D D-Man Oakley Beginner 28 53 10/9/16 #1 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.
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 Legend - - Vlad the Impaler Premium Member Lifetime Member 86,270 9,393 The Castle 10/9/16 #2 @THE X-MAN may have input.
kronin323 Font of Useless Knowledge 46,014 7,943 Austin, TX 10/10/16 #3 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.
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 The Printing Pundit Premium Member 12,755 8,173 United States 10/10/16 #4 Yea it's been done.
THE X-MAN I am Jim Jannard... Premium Member Lifetime Member 7,577 4,723 ILLINOIS 10/10/16 #5 Just another gimmick.
D D-Man Oakley Beginner 28 53 10/10/16 #6 Thanks for the replies. Looking for the most durable finish coating, sounds like the X-Metal is still near the top?
Thanks for the replies. Looking for the most durable finish coating, sounds like the X-Metal is still near the top?
THE X-MAN I am Jim Jannard... Premium Member Lifetime Member 7,577 4,723 ILLINOIS 10/10/16 #7 Actually I think the plasma is the most durable finish