If you're not familiar with NIC Industries, Cerakote™, It is an advanced ceramic infused firearm specific coating. This stuff is tough as nails, and is the paradigm coating on the market today and continues to outperform all other coatings in all aspects. Cerakote™ ceramic coatings can be applied to virtually any substrate. Special high-temp formulas are available for applications up to 1700°, such as suppressors and machine gun barrels. Also, Cerakote comes in an array of colors and can be applied in multi-color schemes or patterns.