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Cerakote prep work question

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#1 ·
Is it necessary to strip the black melonite finish off the slide prior to applying cerakote or can it be applied directly over it? I know some finishes need to removed prior to but was curious about this since the melonite isn't a painted on product to begin with it seems like it could just be left alone.
 
#2 ·
I would let it sit in white distilled vinegar for 3-4 hours to remove the finish. Then some really gentle sanding with automotive wet sand paper(high grit) should prep the surface pretty well to let the cerakote grab.

This is my two cents others may have a better/ easier method. I'm not sure how we'll the cerakote would hold without any prep.
 
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