PPS Finishes: experience and opinions please! - Page 3

Mayvik · 03-22-2008, 06:21 PM

I haven't gotten my black zinc order in yet, but I did get my gloss powdercoat Stroker from PPS the other day. It's nice and shiny and looks durable, but for some reason it just reminds me of spray paint that was put on thick.

My Ditto Deuce has black wrinkle powdercoat from KPCS, and it looks great (especially in contrast with the gloss black anno'ed stock Phantom parts). So far I haven't had any problems with chipping or scratching and it seems pretty durable as well.

I'm pretty sure Mad Customs does nickel plating as well, FYI.

I haven't seen any Duracoat in person, but that's another option. From the pictures I've seen though, it also seems to resemble a heavy painting than a plating.

palerider · 03-24-2008, 01:26 AM

PD218
Black zinc

himurax13 · 03-25-2008, 11:20 AM

Can the Black Oxide finish be done to an older nickel plated marker?

SpinDoctor15 · 03-25-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latoolman

I've had 3 guns with this.... NEVER EVER seen it rub off.... 1000x tougher than Powder Coat....

I've sneezed and scratched the powdercoated Hurc.... NO LIE...

Pyscho's old Hurc H2106... Black Zinc... Had that gun apart and assembled several times... NOT A SCRATCH....

Just had a Painter done.... Black Zinc is dead sexy... and bullet proof....

You see where I'm going with this.......

I'll even give you a Guarantee.... If you don't like I'll buy it off you ..

That's my No Hassle Gun Whore Guarantee

http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/data/768/KP3sc.jpg
http://www.mcarterbrown.com/gallery/data/768/KP3sc2.jpg

I'm sold on these pics. I'm going with Black Zinc! Thanks Jimmy.

vicodinfreak · 03-25-2008, 02:36 PM

If you go with the Black Zinc on a pump gun, then you will have wear from the pump handle rubbing.

JTurtle · 03-26-2008, 12:52 AM

Both guns I've got (Pug and Typhoon) are both matte. I like the duribility of it just fine, plus I like the look. My two cents.

View Poll Results: Which finished, based on pros/cons and experience?
Black Zinc	9	33.33%
Wrinkle-black powdercoat	3	11.11%
Gloss-black powdercoat	0	0%
PPS matte nickel	10	37.04%
KPCS Custom powdercoating	5	18.52%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

03-24-2008, 01:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
palerider Active Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 135	PD218 Black zinc __________________ Underground Mod Shop - SPPL Referee Coordinator - A5OG - MCB

03-26-2008, 12:52 AM	#26 (permalink)
JTurtle MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 291	Both guns I've got (Pug and Typhoon) are both matte. I like the duribility of it just fine, plus I like the look. My two cents. __________________ Where's the water!!!!! POG# 904 LPPC# 86

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03-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mayvik Sausage Lover Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver Posts: 2,524	I haven't gotten my black zinc order in yet, but I did get my gloss powdercoat Stroker from PPS the other day. It's nice and shiny and looks durable, but for some reason it just reminds me of spray paint that was put on thick. My Ditto Deuce has black wrinkle powdercoat from KPCS, and it looks great (especially in contrast with the gloss black anno'ed stock Phantom parts). So far I haven't had any problems with chipping or scratching and it seems pretty durable as well. I'm pretty sure Mad Customs does nickel plating as well, FYI. I haven't seen any Duracoat in person, but that's another option. From the pictures I've seen though, it also seems to resemble a heavy painting than a plating.

03-25-2008, 02:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
vicodinfreak Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12	If you go with the Black Zinc on a pump gun, then you will have wear from the pump handle rubbing.