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I started a new thread with a better description in the title in case someone later down the line was looking for info on copper plating, so this is a repeat from the other thread but now updated with photos.
They started out as a regular old pair of plasma Juliets. I had seen the copper done before, several times, but I wanted to tweak it a bit. I wanted to do real copper plating but toned down in more of a mat finish rather than high gloss looking like a new copper penny. Finally found the man for the job, Cory goes by username RonkPM on this forum, Cory had never done anything but the bright and shiny plating but he was willing to give it a shot, can't ask for more than that, so off they went. A few weeks later, the results speak for themselves, the photos make them look more shiny than they are in person. I then had Cory send the pieces to the XMan (Mark) who did the bridge and stems in black and did his magic on reassembly and even nailed the color on the rivet heads perfectly. Cory was having trouble plating the SS rivets, it would adhere but easily wipe off. We decided it would be best to have Mark do the reassembly and then match it as close as possible. If you have ever had a pair of shades refinished by anyone, you know we get a mental pic of what it will look like, when it's all is said and done and the credit card balance rises we hope the result matches what we had imagined. I was no different. As for lenses, wasn't sure what to do, I had two options ready to go in, one is the Ikon Rose Gold that is actually a very nice copper color, with a grey tint that I prefer, then I have two pairs of silver mirror, One are the Oakley's and one Revant Elite, all polarized which is a must for me. The glasses arrived yesterday and I installed the Ikon lenses first. I was concerned that it might be to much copper for my tastes or the color wouldn't be close enough to match right. Boy was I wrong, the color is about as close as you can get. I was so happy with the way they looked I didn't even try the silver mirror yet. I will give these a run and try the silver at a later date. Let me know what y'all think, I know I am a ugly dude and take crappy photos, unlike some on this forum who are very talented when it comes to photos, like my friend on the Big Island!!!! I would also like to thank Cory and Mark for their craftsmanship and great customer service.
Merry Christmas
Later
NCH
From having the one pair that were run over by my 1 ton dually to now having 5 pairs of Juliets, I should be set on shades for the rest of my life, lol!!!!! Probably going to sell the polished pair as they seldom get worn.
They started out as a regular old pair of plasma Juliets. I had seen the copper done before, several times, but I wanted to tweak it a bit. I wanted to do real copper plating but toned down in more of a mat finish rather than high gloss looking like a new copper penny. Finally found the man for the job, Cory goes by username RonkPM on this forum, Cory had never done anything but the bright and shiny plating but he was willing to give it a shot, can't ask for more than that, so off they went. A few weeks later, the results speak for themselves, the photos make them look more shiny than they are in person. I then had Cory send the pieces to the XMan (Mark) who did the bridge and stems in black and did his magic on reassembly and even nailed the color on the rivet heads perfectly. Cory was having trouble plating the SS rivets, it would adhere but easily wipe off. We decided it would be best to have Mark do the reassembly and then match it as close as possible. If you have ever had a pair of shades refinished by anyone, you know we get a mental pic of what it will look like, when it's all is said and done and the credit card balance rises we hope the result matches what we had imagined. I was no different. As for lenses, wasn't sure what to do, I had two options ready to go in, one is the Ikon Rose Gold that is actually a very nice copper color, with a grey tint that I prefer, then I have two pairs of silver mirror, One are the Oakley's and one Revant Elite, all polarized which is a must for me. The glasses arrived yesterday and I installed the Ikon lenses first. I was concerned that it might be to much copper for my tastes or the color wouldn't be close enough to match right. Boy was I wrong, the color is about as close as you can get. I was so happy with the way they looked I didn't even try the silver mirror yet. I will give these a run and try the silver at a later date. Let me know what y'all think, I know I am a ugly dude and take crappy photos, unlike some on this forum who are very talented when it comes to photos, like my friend on the Big Island!!!! I would also like to thank Cory and Mark for their craftsmanship and great customer service.
Merry Christmas
Later
NCH
From having the one pair that were run over by my 1 ton dually to now having 5 pairs of Juliets, I should be set on shades for the rest of my life, lol!!!!! Probably going to sell the polished pair as they seldom get worn.
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