PVD Coating?

[D-Man]

Having seen Ceracoted X-Metals, I am wondering if anyone has sent in their frames to get them Plasma Vapor Deposition coated. It seems this would be the ultimate in durable finishes, and would look pretty neat.

 

[OakleyFrankFMJ]

@THE X-MAN may have input.

 

[kronin323]

The durability of PVD coatings can vary depending on what material is being used for the coating and how thickly it is applied.

I'm not sure an "average" PVD would be more durable than cerakote but IDK.

Oakley has released some PVD coated watches ("ion plated") and they have been sensitive to wear and scratching. I've never seen a PVD x-metal frame.

 

[qtrain23]

Yea it's been done.

 

[THE X-MAN]

Just another gimmick.

 

[D-Man]

Thanks for the replies. Looking for the most durable finish coating, sounds like the X-Metal is still near the top?

 

[THE X-MAN]

Actually I think the plasma is the most durable finish