Is DLC coating scratch proof?
Really good DLC (like we use) is not only very expensive and time consuming to apply but is harder than most other PVD coatings. With a surface hardness of more than 4,500 HV it is extremely scratch resistant. It also work-hardens the steel, improving its hardness.
Does DLC scratch easily?
The layer is extremely durable and scratch-resistant. The name diamond-like-carbon means that the layer is as scratch-resistant as diamonds. DLC is sometimes mixed up with PVD, but these are not exactly the same. In fact, PVD is not a coating, but a process of coating.
Is DLC coating worth it?
Since DLC coating is much harder, making it bond to a metal surface is a much more complicated process, hence, it is pricier than the PVD. The DLC coating will, again, be more pricier than PVD, but if you’re heading to extreme adventures quite often, it may be well worth the investment.
Can you repair DLC coating?
DLC Coated Titanium Garmin does not recommend any attempt to repair the finish, even if taken to a jeweler. Any type of repair will most likely strip the DLC coating and colored finish.
How long does DLC coating last?
DLC stands for Diamond Like Carbon and should last a lifetime. I have it on my Ball and it still looks new after 5 years (built in 2007). The DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating process is a coating process using diamond like carbons.
Can you remove DLC coating?
Yes. DLC coating can be removed or stripped if required. While the DLC layer can be removed within the same coating chamber using a reactive plasma-based process, removal of the PVD underlayer(s) requires components to be immersed in a chemical solution for a certain time period.
Can you DLC titanium?
Diamond like carbon (DLC) coating can reduce the wear and corrosion of these metal alloys. The DLC coating on titanium alloy shows the best adhesion than that on stainless steel and CoCrMo alloy, because the chemical bond energy holding Ti atom (of titanium alloy surface) and C atom (of DLC) together is the strongest.
Does black PVD scratch?
The solution: using physical vapor deposition (PVD) to add a thin, hard coating of black material on the watch case that is nigh impossible to scratch, protecting both the finish and the stainless steel underneath.
What is black DLC coating?
Diamond-Like Carbon
The First Choice Black DLC Coating for Watches DLC is an acronym for Diamond-Like Carbon. The DLC coating is an advanced thin-film coating method using either PVD deposition via Arc and Sputtering or PACVD (Plasma Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition).
How do you touch up a black watch?
The super black blends perfectly and you can not tell there is any touch up done. The way to do it is to shake the pen, apply a tiny amount to the area you want to touch up, then remove any excess with your finger by wiping it across. It will dry in under 5 minutes. Just something to take note, however.
How hard is DLC coating?
Depending on which form is applied, DLC is as hard, or even harder, than natural diamond. In ta-C form, DLC typically measures between 5000-9000HV. Other forms range from 1000-4000HV. The high hardness of DLC coatings reduces the likelihood of hard particle penetration into tools or parts.
Does PVD coating scratch?
PVD or DLC coating. All worn watches will eventually get scratched, regardless of how careful you may be. These inferior coatings are cost effective, but they should not be used on luxury timepieces that are meant to be enjoyed for many years. Scratched coatings do not look cool.
