Coastal Cerakote

Coastal Cerakote operates as a full-time workshop specializing in custom firearm finishing and gunsmithing services. Located in Bluffton, SC—convenient to Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA—the shop is run by Dave, a 6-year Marine Corps veteran (aviation ordnanceman, Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm) and 13-year law enforcement veteran who worked as an armorer, firearms instructor, range safety officer, and competitive shooting coach.

• •Custom Cerakote Finishing - Handguns, AR platforms, and firearms accessories
• •Full-Service Gunsmithing - On-site work with experienced armorer
• •High-Temperature Coatings - Automotive applications as well
• •Nationwide Shipping - Will accept firearms from across the country
• •Educational Content - Two-minute tutorial videos covering AR maintenance (fire control groups, pivot pins, ejection port covers, etc.)

Dave's background spans armorers, firearms instruction, range operations, and competitive coaching. He's also worked as an expert witness on firearms and use-of-force issues. That's not just refinishing expertise—it's hands-on knowledge of how firearms function and fail.

"...absolutely amazing work, highly professional and amazing customer service..." - Shane G.

• •Phone: (843) 227-2727
• •Address: 1068 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
• •Best contact method: Contact form or email (checked multiple times daily)
• •Response time: Usually within 24 hours or less

They emphasize specificity in inquiries and request that you contact them before shipping anything to the address.