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A match of Cerakote Blackout E-100 is a very dark charcoal black with a subdued, slightly cool cast. It has low chroma and reads close to black, but not flat or pure black; there is a faint graphite-like character that can show a touch of blue-gray in some light.
For touch-up after transportation damage, installation damage, fabrication work, service marks, or missed spots in the original finish, this color is a practical choice for coated metal parts, brackets, rails, enclosures, housings, trim pieces, screw heads, clips, trim plugs, end caps, and other ancillary items. MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish, so you can coordinate replacement parts, field-installed details, and sample panels with the chosen reference.
Because the color is so dark, gloss level, surface texture, and film build can affect how deep it appears once applied. Small repairs beside a cured existing finish may still show edges or sheen shifts, especially if the original part has aged, worn, or been weathered.
A fresh liquid touch-up can also read differently from a coated part on another substrate, even when the color match is correct. That difference is most noticeable on high-visibility repair areas and on parts where the finish character matters as much as the base color.
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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.
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.
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MyPerfectColor precisely matches the color and finish for Cerakote Blackout E-100, but an older or already cured part can still read differently beside fresh paint.
That difference can come from gloss, texture, cure, film build, substrate, age, weathering, and normal batch variation. If the part is high-visibility or already has an aged coated finish, it is safer to compare against an existing part or approved sample rather than assuming the reference color alone will blend invisibly.
Yes. A match of Cerakote Blackout E-100 is a good reference when you need touch-up for chips, scratches, rub marks, handling damage, transport damage, installation damage, fabrication damage, drilled holes, cut edges, field modifications, or missed spots in the original finish.
Use MyPerfectColor paint matched to the Cerakote Blackout E-100 reference when you need a practical repair on the affected area. It is available in touch-up paint and other formats for coated-finish repair and related matching work.
Yes. A match of Cerakote Blackout E-100 is often used as a color reference for ancillary parts such as screw heads, plastic snaps, rivet heads, trim plugs, end caps, clips, covers, brackets, and other small items that cannot go through the original finish process.
For those parts, order MyPerfectColor paint matched to the Cerakote Blackout E-100 reference so the item can coordinate with the coated assembly. Make sure the part is paintable and that the chosen format fits the material and the amount of handling the part will see.
A match of Cerakote Blackout E-100 is listed here as a liquid coating reference, and MyPerfectColor can make a liquid paint that precisely matches the color and finish of that reference.
Even so, a fresh liquid touch-up can still look different from the original cured part because the installed finish may have its own gloss, texture, film build, cure behavior, substrate, and age. If you need a side by side match on an existing coated part, use the cured part or an approved sample as the comparison point.
For repeat work, reorder by the exact Cerakote Blackout E-100 name and code and keep the same product format, application method, and prep approach whenever possible.
Consistency is strongest when the related parts are matched against the same approved reference, because substrate, surface prep, surrounding part age, and finish wear can all affect how the color reads. If you are coating multiple parts in a set, make sure they are compared under the same conditions before you place the next order.
Yes, you can use the acrylic enamel paint as a touch up for the Cerakote Blackout E-100 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.
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To make touch up paint for the Cerakote Blackout E-100, 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.
MyPerfectColor acrylic enamel paint matching the Cerakote Blackout E-100 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.
MyPerfectColor has the original Cerakote Blackout E-100 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 Blackout E-100 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.