Fortress Cerakote

Camo & patterns

Cerakote camo & custom patterns

Multicam, scale camo, distressed flags, battleworn and custom designs. Patterns and multi-color work get masked and layered by hand, and airbrushed in thin, even passes.

If you have an idea that is not in the gallery, send it. The shop will make custom patterns and designs to fit what you have in mind.

Home shop in Nampa, appointment only. 5–7 day typical turnaround.

Patterns from the shop

How patterns are priced

Anything with more than one color falls in the multi-color range, $150 – $800, depending on size, part count and how involved the pattern is. Text a photo and a reference image for a real number.

How a job actually runs

The process

  1. Step 1

    Disassemble

    Down to components, so coverage is even and nothing gets coated that should move freely.

  2. Step 2

    Degrease

    Every part goes through solvent to strip oil and residue. Coating over oil is how a finish fails in a year.

  3. Step 3

    Media blast

    Blasted to a uniform profile. This is what the coating actually keys into — skip it and it peels.

  4. Step 4

    Spray

    Airbrushed in thin, even passes. Patterns and multi-color work get masked and layered by hand.

  5. Step 5

    Bake & cure

    Oven cured at temperature so the ceramic cross-links properly and reaches full hardness.

How it works

Four steps

  1. Step 1

    Text a photo and tell me the colors you want.

  2. Step 2

    You get a quote, usually the same day.

  3. Step 3

    Drop it off in Nampa, or ship it to me.

  4. Step 4

    Back in your hands in 5–7 days.

Before you commit

See the finish on your gun first

Upload a photo of your firearm, pick a finish, and get an AI preview of how it would look coated — before you book anything.

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Tanner did my Robinson Armament XCR-L in D green with a Jerusalem Cross. He did very well with it! Very pleased!
Bryan H. · Apr 2025
Fast professional service. Cerakoted a 2011 for me and threaded barrel. Professional work, fair prices.
Nick J. · Mar 2025
Cool dudes
MidLife Lifting · Apr 2025
Fantastic service! Couldn't be happier!! Give them a call, you won't be disappointed!
Zane A. · Oct 2024
Highly recommend Fortress Cerakote! Great communication, quick turnaround, great quality work, and Tanner went out of his way to fully help me with my first Cerakote project. Pricing was extremely reasonable as well. Don't hesitate to give them a try!
Jeff S. · Oct 2024
He kept me in the loop and sent progress pictures, which was above and beyond in my opinion. He's a perfectionist, so you can expect great work. I sent him the junkiest, worn down, old 1911 you could find and he returned it to me looking factory new. No chance I'll use anyone else in the future.
Lopaka Racing · Apr 2024
Black Cherry cerakote on the slide of my wife’s M&P Shield EZ. The work was finished days early and the results are amazing. So clean and so professional. It looks like it was done in the factory, only with my choice of custom color.
Toy 4x4 FJ · Dec 2023
Awesome job!!! Super impressed with his work! Awesome communication and an awesome dude! I will definately be having more guns done!
Brian G. · Oct 2022
Tanner over delivered for a project I brought him. The quality of his work is excellent and I highly recommend Fortress for any cerakoting you need to have done.
Roger Q. · May 2022
Tanner at Fortress Cerakote represents what it really means to own a small business in America. Always reachable, responsive, actively involved in helping figure out the perfect mix for my scattered vision. This is what doing business locally, in Idaho should look and feel like.
Jake M. · Mar 2022
All I have heard was how long everyone waits, well he did both my guns in a week! The quality was superb! I’m very impressed with every aspect of his business and would recommend him to anyone!
Dave K. · Feb 2022
Tanner did a great job on my Hellcat! Excellent quality and fast turnaround.
Scott B. · Jan 2022
Had Tanner paint a couple frames for a 34 build and a 19 build so the shade of the color would match the slides. Quick turnaround and competitive pricing. Would recommend.
Matthew A. · Jan 2022
He said the first time he did it he wasn't happy with the outcome and redid the whole process over again until it met his criteria. Wow! Someone who actually cares about quality control in this day and age. That's a rarity.
Ben A. · Jan 2022
Tanner is Top Notch!!! Communication, value and end result were perfect in every way. Look forward to doing more business.
Nick S. · Mar 2021
Tanner did a phenomal job on the slide of my pistol. The price was definitely more than fair and he was very fast with the job. I'm extremely happy with the work he did.
S. Pearl · Dec 2019
Tanner is a stand up guy! He did exactly what I asked for and showed me samples of his work! The cerakote was spot on! Very quick turnaround time and very thorough work!
Tylor H. · Nov 2019

Questions

Frequently asked

How long does it take?
For most normal applications we run around 5-7 days.
How much does it cost?
Single colors range from $75 – $500 and multi-color patterns from $150 – $800, depending on part count and how much prep the job needs. Text a photo and you'll get a real number, usually the same day.
Can I see the color on my gun before I book?
Yes. The visualizer on this site takes a photo of your firearm and shows an AI preview of the finish on it. It is good for picking a direction, not an exact color match — the physical color card is the final word.

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