Cerakote GEN II Flat Dark Earth is a muted cedar brown color.
Note: Gen II coatings are available to all US customers. Outside of the US, NIC requires an authorization letter from your country's military or law enforcement agency.
Cerakote Gen II Coatings are the next generation of firearm coatings developed specifically for military small arms and crew-served weapon applications where a capability is needed to manage the visual and near-infrared signature while at the same time enhancing durability, reliability and maintainability. In addition to the signature management capability, Cerakote Gen II offers superior wear and corrosion resistance under a wide variety of adverse environmental conditions likely to be encountered in all theaters of operation. Cerakote Gen II is designed to conform to the NIR reflectivity standards outlined in MIL-DTL-44436.
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*NOTE: This product comes with a catalyst and requires a 150 Mesh Strainer (SE-276).
GEN II FLAT DARK EARTH
SKU: HIR-265
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended Cure Schedule | Ambient Flash 15 Minutes, Oven cure 2 Hours @ 250°F |
| Recommended Mil Thickness (mil) | 1 |
| Strainer Size (mesh) | 150 |
| Gloss Level / Units(GU) | Flat / 6 |
| Density (g/mL) | 1.43 |
| % Solids (±2%) | 32 |
| Viscosity (cP) | 20 |
| Theoretical Coverage per gal @ Recommended Mil Thickness (ft²) | 513 |
| Color Stability (°F) Max. Temp. | 400 |
| Coating Stability (°F) Max. Temp. | 500+ |
| Pencil Hardness Gouge ASTM D3363 | 9H |
| Pencil Hardness Scratch ASTM D3363 | 8H |
| Crosscut Adhesion ASTM D3359 | 5B |
| Flexibility (% Resistance) Conical Mandrel Bend ASTM D522 | 100 |
| Impact Performance Direct/Indirect (in-lbs.) ASTM D2794 | 160/160 |
Safety Data Sheet
GEN II FLAT DARK EARTH
HIR-265
Note on Custom/Large Orders: Bulk orders or specialized formulations may require additional lead time. If your order requires extra processing time, our team will notify you immediately.
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What is the theoretical coverage of C-Series Coating?
Answer from josh benton
Each Cerakote product has its own Tech Data Sheet that shows the Theoretical Coverage per gallon at 1.0 mil.
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What is the recommended tip size to spray Cerakote? .8 or 1.2?
Answer from josh benton
All Cerakote coatings need to be applied with a 0.8 needle and nozzle.
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| Starting quantity | Price per item | Savings |
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| 1 item | US$ 35.00 | — |
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GEN II FLAT DARK EARTH
US$Â 35.00
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