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Posted: 3/24/2011 7:26:39 PM EDT
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Differences at all? im looking for parts for some guns, and I can't figure out what the difference is, so, help! and also which chips less and is more "durable"
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Well, for one, Parkerizing is not paint, its an electrochemical phosphate coating that bonds to the surface of the metal, so it does not chip off, but can be worn away from friction or abrasives. Parkerizing ranges from light gray to flat black, depending on what chemicals are used.
"Matte" generally means something not reflective. Both parkerizing and "matte" coating would not be as reflective as say, a gloss or semi-gloss paint. As for whats providing that matte coating, it could be a paint, or it could be bluing. Paint can and does flake, this depends on what kind of paint it is (stuff like Duracoat and Alumahyde are very durable when properly applied), and how well it was applied. Bluing also depends on how its applied, but poor jobs are more apparent in the coloring of the blue. From most to least durable; Parkerizing, Bluing, Most Paints. In the end, it comes down to what you are trying to match the part to, as they all are finishes. |
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Quoted: Well, for one, Parkerizing is not paint, its an electrochemical phosphate coating that bonds to the surface of the metal, so it does not chip off, but can be worn away from friction or abrasives. Parkerizing ranges from light gray to flat black, depending on what chemicals are used. "Matte" generally means something not reflective. Both parkerizing and "matte" coating would not be as reflective as say, a gloss or semi-gloss paint. As for whats providing that matte coating, it could be a paint, or it could be bluing. Paint can and does flake, this depends on what kind of paint it is (stuff like Duracoat and Alumahyde are very durable when properly applied), and how well it was applied. Bluing also depends on how its applied, but poor jobs are more apparent in the coloring of the blue. From most to least durable; Parkerizing, Bluing, Most Paints. In the end, it comes down to what you are trying to match the part to, as they all are finishes. also matte finish could be bead blasted instead of a higher polish. Bead blast the piece then toss it in the park tank for good results. The purpose of it is to help it hold oil on the surface |
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