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Tom's Custom Coatings
Blanchester, OH
•Tom's Custom Coatings has been an official factory-trained Cerakote applicator since 2011. Located in Blanchester, Ohio (between Cincinnati and Dayton), they handle cerakote finishing on basically anything—firearms, knives, welding equipment, Yeti coolers, motorcycle parts, you name it. "If you're n...
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Tom's Custom Coatings has been an official factory-trained Cerakote applicator since 2011. Located in Blanchester, Ohio (between Cincinnati and Dayton), they handle cerakote finishing on basically anything—firearms, knives, welding equipment, Yeti coolers, motorcycle parts, you name it.
"If you're not happy, we aren't happy and will gladly re-coat any item that you aren't happy with."
Cerakote Finishing - Single and multi-color jobs on pistols, rifles, shotguns, and AR platforms - Camo patterns (Kryptek, Multicam, SnakeSkin, custom designs) - Distressed and battle-worn finishes - Two-week turnaround on standard jobs; design work 4+ weeks
Laser Engraving & Marking - Full service fiber laser engraving on metal and other materials - NFA markings, custom logos, serial number work - Laser stippling (Glocks), serrations, and tactical porting designs - Same-day to 12+ weeks depending on complexity
Custom Gunsmith Work - Slide porting and machining - RMR red dot cuts ($225+) - Front cocking serrations ($195+) - Cocking serration cuts and custom porting ($200-$300) - Barrel polishing and finishing - Full disassembly/reassembly ($45-$250 depending on firearm)
FFL Services - Federal Firearms License holder - Transfers and background checks: $25 - Ships firearms in for local pickup
Gun Trusts - Gun Trust Depot documents for NFA compliance - Helps with SBR, suppressor, and Class 3 weapon registration - Estate planning for safe firearm inheritance
| Pistol Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Slide only (one color) | $95 |
| Complete handgun (one color) | $200 |
| Complete (two colors) | $250 |
| Complete (three colors) | $300 |
| Theme/custom design | $300-$500+ |
| [AR-15](/handbook/ar-15-rifle-database)/M4 Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Complete gun (one color) | $310 |
| Complete gun (two colors) | $375 |
| 3-color camo pattern | $475 |
| 4-color Kryptek | $525 |
| Rifle Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Bolt action (one color) | $250 |
| 50 BMG (one color) | $450+ |
| RMR install | $225+ |
Laser Engraving - NFA markings: $65 - Laser stipple: $150-$200 - Laser serrations: $150 - Custom logos: Call for quote
10% military and law enforcement discount on work performed
They've completed hundreds of custom jobs. Portfolio highlights include: - Splinter Glocks and multi-color theme pistols - Custom AR builds (Spiderman, Iron Man, Star Wars themed) - American flag distressed finishes - Kryptek camo rifles (Raid, Brown patterns) - Custom 1911 builds with laser work - Zombie/Punisher themed AR-15s - Custom Cerakote welding hoods and Yeti coolers - Vintage firearm restoration (Stevens trench guns, vintage Colts)
107 Bourbon Street Blanchester, Ohio 45107 Phone: 937-550-1119
Mon-Fri: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Other hours by appointment
Current Lead Times - Standard single/multi-color (already broken down): 1-2 weeks - Design jobs with breakdown/reassembly: 4+ weeks - Gunsmith work: 4+ weeks - Laser engraving: Same day to 12+ weeks (depends on project)
All timeframes start after receipt in the shop.
$50 minimum order on all Cerakote work. Non-stock Cerakote colors add $55. Tom's stocks most colors but can order any color from the Cerakote lineup.
They do NOT coat tolerance-critical parts (sears, springs, bores, chambers) or media-blast scopes. Custom work pricing varies—they'll contact you with a revised quote after inspecting your firearm.
Tom Leach runs this as a small family operation. He's pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Blanchester and runs the shop with Christian values. They rely on customer referrals and word-of-mouth to stay busy, so they take pride in every single project.