Cerakoting and etching?

[emilianoksa]

If I wanted to have trades put on a pistol and also have it cerakoted, which job should be done first?

 

Or does it not matter?

[JimFromHorsham]

Deep engraving I’d do first , laser etch I’d do after . So it really depends on what you are trying to achieve .

[emilianoksa]

Thanks for the reply.

 

Are there deep engraving services available for pot metal airsoft guns, or is etching a better alternative?

[JimFromHorsham]

as said it really depends on what you are trying to achieve and how detailed you want to go , your base material will determine what’s possible . better quality material will likely give better results , cheap cast parts that may have minor inclusions or inconsistent thicknesses could see you scrapping your project before you even get to paint . 
 

you need to speak to those who do it on the daily basis for the best advice really . If you’ve seen some custom work then just ask who did it and take it from there .

[Guest]

What @JimFromHorsham said, decide how you want the trades, deep, trades first, laser etched, Cerakote first

[emilianoksa]

Thanks to you both for the advice.