Majority1775 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 What's the best finish for a pistol? I've heard NP3 is nice for non gold lubricity and great color/toughness. Any other coatings that I should consider? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrmblr Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ionbond DLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ionbond DLC+1DLC is very hard and durable. Only 3 microns thick so it can be applied after fitting your parts or to an existing gun. It takes on the finish level (polished, matte, satin) of the underlying surface. It's the same coating Surefire uses it on their suppressor adapter muzzle brakes and flash hiders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) +1 for ion bond. I had a customer's gun done in NP3. It was really nice, but a little slippery for a competition Gun. Maybe on a 2011 frame, but I don't care for it on the slide. Edited April 12, 2016 by PatJones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr88 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not withstanding color preferance - hard chrome. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majority1775 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Any idea on a finishing shop in Dallas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majority1775 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thanks for the information, I'll research them all tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 APW hard chrome for the win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 (edited) Hard chrome is very tough and doesn't look so bad if it gets dinged. Edited April 12, 2016 by bountyhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I went with Ion bond. Happy with it so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardBlake Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I like Hard Chrome, and I'm a fan of the work done by APW. NP3 seems to be very popular these days and maybe a nice option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majority1775 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Anyone know a contact at Ionbond or Robar? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majority1775 Posted April 13, 2016 Author Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thanks for all the help Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I had mine LeBronze'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 I had mine LeBronze'd. It doesn't matter how many times I see that gun, it is so cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Just realized that's an old photo. It looks like this now. The finish is amazing. In hind sight I should have done a more subdued surface prep instead of the high polish (it's so shiny!) but there is NO wear on it at all after a year and a half of shooting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Anyone know a contact at Ionbond or Robar? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ionbond doesn't work directly with consumers. I had mine done through this guy. http://www.jabuie.com/ionbond.html His prices are listed on the site. He was helpful and i was happy with the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Allentown PA Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 (edited) Anyone know a contact at Ionbond or Robar? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ionbond doesn't work directly with consumers. I had mine done through this guy. http://www.jabuie.com/ionbond.html His prices are listed on the site. He was helpful and i was happy with the finish. Chad has done several for me and currently has a couple more in his shop. Very customer focused, easy to talk to, and good results. Edited April 13, 2016 by Steve in Allentown PA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmella Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Just realized that's an old photo. It looks like this now. The finish is amazing. In hind sight I should have done a more subdued surface prep instead of the high polish (it's so shiny!) but there is NO wear on it at all after a year and a half of shooting it. what finish is that and who did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 TiCN by Calico Coatings. It's a PVD coating. Harder than the gold TiN barrels and shotgun bolts you see other companies use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majority1775 Posted April 15, 2016 Author Share Posted April 15, 2016 Just realized that's an old photo. It looks like this now. The finish is amazing. In hind sight I should have done a more subdued surface prep instead of the high polish (it's so shiny!) but there is NO wear on it at all after a year and a half of shooting it. What is LeBronze'd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardBlake Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 (edited) TiCN by Calico Coatings. It's a PVD coating. Harder than the gold TiN barrels and shotgun bolts you see other companies use. I wanted my gun done like that. But had to go NP3. The gun isn't finished and I already know I'm not going to happy with it. I may just lose my 1k deposit and find another builder down the road that will use someone like Calico to finish the gun. I agreed to go with the new finish but now think the gun is a waste of money if I'm not happy. I may just continue shooting my DVC. I was starting to get over it, but seeing your gun again settles the decision. Edited April 15, 2016 by EdwardBlake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Any idea on a finishing shop in Dallas? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've got a buddy here at Scalpel Arms in Dallas that does amazing ceracoat. That shows wear but it's cheap and easy to get redone, and you have infinity color options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 TiCN by Calico Coatings. It's a PVD coating. Harder than the gold TiN barrels and shotgun bolts you see other companies use. I talked to Calico about 2 months ago. They no longer do individual/small projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmella Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 TiCN by Calico Coatings. It's a PVD coating. Harder than the gold TiN barrels and shotgun bolts you see other companies use. I talked to Calico about 2 months ago. They no longer do individual/small projects.same here. I emailed them after I saw this post and the quote to do one gun for an individual was something like $1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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