[cleboje]

Cerakote will not fill in pits as it’s a very thin coating…

 

[losclay]

⬆What he said

 

[TXGREG]

I think Duracote applies a little bit thicker. I had a rough barrel refinished with it and was happy with the outcome.

 

[22hornet]

Brownell's used to sell a product called Baking Lacquer if memory serves. It's a matte finish aerosol paint that you apply then heat it in an oven.
It's pretty thick, it might cover up pitting.
I used it on a Remington 760, and it came out well. I did use our home kitchen oven and Mrs. Hornet was not happy, so beware!

 

[Searcher1911]

Brownell's........ALUMA-HYDE II 12 oz aerosol $12.99. This is a tough finish, easy to apply. It won't fill in deep pits but it does wonders on small pits and making the metal look better. Not for high grade guns but more for low value type guns and military surplus. There are different colors. Sticking with one of the matte colors (eg, matte black) will do the best cover-up. The secrets are to clean the metal meticulously and spray in light mist coats rather than trying to do it all at one. Brownell's has videos on application.

 

[crustygalloot]

Brownell's........ALUMA-HYDE II 12 oz aerosol $12.99. This is a tough finish, easy to apply. It won't fill in deep pits but it does wonders on small pits and making the metal look better. Not for high grade guns but more for low value type guns and military surplus. There are different colors. Sticking with one of the matte colors (eg, matte black) will do the best cover-up. The secrets are to clean the metal meticulously and spray in light mist coats rather than trying to do it all at one. Brownell's has videos on application.

Thanks,May have to try this.

 

[pbansen]

I guess it depends on your definition of 'large'. I bought a Remington Model 1100 that had been neglected and had some pretty nasty pitting on the barrel and receiver. After Cerakoting, there's no sign of the pitting.

 

[KS-5 Spec.]

Media blasting will cover some minor pitting. Should be done before Cerakote anyway. Doing a barrel as such should be around $100. On this gun mentioned, even if there are some pits showing, not a big deal. Then again if you want to pay more for working them out you could also.

 

[cleboje]

I have a 1998 Beretta AL390 whose factory hydro-dip had seen better days...so, I took the plunge and sent it off to Koehler Custom Gunworks to get a Cerakote makeover in their "battle-worn finish"...and to say I am happy with the way it turned out...would be the understatement of the year...