CERAKOTE ELITE SERIES AND H SERIES CURING TIME AND TEMPERATURES
Recommended Cure Temperatures
Cerakote can be cured at the maximum Recommended Cure Temperature listed in the All in one TDS, based on color and substrate. Standardized curing temperature for H-Series is done at 250°F for 2 hours following a 15 minute ambient flash time. Standardized curing temperature for E-Series is 300°F for 1 hour following a 15 minute ambient flash time. Please reference the Cerakote Elite and H-Series Application Guide for additional cure schedule information.Cure Schedule for H-Series & Elite Series
Material
Temperature
Time
Metal H-Series (Standard)
250° Fahrenheit or 121° Celsius
2 Hours
Metal Elite Series (Standard)
300° Fahrenheit or 148° Celsius
1 Hour
Flash Cure (Stencils) / H-Series & Elite Series
150° - 180° Fahrenheit or 65° - 82° Celsius
10 - 25 Minutes
Plastic or Polymer
150° - 180° Fahrenheit or 65° - 82° Celsius
2 Hours
Wood
150° Fahrenheit or 65° Celsius
2 Hours
Composites i.e. Carbon Fiber or Fiberglass
150° Fahrenheit or 65° Celsius
2 Hours
Tips on Curing
- Check for hot spots in your oven, using an IR (infrared) thermometer. Heating elements can create hot spot that may cause degradation in Cerakote aesthetics.
- Do not place coated parts into direct head i.e. flame, or copper heating elements.
- Convection style ovens are ideal for consistent heat distribution throughout the oven.
