any issues are detected.
- Firearm (receiver, gas tube, and barrel) is placed in the oven to bring excess oils and contaminants to the surface.
- It is then placed in a sonic clean heated tank to remove oil and debris.
- Firearm is then sandblasted and checked for proper paint adhesion.
- It is then placed back in the oven a second time to gas out excess oils.
- Firearm is thoroughly cleaned and prepped for painting.
- Cerakote is applied per Official Cerakote© specifications.
- Firearm is baked per Official Cerakote© baking guidelines.
- Final inspection for imperfections and to ensure quality finish. "After" photos are taken.
- Your finished firearm is shipped back to you!