Cerakote Coating — Pakenham, Victoria
Cerakote Coating
Ceramic coating that survives heat, fuel, brake fluid and road salt. Engine cases from $280, hubs from $165, calipers from $85 — in factory-correct or custom colours, blasted and coated in-house.
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From $85Per part
Thin FilmTolerances preserved
Heat RatedExhaust to engine cases
Australia-WidePost your parts in
What It Is
Tougher Than Paint, Thinner Than Powder
Cerakote is a ceramic-polymer coating sprayed on thin and then oven cured. What you get is a finish that shrugs off the things that destroy paint on a motorcycle — heat cycling, fuel, brake fluid, chain lube, degreaser, stone chips and salt.
The advantage over powder coat is film thickness. Cerakote goes on thin enough that it doesn’t fill threads, change bearing fits or bury casting detail. Powder coat is thick, and on a part with tight tolerances or fine detail that’s a problem.
It also comes in a genuine range of colours and sheens, including matches for factory finishes. So a set of cases can come back looking like they did leaving the factory, or in whatever you want if you’re building something of your own.
A coating is only as good as the prep underneath it. We vapour blast in the same building, so parts go from bare metal to cured coating without sitting around picking up oxidation in between.
Pricing
Cerakote Prices
Starting prices per part. Final cost depends on size, condition and how much prep the part needs before it can be coated — you get a firm quote before anything starts.
| Part | From |
|---|---|
| Master CylinderFront or rear, stripped of internals | $85 |
| Brake CaliperPiston bores and seal grooves masked | $85 |
| Inner Clutch CoverSealing faces protected | $120 |
| HubsPer hub, bearing seats masked | $165 |
| RadiatorsCores masked, frames and tanks coated | $220 |
| Engine CasesCase halves, bearing bores and faces masked | $280 |
Doing a whole engine or a full build? Send the list and we’ll quote it as a batch — it works out better than part by part.
What We Coat
Parts We Take On
Single components or a whole bike’s worth. Alloy, magnesium, steel and stainless.
Engine Cases & Covers
Cases, clutch and ignition covers in factory-correct silver, black or natural finishes. Sealing faces and bearing bores masked. From $280.
Cylinders & Heads
Heat-rated coatings that hold up to running temperature without discolouring, with bores and combustion chambers protected.
Frames & Swingarms
Chassis in original colours or something custom. Thin film means bearing housings and mounting faces stay true.
Brake Calipers
Calipers and master cylinders that survive brake fluid and heat instead of bubbling off after one hot lap. From $85.
Hubs & Wheels
Hubs brought back to an even finish, ready to lace with new spokes. From $165 per hub.
Hardware & Fasteners
Bolts, brackets, levers, footpegs and small parts, coated as a batch to keep a build looking consistent.
Scope
What’s Included, And What Isn’t
Included
- Degrease and surface prep
- Vapour blast to a clean, keyed surface
- Masking of threads, bores and sealing faces
- Coating applied to even film thickness
- Oven cure to manufacturer specification
- Parts bagged individually for return
Quoted Separately
- Disassembly and reassembly
- Bearing and seal removal or refitting
- Stripping existing paint or powder coat
- Weld and damage repair before coating
- Multi-colour or masked two-tone work
- Freight to and from the workshop
Parts need to arrive stripped — no bearings, seals, studs, rubber or plastic, since everything goes through an oven. If yours aren’t apart yet we can do that, quoted as labour on top.
Trade Work
Workshops, Restorers And Trade Clients
If you’re quoting a build that needs coating, send it here rather than to a powder coater who’ll bury the detail.
Motorcycle Workshops
Send the castings and hardware while you handle the mechanical side. Blasting and coating happen in one place, so one lead time instead of two.
Car & Classic Restorers
Rocker covers, intake manifolds, brackets, calipers and trim. Same process, same durability.
Fabricators & Builders
Custom frames, brackets and one-off parts finished in whatever colour the build calls for.
Regular Trade Accounts
Sending work through regularly? Talk to us about turnaround and trade terms.
How It Works
Drop In, Or Post It In
Parts freight cheaply. We coat for customers right across Australia, not just south-east Melbourne.
01
Send Photos And A Colour
Tell us the parts, what they’re off, and the finish you want — factory-correct, or something of your own. A couple of photos is enough to quote from.
02
Strip And Pack
Bearings, seals, studs, rubber and plastic out, since everything goes through an oven. Wrap each part separately and box it so nothing moves.
03
Blast, Mask, Coat, Cure
Vapour blasted to a keyed surface, threads and bores masked, coating sprayed to even thickness, then oven cured to spec.
04
Back To You
Bagged individually and returned, or kept here if the next step is an engine rebuild or a restoration with us.
Questions
Cerakote Questions
How much does Cerakote cost?
At Garage Eleven, master cylinders and brake calipers start at $85, inner clutch covers at $120, hubs at $165 each, radiators at $220 and engine cases at $280. Final cost depends on size, condition and prep required. Whole engines or full builds are quoted as a batch, which works out better than part by part.
What is Cerakote?
Cerakote is a ceramic-polymer coating sprayed on thin and then oven cured. It resists heat, fuel, brake fluid, solvents, abrasion and corrosion far better than paint, which is why it’s used on engine components, chassis and hardware.
Is Cerakote better than powder coating?
For precision parts, usually yes. Cerakote goes on much thinner, so it doesn’t fill threads, change bearing fits or bury casting detail and stamped numbers. Powder coat is thicker and more hard-wearing on a big flat surface, but on a part with tight tolerances the thickness is a problem.
Can Cerakote handle engine heat?
Yes. There are different coatings rated for different temperatures, from general chassis and case work through to high-temperature finishes for exhaust components. We pick the right one for where the part lives on the bike.
What colours can I get?
A wide range, including matches for factory finishes on vintage Japanese bikes, plus blacks, silvers, natural alloy tones and custom colours. Tell us what you’re trying to match and we’ll advise what’s achievable.
Do parts need to be stripped and blasted first?
Yes. A coating is only as good as the prep underneath it. Parts need to arrive with bearings, seals, studs, rubber and plastic removed, and we vapour blast them here before coating so there’s no delay or oxidation between the two steps.
Can I send parts in from interstate?
Yes. Castings and hardware freight cheaply and we coat for customers across Australia. Wrap each part separately so nothing knocks together, and pack the box so it can’t move.
Do you take trade work?
Yes. Motorcycle workshops, car and classic restorers and fabricators all send work through. Because blasting and coating both happen here, you get one lead time instead of coordinating two suppliers. Get in touch about turnaround and trade rates.
What about magnesium parts?
Magnesium is better served by Dow 7 chromate conversion coating, which is the factory-correct finish and stops magnesium corroding at the surface. Most engines are a mix, so we Cerakote the alloy and Dow coat the magnesium in the same job.
Get Started
Book Your Coating In
Pick a day to drop the parts in, or note that you’re posting them. Tell us what the parts are and what colour you’re after.
Cerakote Enquiry
Choose “Other” and describe the parts and the finish. Posting them in, or sending trade work? Pick any date and note it in the message.
Get It Coated Properly
Drop them in or post them in. 18 Rapid Way, Pakenham VIC 3810, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm — and Australia-wide by freight.
0423 963 402