Marker coatings/ finishes, what should I get done?

[yellowmitten]

Need some input on coatings/ finishes for a marker I'm working on. What do you think I should do to finish off my marker.?
Anno...
Hydro-Dipped...
Powder Coating...
any other process...?
I'm really looking for something that is going to last and not ware out. what are the pros/cons?

[kwik175]

In my opinion it depends on what outcome you are looking for. I am a fan of all the finishes depending on the build. Recently I sent 2 guns out for powder coating because that finish fit my need and gave me the result I was looking for. I send out to anno to match previously annoed parts frequently since mags get parted very often. Big question is what parts do you have, what type of build is it overall, what type of play are you involved in most of the time ? As far as wear goes I believe powder coat is most likely the most durable but you cannot do splashes and such. Precision Powder Coat puts out some amazing finishes which I have and can attest to their durability, but they are not over the top splashes or fades like Caustic Customs does. Each has their own benefits and appeal, both good but different.

[yellowmitten]

Powder coating was the way I was thinking of going as to in not really in to splash colours. The only thing I didn't like about the idea of powder coats is that I am un sure about the real sale value due to the fact of refinishing, can they be stripped? Does anyone know the life of Hydro dipping?

[kwik175]

Powder coating can be removed and redone at any point. The parts are media blasted before coating so there will be no anno left if the PC is removed. What I have is very custom and I believe it only adds to the resale. I am unsure of the hydro dipping life.

[keiko_819]

i prefer to get my parts anodized, i usually just get solid colors so if i ever do want to sell parts it wont be some one-off type of finish...im sure you seen this already but hydro dipping looks pretty good also, and it can be redone https://www.automags.org/forums/showt...rbon-Fiber-MAG
never tried powder coating but as you seen, kwik175 has some beautiful looking markers...as with everything, all the finishes will last as long as you take care of it.

[Runamok]

A guy I work with does Hydro. The dip is a VERY thin film. It then needs to be clear coated. It's all in what type clear coat is used. Nice patterns and color options,I'm not sure about the clear coat.