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Cerakote GEN II SOLID LEAF GREEN HIR-253 1QT/Bottle

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Cerakote GEN II SOLID LEAF GREEN HIR-253 1QT/Bottle

Overview

Cerakote HIR Series Gen II HIR-253 is oven-cured NIR signature management ceramic thin film coating, compliant with MIL-DTL-44436, for camouflage against 3rd-generation night vision. It delivers 9H hardness, outstanding abrasion, corrosion & chemical resistance, single-coat application at 1mil thickness. Ideal for military firearms, tactical accessories and defense hardware.
Pack sizes
1QTOn request
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Description

Cerakote GEN II SOLID LEAF GREEN HIR-253 (GEN II NIR) is a forest-green ceramic thin-film coating developed on proven ceramic-polymer technology. It manages visual and near-infrared signature while improving the durability, reliability and maintainability of equipment. Beyond signature management performance, Cerakote Gen II delivers excellent wear and corrosion resistance under harsh environmental conditions across all theaters of operation. Formulated to meet the NIR reflectivity requirements specified in MIL-DTL-44436 military specification, it is suitable for small arms, tactical gear and defense platform components. It achieves near-infrared signature control and delivers long-term protection in demanding field environments.

Applications

  • NIR Signature Management: conforms to the near-infrared (NIR) reflectivity standards outlined in military specification MIL-DTL-44436；

  • High-Performance Ceramic Thin-Film System: Single-coat application without primer/topcoat; 1 mil recommended thickness, minimal impact on tight tolerances；

  • Superior Mechanical Performance: 9H pencil hardness, 5B cross-cut adhesion, excellent impact & bend crack resistance, outstanding abrasion resistance；

  • Excellent Corrosion & Chemical Resistance: Withstands salt spray, solvents and chemicals for demanding field conditions；

  • VOC-exempt formulation, environmentally compliant；

  • Typical Applications：Military small arms, firearms, tactical accessories, optics housings, tactical hardware; ground defense platform components; law enforcement equipment; precision metal parts requiring NIR camouflage against 3rd-gen night vision detection.

  • ⚠️Note：HIR Gen II falls under defense-controlled coatings. Procurement outside of the United States typically requires an authorization letter issued by military or law enforcement authorities.

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Cerakote GEN II SOLID LEAF GREEN HIR-253 1QT/Bottle
Cerakote GEN II SOLID LEAF GREEN HIR-253 1QT/Bottle

Technical data

Model HIR-253
Curing Method Oven Cure 2h @250°F
Gloss Level 哑光 / 6GU
Coating Stability 500+ ℉
Strainer Size 150 mesh
Recommended Mil Thickness 1 mil

Pack sizes

Spec code Pack sizeContainer MOQAvailability
HIR-253 1QT Bottle On request

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