Does cerakote depreciate a guns value??

[KERTWOOD]

You fellas are way behind the times.

The dumb fudds making the comment "what is it covering up", NOTHING! Please take the time and research just how thin this application really is.

 

[MaconGuns]

Someone cerakoted a colt python and was trying to sell it not to long ago. Do you think it effected its value?

"What are everyone’s thoughts on this? I have a 50AE Desert Eagle XIX that I’ve been thinking about cerakoting. Would this dramatically hurt my value? Feel free to tell me if this is a ridiculous idea lol"

To be honest, IMHO a 50 Desert Eagle is a ridiculous gun to own anyway so go for it.

If you buy a green car and try to resell it just remember that not everyone likes green.

 

[MaconGuns]

You fellas are way behind the times.

The dumb fudds making the comment "what is it covering up", NOTHING! Please take the time and research just how thin this application really is.

Depend on how well its applied. I had a revolver coated that ganked up the rotation because it was over applied in some areas and had to be stripped and redone. I've "heard" that it can also effect the slide on semi autos and effect cycling if done incorrectly. If it's not done from the factory it doesn't effect the price for me since i wont buy it. Not worth me risking if the guy coating it knew what he was doing. Also Also IMHO the factory is going to do a better job than "most" people. I have seen some beautiful work online but they are pictures and haven't seen them shot over an extended period of time for function testing. If you're just doing it to look cool at the range or impress your gaming buddies then go for it. I wouldn't bet my life on a paint job and use it as a daily carry. I dont see a Desert Eagle being carried to the mall often.

 

[300_whisper]

Someone cerakoted a colt python and was trying to sell it not to long ago. Do you think it effected its value?



To be honest, IMHO a 50 Desert Eagle is a ridiculous gun to own anyway so go for it.

At that point though cerakote isn’t the issue. It’s the fact that an awesome original gun was refinished. The point would still stand if he refinished it in the original factory finish. Or if I had an holland and holland side by side and refinished the wood.

if you have a duty gun, duck gun, truck gun, Midwest prairie gun, an Alaskan brown bear gun, a ga lever woods gun, a PRS rifle, an EDC pistol, a SHTF home defense rifle then cerakote does nothing but make those guns better. Gone are the days of rigorously cleaning ever nook and cranny of your rifle because you laid it on wet leaves deer hunting.

 

[300_whisper]

Depend on how well its applied. I had a revolver coated that ganked up the rotation because it was over applied in some areas and had to be stripped and redone. I've "heard" that it can also effect the slide on semi autos and effect cycling if done incorrectly. If it's not done from the factory it doesn't effect the price for me since i wont buy it. Not worth me risking if the guy coating it knew what he was doing. Also Also IMHO the factory is going to do a better job than "most" people. I have seen some beautiful work online but they are pictures and haven't seen them shot over an extended period of time for function testing. If you're just doing it to look cool at the range or impress your gaming buddies then go for it. I wouldn't bet my life on a paint job and use it as a daily carry. I dont see a Desert Eagle being carried to the mall often.

well dang you made my other point mute...hot da..

 

[Rabbit2047]

I am gonna have Hiland Arms cerakote my Smolt in Guncandy Ingot

 

[Necrosis]

Just don't expect folks to pay an extra $300-500 for your cerakoted gun if you choose to sell it. I'm ambivalent to it personally, it adds no value and is only really a negative if weird, chipped, or badly applied.

 

[MaconGuns]

well dang you made my other point mute...hot da..

Refinishing a gun thats pitted or not really worth much is a bit different. Refinishing a collectors piece regardless of finish isnt wise. Kinda depends on random stuff. Like stippling a Glock to me destroys the value of the primary part since it carries the serial. I can always buy another slide. I've just had poor experience in the past with coating so based on "my" personal experience I pass on anything thats not been factory coated. Custom work on cars may increase its value but also limits your market. Not everyone wants 40 inch rims and purple flame striping. I'd put 4-5 50 round boxes though a coated gun before you carry it. I just choose to skip coated guns.

 

[Bushwick100]

What are everyone’s thoughts on this? I have a 50AE Desert Eagle XIX that I’ve been thinking about cerakoting. Would this dramatically hurt my value? Feel free to tell me if this is a ridiculous idea lol

I have a few that are Cerakoted, bought a Upgraded Daniel Defense for cheap $900, because it was cerakoted. The Rifle is kick-ass. If you want to paint your gun do it!

 

[300_whisper]

Refinishing a gun thats pitted or not really worth much is a bit different. Refinishing a collectors piece regardless of finish isnt wise. Kinda depends on random stuff. Like stippling a Glock to me destroys the value of the primary part since it carries the serial. I can always buy another slide. I've just had poor experience in the past with coating so based on "my" personal experience I pass on anything thats not been factory coated. Custom work on cars may increase its value but also limits your market. Not everyone wants 40 inch rims and purple flame striping.

I think that’s where my point is lost. I’m not talking monetary value with cerakote. You may get lucky and get your money back for the cost of the paint so maybe ~$100-150 max if it’s well done. I don’t think it adds any monetary value personally. It does add utilitarian value. If professionally coated there is just no comparison to other finishes as far as toughness. And I do worry about over spray since all my precision guns are cerakoted. Usually I tell the smith or Fatalbert to leave the bolt and inside of the action alone, and the professional guys totally get it. Overspray will turn your precision gun into a dud real quick.