Carlos Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hi guys! I've been out of the game for about 5 years or so and have not followed trends for Open/Limited guns. I want to have my SV Limited .40 (with a top end in 9mm Supercomp - 2 guns in one) refinished and then post it for sale here. I mostly shoot Production these days. When I left 5 or more years ago, Hard Chrome was the "in" thing. Is there something better? Which one would a potential buyer prefer? Who are the preferred shops? (do they give certificates as prizes? I did not see much in the Classifieds). What are the costs and turn-around times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 If you want hard chrome, Metaloy is a good choice, with a quick turn around. I like a black finish, and have my Limited gun Ion Bonded, through Springer Precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I personally hate black guns specially Open guns. Just my opinion. There are some other colors available in the Cerracote finishes. They have a silver that looks just like hard chrome. Also Burnt Bronze is popular. Take a look at their website for a complete color chart. It wears as good as hard chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hello: Hard to beat hard chrome on pistols. It wears better than anything else I have seen and just looks great. You can have a brushed, bead or polished finish on the hard chrome as well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Steele Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) http://www.blacknitride.com/whatis.html http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=197183 Edited August 13, 2014 by Scott Steele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomore606 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Look into ion bond there are more colors than black. I personally wouldn't cerakote an SVI. That would be like repainting your Ferrari with krylon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsticks Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 You might consider selling it as is. IMHO you might have a difficult time recouping the refinishing costs, and so would be better off selling as is and leave room for the buyer to refinish to their taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I wouldn't refinish it. Competition shooters are not your usual gunship crowd. Most would rather have a better price on a gun that's solid with finish wear than pay more for one that's just refinished. If they want it refinished they can do it on their own. A refinish won't recoil what you pay for it with this crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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