Match of Cerakote™ Burnt Bronze H-148 *

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A match of Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 is a dark bronze-brown with a warm undertone and a muted metallic effect. The color sits in a low-lightness range, so it reads deeper and earthier than a clear bronze, with more subdued reflectance than a bright metallic finish.

For touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication work, service wear, or missed spots in the original finish, MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish. The custom spray paint can be used on coated brackets, housings, rail components, enclosures, hardware, screw heads, trim plugs, end caps, and other ancillary parts that need to coordinate with a Burnt Bronze H-148 assembly.

Because this is a dark metallic finish, substrate condition and film build can affect the final read. On small repairs, edges, sheen shifts, and metallic variation can remain visible beside an aged cured finish, especially if the surrounding part has worn or changed over time. Darker or more even substrates usually give a steadier appearance.

When you are coating a replacement part, sample panel, or fabricated accessory, the reference color is usually the right starting point. When you are repairing an existing finished part, gloss, texture, age, and cure history can change how the color reads, so a matched liquid coating may still look different from the surrounding cured finish even when the color formula is correct.

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About Cerakote Paint

Cerakote® is the world leader in firearm coatings. Since 1984, Cerakote has focused on developing and manufacturing ceramic coatings which are used by more firearm manufacturers than any other firearm coating.

Matching Cerakote Paint Colors

MyPerfectColor is able match most of the Cerakote paint colors in touch up paint. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to precisely match the color and sheen of the original Cerakote color by matching the original Cerakote swatches (when purchasing spray paint, paint pens and brush in cap bottles). MyPerfectColor is not using Cerakote paint.

The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Cerakote Color and may not match Cerakote Color standards. Refer to Cerakote Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Cerakote color. If you intend to touch up paint that is old, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.

If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Match of Cerakote™ Burnt Bronze H-148 *

Will MyPerfectColor matched to Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 look exactly like my existing cured part?

MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish for Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148, but a fresh touch-up can still read differently next to an older cured part. Gloss, texture, age, weathering, cure, substrate, and batch variation can all affect how the finish looks in place.

If the part is already installed and highly visible, the safest approach is to compare against the actual cured surface or an approved sample when possible.

Is Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 a good match for touch-up after transport damage, installation damage, or missed spots?

Yes. A match of Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 is commonly used as a touch-up reference for chips, scratches, rub marks, handling damage, transport damage, installation damage, fabrication damage, drilled holes, cut edges, field modifications, and missed spots in the original finish.

Order MyPerfectColor paint matched to Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 when you need a repair color that is intended to coordinate with the coated part. For small repairs beside an existing cured finish, make sure you account for any gloss or texture difference before you commit to the entire repair.

Can I use Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 on screw heads, plastic snaps, or other small parts that cannot go through the original finish process?

Yes. A match of Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 is often ordered for ancillary items such as screw heads, rivet heads, plastic snaps, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, fastener hardware, and small brackets that need to coordinate with a coated assembly.

These parts usually cannot be finished in the same original process as the main component, so MyPerfectColor paint matched to Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 is a practical way to improve visual coordination.

If Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 is my reference, will a liquid touch-up match the cured finish exactly?

MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish of Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148, but a liquid touch-up can still look different from the cured coated part beside it. The original finish may have its own gloss, texture, film build, and cure behavior, and those factors can change how the match reads after application.

This matters most when you are touching up a visible area on an already cured part. If the goal is side-by-side visual agreement, an approved sample or the actual part is a better reference than the color name alone.

How do gloss and texture affect a match to Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148?

Gloss, texture, and film build can change the way Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 appears after application even when the color is matched correctly. A smoother or more satin application can read differently from a more textured or specialized cured surface.

For that reason, use the color reference as the starting point, but compare against the actual finish conditions when the part has a noticeable texture, sheen, or metallic effect.

How quickly will I receive my paint matched to Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148?

All paint is custom-made to order. While most orders ship within 48 hours, the lead-time for paint made to match Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 depends on the type of paint needed. Interior and exterior house paints usually ship within 1 to 3 business days, while custom spray paint typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. The transit time depends on your location and the shipping method you choose. If your need is immediate, select Expedited Production during checkout. Most expedited production orders ship within 24 hours on business days. Please contact MyPerfectColor if you are concerned about a specific deadline. We do our best to make sure you get your paint on time. Learn more about paint lead times at MyPerfectColor.

Can I use this as touch up paint for the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 coating?

Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 coating. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and sheen of the official Cerakote color sample. However, there may be some variation to your specific coating material due to aging, paint differences and application method. For ultra-critical matching requirements, you may consider having MyPerfectColor create a touch up solution precisely matching the color and sheen of your specific coating batch by sending us an actual part.

Learn more about our color matching services.

What type of paint is used to make touch up for the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148? And how much area will one can of spray paint cover?

To make touch up paint for the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148, MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.

MyPerfectColor offers two spray can sizes - 11oz net weight and 4.5oz net weight. The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. The smaller can, which is perfect for manufacturers who want to include a can with product shipments, will cover about 7 square feet.

Will the paint match both the color and the sheen of the original Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 coating?

MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 will match both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the original coating to serve as touch up paint. MyPerfectColor is matching from original Cerakote metal swatches. There may be variation due to batch processes, aging and paint type differences. Learn more about touch up paint solutions.

How does MyPerfectColor match paint to the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 color?

MyPerfectColor has the original Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 sample in our color archive. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.

Please note that there maybe differences between the color sample in our archive and your materials due to variation in manufacturing processes, aging, etc.

MyPerfectColor matches the Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 by scanning the sample with state of the art spectrophotometer and color matching software. The color match is refined through an iterative process to improve the match accuracy of both the color and sheen. MyPerfectColor has an extensive pigment library of over 100 different pigments that include organic and inorganic dispersions, aluminum, bronze and mica-based metallics and pearlescents, and fluorescent pigments. MyPerfectColor can achieve any sheen between flat and gloss. Note that difficult to match colors like metallics, pearlescents, and fluorescents will not match precisely - MyPerfectColor will get as close as possible, but the quality of these matches will not be as good due to the inherent limitations of matching these types of effect colors. Learn more about our color matching services.

Do I need a primer for Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148?

The need for primer for Cerakote Burnt Bronze H-148 depends on the type of paint, the substrate being painted and where it will be located. See our Primer Selection Table to see what primer you might need and learn more about when you might need a primer. Most people don't use a primer for a touch up paint application, but a primer may improve adhesion and is typically recommended for exterior applications.