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Bare vs. anodized McLux-PR head
- Thread starter Alan Hsu
- Start date
Rothrandir
Flashaholic
it's a lot more susceptable to scratching, yes.
roguesw
Enlightened
is the black HA3 or HA2??
i am thinking of getting it if it is Ha3,
i am thinking of getting it if it is Ha3,
jtice
Flashaholic
alan
I have found that bare AL isnt TOO bad. Yes, it will get scratched alot easier, but yes, it will also polish very well.
I use "flitz" and it works wonders. If you just give her alittle polishing every so often, she will shine. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I have found that bare AL isnt TOO bad. Yes, it will get scratched alot easier, but yes, it will also polish very well.
I use "flitz" and it works wonders. If you just give her alittle polishing every so often, she will shine. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
What every one has said so far..... The black is a hard anodize and uses no pigments. The guy who is doing these parts for me has an 80' tank and does sail boat masts and other marine hardware; parts that see some pretty nasty exposure to the elements!
Beretta1526
Flashlight Enthusiast
I have to second that the black HA is very nice. I also like the "look" of the bare Al head, so I'm wondering how it would look to have one just straight EN plated or bead-blast/EN combo like the original McLux head. What do you think Don?
Beretta,
I think there are too many possible combinations here! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have located a plating shop about an hour away from my home who sounds to be able to do just about anything. The unfortunate part is that there is a minimum lot charge which precludes getting these heads done in different finishes. I like the looks of the raw Al and it allows folks to modify the head in shape and design if they want without cutting through a finish and having different colors. One could also sweet talk a local anodizer or plater into dropping the raw head into the next batch.
I really like the HA black as it provides a good durable finish, enhances thermal radiation or so I have been led to believe and of import, it provides an electrical isolation for the LED slug; a requirement on the DownBoy converters.
The next batch of PR heads which I hope to receive soon will be anodized. At this point, I am seriously considering having them done in HA3 natural instead of black. None of the McLux parts to date have been done in HA3 natural and I think it's about time this changes. Frankly, as time goes, more and more of the McLux heads will be hosted on SF bodies and it seems to me that having a reasonable color match with the SF would be desireable to many??!?!
- Don
I think there are too many possible combinations here! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have located a plating shop about an hour away from my home who sounds to be able to do just about anything. The unfortunate part is that there is a minimum lot charge which precludes getting these heads done in different finishes. I like the looks of the raw Al and it allows folks to modify the head in shape and design if they want without cutting through a finish and having different colors. One could also sweet talk a local anodizer or plater into dropping the raw head into the next batch.
I really like the HA black as it provides a good durable finish, enhances thermal radiation or so I have been led to believe and of import, it provides an electrical isolation for the LED slug; a requirement on the DownBoy converters.
The next batch of PR heads which I hope to receive soon will be anodized. At this point, I am seriously considering having them done in HA3 natural instead of black. None of the McLux parts to date have been done in HA3 natural and I think it's about time this changes. Frankly, as time goes, more and more of the McLux heads will be hosted on SF bodies and it seems to me that having a reasonable color match with the SF would be desireable to many??!?!
- Don
kj
Enlightened
I've prepared SF E1E and E2E in both natural and black HA for these heads so either finish is fine with me /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif But I'm afraid people will be severe on the color/tint matching if you go with the HA3 natural.
In any way, I'm hoping the trimmed version to be anodized /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
In any way, I'm hoping the trimmed version to be anodized /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
kj,
Thanks,
I have also had that concern but when it comes to SF, I think (hope) most understand that the color is secondary to the function of the plating or anodizing! I personally don't mind the black mixed with the natural color and if in fact the black is better at radiating heat, I believe in function over looks. I have some E1e's and E2e's on order in HA black but they don't seem to be available in the states at present.
- Don
Thanks,
I have also had that concern but when it comes to SF, I think (hope) most understand that the color is secondary to the function of the plating or anodizing! I personally don't mind the black mixed with the natural color and if in fact the black is better at radiating heat, I believe in function over looks. I have some E1e's and E2e's on order in HA black but they don't seem to be available in the states at present.
- Don
Beretta1526
Flashlight Enthusiast
I agree that the function is what comes first here. The fact that these look great is just a bonus (some more bonus than others). I would like to find a plating shop that would do small batches, but I haven't looked yet.
tylerdurden
Flashlight Enthusiast
Now we just need HA3 powerpacks! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
AllenInHouston
Newly Enlightened
If you're looking for a vote, I pick black. I was going to get a black one when they were available, but the money wasn't around while they were in the shop. Now I have an order ready (you gotta love being able to save your shopping cart); it's just waiting on (hopefully) black PR heads to show up.
Allen
Allen
OK,
Seems like a good time to jump in now (ignoring Tyler; sheesh! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif ) and say thanks guys! I think I'll just stick with the black HA. I know it works well, the anodizer is close by and the color black will go with just about anything.
- Don
Seems like a good time to jump in now (ignoring Tyler; sheesh! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif ) and say thanks guys! I think I'll just stick with the black HA. I know it works well, the anodizer is close by and the color black will go with just about anything.
- Don
