Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) I have a pair of Oakley Juliets with the X-metal frame. Wandering if I'd be able to get them powder coated or even black chrome. It'd be a pretty cool twist on an already awesome set of sunglasses. Also if there's any photoshop Gurus on here would you mind shopping these to Black chrome and a powdered black? http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj32/Formula98/Juliets-1.png Edited October 14, 2010 by Benner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 How much do these cost new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 If you do want to get those done get ahold of Erik or I and lets see if we can work something out. Would love to tackle a cool project like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 with powder coating you will be changing the thicken of the metal which could cause issues with assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 That's my concern. Getting the rubber bits back on, and not puling a molten pile of Aluminum out of the oven. However, there are possibilities for paint or Anodizing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 How much do these cost new? $350 But I bought them off a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 What about the lens melting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hmmmm...... research time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 If you do want to get those done get ahold of Erik or I and lets see if we can work something out. Would love to tackle a cool project like this. Cool Any idea on a price? Feel free to take it to PM if you'd like. with powder coating you will be changing the thicken of the metal which could cause issues with assembly. That's my concern. Getting the rubber bits back on, and not puling a molten pile of Aluminum out of the oven. However, there are possibilities for paint or Anodizing..... Not fore sure what the metal is but it can handle a hell of a lot of abuse. The guy that had it before me had them fly off his head doing about 70mph and the frame didn't get so much as a scratch on them and they're still perfectly straight.. The lenses took the abuse so I'm ordering a new set tomorrow morning as well as the rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 What about the lens melting? Lenses are removed. All it takes is a t-5 torx bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hmmmm...... research time Here's the link with oakley http://www.oakley.com/pd/1123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Bring em by so we can look at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Bring em by so we can look at them. Will try and do in the next couple days. Where are you located at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Got it and replied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have the same ones, but mine are a couple of years old. I think they are made of titanium, if I remember correctly. They are the only pair of sunglass I have had for more than a year, I have had them for at least 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Pm'd you SOB. imma slap a bitch next time i see you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 I have the same ones, but mine are a couple of years old. I think they are made of titanium, if I remember correctly. They are the only pair of sunglass I have had for more than a year, I have had them for at least 4. I think you may be right. They're light as hell for being metal but strong as steel. They won't bend for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 X-Metal is a type of Titanium Alloy. http://www.oakley.com/innovation/optical_superiority/frame_construction http://www.oakley.com/pd/1277 Melting point of "Titanium" more than 1,650 °C or 3,000 °F http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium Just for reference. I want pictures when your done sounds like a sweet alteration to a pair of sunglasses I've sold in the stores before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks for the info jerrod. Plus rep to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragknee66 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Off topic.. but Im really considering dropping the cash for these babies.. http://www.oakley.com/products/6409/23696 http://www.oakley.com/images/catalog/generated/750x350/96/4af9a9058a1c3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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