Cerakote BATTLE: $1500 Pro Method vs Budget $50 - Which One Wins?

C.J. and Charlie offer a demonstration comparing a professional Cerakote paint job with a DIY method, focusing on factors like the clear coat and scratch resistance. See a step-by-step comparison of the two painting options. Is the extra cost, time, and investment in paint tools worth it?

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and challenge overview
00:49 - Charlie's Introduction and First Steps
01:24 - Cleaning
02:56 - Sandblasting vs scuffing prep methods
03:55 - Degassing parts in the oven
06:25 - Mixing Cerakote paint and hardener ratios
07:48 - How much Cerakote paint is needed per part
09:06 - Spray gun options and budget alternatives
10:50 - TIME TO PAINT! Pro tips for even coverage
11:55 - Budget spray method testing and issues
13:38 - Sticking parts in the oven
14:08 - Final inspection after baking
15:00 - Pro (Charlie) method budget breakdown
16:36 - Poor (C.J.) method budget breakdown
18:15 - What C.J. learned
19:35 - The Secret to get an EASY Cerakote finish
20:00 - Custom Cerakote give away!
20:36 - TORTURE TEST #1 - Dragging behind a truck
22:47 - TORTURE TEST #2 - Rub test
24:08 - TORTURE TEST #3 - Punch Test
25:24 - TORTURE TEST #4 - Running the uppers over
26:25 - Our findings after testing
26:48 - What about spray paint?

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