How Dusty should Dust be?

[Mongoose]

So theoretically dust finish can vary based on the media type/size?

Yes that and the actual dye that is being used

[OPBN]

Make a list of all the parts, send me a pm and i will be able to give you a quote.

Pm sent.

[Ando]

I had a buddy that getto'ed a spider. Used RIT cloth Dye to ano his marker. Actually came out awesome with one minor blemish.

[Carnage reigns]

I recently picked up a Dust black CCM feedneck to go with what I thought was a dust black ULE body. When it came in, it was more flat than dust imo. the finish was more simliar to what would be found say on a J&J Elite kit, which I always thought was flat. Main reason I ask is that I was getting ready to send some parts out to have them anoed dust black including the barrel backs, but if this is the finish...... I was originally comparing to the differences in a dust black Intelli that I have and a gloss one. I'm a bit confused now to say the least.

I thought the CCM feedneck was pretty dust so I guess it's a matter of perspective.

[OPBN]

The one I got is VERY flat. To the point of almost being rough. I always considered dust to me more semi gloss or maybe satin. Similiar to a CP on/off.

[LK-13]

"dust" anodizing which is flat, matt, satin, and a host of other words is done by blasting the parts (sand blast / media blast) before going into the anodizing tank.
the relative size of the blasting media and the pressure at which the media is blasted
will effect the end products level of sheen and or specular reflection.

with out an industry standard to work with, every company can set up their operation the way they see fit.
end result, everybody is just a little different.

only real solution is find a company the does anodizing that you feel you can trust, because lord knows there have been issues there lately,
and get all the parts you want to match re-done by that company at the same time.
it's the only way to get a 100% sure match.

added expense? well yes.
but think of it like going from a factory paint job on your car, to a custom paint job by one of the high end hod rod paint shops.
might not be factory but........ DAMN!!