Yellow SF G2 LED

[chuck4570]

I just Recieved a SF G2 LED, it has the aluminum head, my question is weather it is anodized, or painted?

Chuck

 

[SureAddicted]

It's type II anodize. Same as a 6P bezel.

 

[WildChild]

It's type II anodize. Same as a 6P bezel.

Weren't the colored G2L heads powder coated?

 

[Size15's]

Yes, the G2L-YL (Yellow) has a powder-coated aluminium bezel.
(it is not anodised).
The same is true for the -OD (Olive Drab) and -TN (Tan)

 

[SureAddicted]

Is powder coat more durable?

EDIT I'll answer my own question. Anodize scratches, and powder coat does chip.

 

[Size15's]

It is a different type of durability. Neither is a growth of aluminium oxide from the metal substrate like Type III "Hard" Anodisation.

I understand that SureFire experimented with trying to achieve yellow in type II and were not satisfied with the available shades of yellow, nor the consistency of the shade/hue.
They compared the physical performance characteristics of coloured anodisation with those of powder-coating and decided that the powder-coat was the more suitable finish to go for.

 

[SureAddicted]

Thanks Al.

 

[chuck4570]

Thanx Guys for Clearing that question up.

Chuck