Cerakote may be the leading thin-film ceramic coating for firearms, aerospace, fitness, automotive, electronics and more, but it’s only as good as its applicator. After looking into getting my own gun Cerakoted in 2020, I fell in love with the product and the process and began doing it myself. I opened my own Cerakote shop in 2021, in Wisconsin’s Lake Country and promptly enrolled myself to become a factory certified applicator. The wait list was about two-years long at that point, but the in-depth, one-on-one instruction from an industry professional was worth it. The certification class catered to my skills and focused on what I needed to learn to meet the needs of the industries I was interested in serving. During my wait, I upgraded my equipment and honed my skills. I now offer factory trained and certified Cerakote application using the best equipment to provide the highest quality coatings and one-of-a-kind custom finishes. I also believe in continued education, to help keep up with the fast growing industry and all it has to offer. I will be headed to the factory in early 2024 for my advance certification and plan on regular visits to keep up with the ever changing industry.