If you've spent any time at the range, browsing gun forums, or shopping for a custom firearm finish, you've almost certainly heard the term "Cerakote." It's become the go-to protective coating in the firearms world, but what exactly is it, and why do so many gun owners, gunsmiths, and manufacturers swear by it? Here's everything you need to know. Cerakote Defined Cerakote is a ceramic-based polymer coating manufactured by NIC Industries, engineered to protect and refinish firearms with a level o …