Ambush finds its origin with founder and owner Donovan Elizondo, a US Army Veteran and Dallas Fire Fighter. Donovan has spent numerous years designing and refurbishing custom weapons systems. In 2020 Donovan discovered the product known as Cerakote and quickly realized the value of its multiple uses. As they say, the rest is history!
At Ambush we've taken Donovan's lessons learned as a military leader and have applied them to our daily operations: Efficiency and quality of product are of the highest priority!
Ambush Custom Coatings LLC is at the top of a very short list of Cerakote applicators in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Ambush lead Cerakote applicator has received formal training and certification through NIC Industry's Cerakote official certification program.
Ambush is well suited to reach each customer's unique needs. Whether your project is large or small, our expert staff is standing by to help fulfill your custom coating needs with superior quality, quick turnaround times, and competitive pricing.
At Ambush, we believe that hard work, honesty, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service should be the bedrock of any business. Every item that goes through our shop is closely inspected before being returned to the customer to ensure top quality work and consistency.
Cerakote was developed in 1984 by NIC Industries. It is a polymer-ceramic composite coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers, and wood. The unique formulation used in Cerakote enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical/heat/UV resistance, impact strength, hardness, and more. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote products remain at the forefront of the ceramic coatings market; It is the most durable spray-on finish available today, with over 90 ceramic colors and finishes, and the ability to create custom colors, patterns, and designs.
For more information about Cerakote's material specifications and testing, click here.
Please reach us at ambushcustomcoatings@proton.me if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic composite coating that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers, and wood. The unique formulation used in Cerakote enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical/heat/UV resistance, impact strength, hardness, and more. Each of these properties is rigorously tested to guarantee that Cerakote products remain at the forefront of the ceramic coatings market; It is the most durable spray-on finish available today, with over 100 colors and finishes to choose from.
You can contact us to arrange a drop off at our facility in Decatur, TX or fill out a quote form online, print it out and ship your project to us with a copy of your ID. Please note that all applicable state and federal laws must be followed when shipping a firearm.
The cost of Cerakote varies by the project. For an accurate quote, please quick the "request a quote" button on our Services page (under the category that best fits your needs) and fill out the short quote request form.
We stand behind our product and procedure 100%. In the event that you experience any uncharacteristic wear on the coating, we will refinish your firearm at absolutely no charge.
If our coating chips, flakes, or peels off, we would consider that uncharacteristic. However, with prolonged use, our coating will wear. This warranty will not cover normal wear and tear of the item(s). It does not cover any damage, alteration or abuse to the finish from neglect or accident.
Unlike powder coat, Cerakote is an extremely thin coating. It is applied at only 1-2 mils thick, which has several advantages. It will not negatively affect the tolerances of tight-fitting items, it will not chip or flake off of the item that is being coated. Between the media blasting that is done prior and the ultra-thin coating, virtually no thickness is added.
In addition, Cerakote has a higher tolerance to heat and will not discolor when high temps are reached.
Cerakote can withstand temperatures up to 1,800°F without discoloring or distorting. Cerakote outperforms industry-leading High-Temp Powder Coats by a landslide.
Yes! Nearly any hard surface can be Cerakoted, including metals, plastics, polymers, and wood.
There are many reasons you should choose a certified applicator. When NOT applied properly, Cerakote is prone to scratching, chipping, and flaking. Proper application is crucial for long-term protection (that's why we offer a lifetime guarantee).
In addition to having been trained correctly from the beginning by the NIC Industries at the Cerakote factory, we also remain in constant contact with them to stay at the cutting edge of the latest tools and technology. We are held to a higher standard than non-certified applicators who may be working out of their garage or using their old smoker to cure Cerakote. Remember, a good finish is only as good as the applicator.
Ambush Custom Coatings is much more than a firearm coating company. In fact, over 50% of our business is unrelated to firearms. In addition to firearms, we service the automotive, cycle, aerospace, consumer electronics, commercial/industrial, and government/military markets.
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