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Tarjac H2O
2241 NY-414, Waterloo, NY
•Tarjac H2O started in 1989 when founder Larry Salerno used an airbrushing process to improve camo finishes on hunting bows. That one modification turned into a thriving business. Today, after being purchased by three long-term employees in recent years, Tarjac H2O continues serving the outdoor indus...
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Tarjac H2O started in 1989 when founder Larry Salerno used an airbrushing process to improve camo finishes on hunting bows. That one modification turned into a thriving business. Today, after being purchased by three long-term employees in recent years, Tarjac H2O continues serving the outdoor industry with professional-grade finishing.
Tarjac H2O offers three primary finishing methods:
- •Cerakote® - Ceramic coating for firearms, bows, scopes, and other components. Prices range from $105 for a complete pistol to $360 for a complete AR. They stock dozens of standard colors including Gloss Black, Armor Black, Coyote Tan, O.D. Green, MagPul Flat Dark Earth, and Tungsten. Special-order colors available for a $50+ fee.
- •Hydrographics - Water-transfer printing for camo patterns, wood grain, carbon fiber, and designer patterns. Used to apply thousands of patterns to consumer products. Complete rifles run $195, complete shotguns $195, complete ARs $265, complete pistols $105.
- •Powder Coating - Traditional powder coat finishes available alongside their signature Cerakote work.
They also offer custom painting and a Teflon coating that's new to their services.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Camo Patterns | Mossy Oak variants, Muddy Girl, Multicam, Max 5, Kryptek patterns |
| Designer Patterns | Marble finishes, Carbon fiber, Snakeskin, Skull designs, Flag patterns |
| Cerakote Colors | 50+ standard colors; unlimited special orders |
| Wood Grain | Cherry wood, walnut, multiple finishes |
First responders and military get 10% discount on all services.
Customers mail in disassembled components (or drop off locally in Waterloo). Tarjac H2O handles the finishing and returns items via UPS. Standard turnaround is 35-45 business days. They also offer expedited service in 10 business days for a 60% upcharge, which includes 3-day return shipping.
- •Important: Customers must disassemble firearms before shipping. For Cerakote, all movable parts including sights and trigger assembly must be removed. For hydrographics, just trigger housing and bolt need removal.
- •Metal Imperfection Repair - Tarjac can fix rust, pitting, and surface damage before finishing
- •Scope & Optic Finishing - They handle complete scopes, ring sets, and mounts ($75-90 for Cerakote on a full scope)
- •Game Animal Skulls - Specialized pricing for trophy finishing (small skulls $55-65, large skulls $115-135)
- •Custom Two-Tone Work - Combined hydro-dip and Cerakote designs from $240-290
- •Sub-Assembly Services - They'll disassemble and reassemble firearms after coating if needed
- •35+ Years in the Industry - Started before hydrographics was even available to consumers
- •Address: TarJac H2O, 2241 RT 414, Waterloo, NY 13165
- •Mailing: PO Box 459, Waterloo, NY 13165
- •Phone: 315-539-8524
- •Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM (call for other times)
- •Contact: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
"I could not be happier with the Cerakote job you did on my Ruger Mini-14 Ranch rifle... This rifle now looks like brand new." — Ed Borghi, NY
"The first gobbler taken with your dip/cerakote job. Thanks for the great work." — John Cearlock, IL
- •Finish Care: Tarjac recommends continuing with the manufacturer's suggested care products. Avoid DEET-based bug sprays and extended solvent soaking. Use Remington oil or similar spray for firearms.