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See Light Metals Coloring at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas. Visit our booth to explore precision anodizing for firearms and defense components built to perform.

See how anodizing racks and tooling affect coating quality, current distribution, and part performance, plus design tips from LMC’s finishing experts.

Explore the differences between anodizing and powder coating. Learn how each metal finishing process works and which is best for your component needs.

Learn about the different types of steel finishes and how to select the right one for your specific needs, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal.

Compare firearm finish types including anodizing, Cerakote, chrome, nitride, phosphate, and more. Learn which gun coating offers the best durability.

Compare anodizing, powder coating, and bright dip to choose the best finish types for your aluminum parts. Get expert guidance from Light Metals Coloring.

Compare passivation with anodizing, electroplating, electropolishing, and other techniques to determine the right metal finishing method for your application.

Get a comprehensive comparison of Cerakote vs Anodized for firearm finishes, detailing pros and cons for durability, aesthetics, and overall performance.

Compare anodizing vs electroplating to see which metal finishing process fits your project. Learn about applications, durability, aesthetics, and more.