OD green anodizing

mbelair · 7th September 2006, 21:56

I'm getting closer to ordering my Meg and I am wondering about that anodizing option. Anyone cares to comment on it's value, is it worth the 300$?

**trob09** · 7th September 2006, 22:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by mbelair)

I'm getting closer to ordering my Meg and I am wondering about that anodizing option. Anyone cares to comment on it's value, is it worth the 300$?

Two questions you'll want to ask yourself:
- how much is the color worth to me
- how much is an extra level of finish durability worth to me

The black finish is hard-coat anodized. This is somewhat thicker of a finish and somewhat more durable than regular anodizing. It's available in black (which can vary slightly towards grey, depending on the specific alloy)

Regular anodizing is somewhat thinner and somewhat less durable of a finish. It is available in many colors. It is still a tough finish, but less so than hardcoating.

Ken · 7th September 2006, 23:07

As Tim mentioned...how much is it worth to me? I have a silver can. It was very pretty when I got it. I took the giant Meg sticker off and gum residue left behind acted as a particle collector. Ick. Now, after a few hard dives the can has scratches and residue. In the end, your can will get beat up, or someone else will beat it up for you.

I figure when it looks really daggy I'll send the can off to get anodized or get a Rhino- type coating. Maybe, I'll leave it ugly?

***schford*** · 7th September 2006, 23:14

mmmmm I love my OD Green :-)

but then again it sure ain't as unique as Sarahs purple one!

If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes.....

mbelair · 7th September 2006, 23:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes.....

Makes you wonder who would want to keep a used torpedo scratch free!

So I guess it's a flip-a-coin decision and I'll compare with my buddies machines a year later and see if I made the right decision or not

***jradomski*** · 7th September 2006, 23:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

mmmmm I love my OD Green :-)

but then again it sure ain't as unique as Sarahs purple one!

If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes.....

I don't know the finish that ISC orders, but the strongest annodizing is hardcoat.. it can be dyed but only at thinner coatings.. the normal color of hardcoat is black to brownish (sometimes blueish) depending on the alloy..

hardcoat can also be inpregnated with teflon.. A hard annodize finish is nearly as hard as a diamond's surface.

**trob09** · 7th September 2006, 23:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

mmmmm I love my OD Green :-)

but then again it sure ain't as unique as Sarahs purple one!

If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes.....

That would be incorrect. Hardcoating is the toughest anodizing finish. Essentially it is Anodizing plus. Extra time and extra current are used to create a thicker finish.

It is available in any color you want - as long as you want black...

**trob09** · 7th September 2006, 23:57

looks like Joe & I have read the same tech specs...

**trob09** · 7th September 2006, 23:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

A hard annodize finish is nearly as hard as a diamond's surface.

The biggest problem, however, is that the material under that finish is quite a bit softer...

***jradomski*** · 8th September 2006, 00:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09)

The biggest problem, however, is that the material under that finish is quite a bit softer...

Yeah, but the surface will still look "marvelous" (think in a Billy crystal accent from SNL)

7th September 2006, 21:56	#1 (permalink)
mbelair RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 83	OD green anodizing I'm getting closer to ordering my Meg and I am wondering about that anodizing option. Anyone cares to comment on it's value, is it worth the 300$? __________________ Marc
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7th September 2006, 22:40	#2 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: OD green anodizing Quote: (Originally Posted by mbelair) I'm getting closer to ordering my Meg and I am wondering about that anodizing option. Anyone cares to comment on it's value, is it worth the 300$? Two questions you'll want to ask yourself: - how much is the color worth to me - how much is an extra level of finish durability worth to me The black finish is hard-coat anodized. This is somewhat thicker of a finish and somewhat more durable than regular anodizing. It's available in black (which can vary slightly towards grey, depending on the specific alloy) Regular anodizing is somewhat thinner and somewhat less durable of a finish. It is available in many colors. It is still a tough finish, but less so than hardcoating.
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7th September 2006, 23:07	#3 (permalink)
Ken Team Torrent Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 331	Re: OD green anodizing As Tim mentioned...how much is it worth to me? I have a silver can. It was very pretty when I got it. I took the giant Meg sticker off and gum residue left behind acted as a particle collector. Ick. Now, after a few hard dives the can has scratches and residue. In the end, your can will get beat up, or someone else will beat it up for you. I figure when it looks really daggy I'll send the can off to get anodized or get a Rhino- type coating. Maybe, I'll leave it ugly?
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7th September 2006, 23:14	#4 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: OD green anodizing mmmmm I love my OD Green :-) but then again it sure ain't as unique as Sarahs purple one! If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes..... __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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7th September 2006, 23:19	#5 (permalink)
mbelair RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 83	Re: OD green anodizing Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes..... Makes you wonder who would want to keep a used torpedo scratch free! So I guess it's a flip-a-coin decision and I'll compare with my buddies machines a year later and see if I made the right decision or not __________________ Marc
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7th September 2006, 23:54	#6 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: OD green anodizing Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) mmmmm I love my OD Green :-) but then again it sure ain't as unique as Sarahs purple one! If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes..... I don't know the finish that ISC orders, but the strongest annodizing is hardcoat.. it can be dyed but only at thinner coatings.. the normal color of hardcoat is black to brownish (sometimes blueish) depending on the alloy.. hardcoat can also be inpregnated with teflon.. A hard annodize finish is nearly as hard as a diamond's surface. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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7th September 2006, 23:56	#7 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: OD green anodizing Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) mmmmm I love my OD Green :-) but then again it sure ain't as unique as Sarahs purple one! If memory recalls then OD Green is the toughest finish there is for the Meg can - I think it is the same as they do US Torpedoes..... That would be incorrect. Hardcoating is the toughest anodizing finish. Essentially it is Anodizing plus. Extra time and extra current are used to create a thicker finish. It is available in any color you want - as long as you want black...
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7th September 2006, 23:57	#8 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: OD green anodizing looks like Joe & I have read the same tech specs...
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7th September 2006, 23:59	#9 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: OD green anodizing Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) A hard annodize finish is nearly as hard as a diamond's surface. The biggest problem, however, is that the material under that finish is quite a bit softer...
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8th September 2006, 00:07	#10 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,113	Re: OD green anodizing Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09) The biggest problem, however, is that the material under that finish is quite a bit softer... Yeah, but the surface will still look "marvelous" (think in a Billy crystal accent from SNL) __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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