Black Boron RE-finish for Irons

[LionGolfer]

I'm thinking of refinishing a current set of saton chrome irons with a Black or Black Boron finish.

Any suggestions of a reliable shop to send them to? How much and how long please?

Also, are these finishes durable?

Thanks.

[LionGolfer]

Anyone used these guys before?

 

https://www.tigernickgolf.com

[LionGolfer]

Any suggestions?

[autronicdsm]

TSG? He had some Taylormade irons refinished a while ago that looked stunning.

I've sent two putters for soft black finish that came out good, except they didn't do any grinding/buffing. Putters were pretty old but in decent shape and only sand blasted to remove rust. I think it cost me about 90-100 bucks per head with shipping. Not sure if irons would be cheaper.

[LionGolfer]

Thanks but not a fan of tsg.

[MysteryV]

I believe Black Boron is the coating Miura uses, however I'm not sure if that's what's on my black 1008s. If it is, it's essentially black oxide and wears very quickly. I came into it knowing that, however I know many don't love black coatings that wear and rust quickly and easily. I'm personally a fan, though the mark on the toe of my 8 iron infuriates me to this day.

[LionGolfer]

Thanks for chiming in Mystery. Yes, black ox will wear. I'll be going with Satin Black Chrome. TigerNick replied. Will post before and after pics.

[LionGolfer]

Well, here are the before pics.

 

 

[titleist26]

black nitride would be the best finish for durability

[LionGolfer]

> @titleist26 said:

> black nitride would be the best finish for durability

 

Even compared to black chrome?

[titleist26]

yes I would say so. Nitride is the most durable black finish

[nfmoto]

Black DLC is going to be your best bet. More durable than nitride.

[LionGolfer]

> @nfmoto said:

> Black DLC is going to be your best bet. More durable than nitride.

 

Can you share who provides DLC (Not pvd) and cost pls.

[P.E.]

> @LionGolfer said:

> Thanks for chiming in Mystery. Yes, black ox will wear. I'll be going with Satin Black Chrome. TigerNick replied. Will post before and after pics.

I have purchased clubs from Nick before and he is great to deal with.

Looking forward to seeing your refinished clubs.

 

[LionGolfer]

> @"P.E." said:

> > @LionGolfer said:

> > Thanks for chiming in Mystery. Yes, black ox will wear. I'll be going with Satin Black Chrome. TigerNick replied. Will post before and after pics.

> I have purchased clubs from Nick before and he is great to deal with.

> Looking forward to seeing your refinished clubs.

>

 

That's great to know. Thanks for chiming in.

[nfmoto]

> @LionGolfer said:

> > @nfmoto said:

> > Black DLC is going to be your best bet. More durable than nitride.

>

> Can you share who provides DLC (Not pvd) and cost pls.

 

Golf garage. Check out their Instagram and FB.

 

[email protected]

[LionGolfer]

> @nfmoto said:

> > @LionGolfer said:

> > > @nfmoto said:

> > > Black DLC is going to be your best bet. More durable than nitride.

> >

> > Can you share who provides DLC (Not pvd) and cost pls.

>

> Golf garage. Check out their Instagram and FB.

>

> [email protected]

 

Thanks. Have emailed Kyle.

[ebk]

TigerNick did some great refinishing for mr. Black chrome. But I’m intrigued by DLC on irons - I have it on some other implements and it is great. I wonder if soft feeling irons feel less soft with DLC?

[LionGolfer]

I'm waiting on Kyle to email back on time and cost. I've also asked if his is indeed a PVD as opposed to DLC. There are some similarities in the process from what I read.

[P.E.]

Have you considered how to deal with the head weight change if you strip the chrome and go with nitride/pvd?

[LionGolfer]

> @"P.E." said:

> Have you considered how to deal with the head weight change if you strip the chrome and go with nitride/pvd?

 

hmmm.. i did not consider that. How much weight loss in SW terms will this bring? Thanks for the headsup.

[P.E.]

> @LionGolfer said:

> > @"P.E." said:

> > Have you considered how to deal with the head weight change if you strip the chrome and go with nitride/pvd?

>

> hmmm.. i did not consider that. How much weight loss in SW terms will this bring? Thanks for the headsup.

I am not an expert in chrome plating but I recall someone telling me that when completely stripping a chrome head there is a loss of 7 to 9 grams.

With 2 gr club head weight = 1 swing weight point that would be large swing weight change.

Tip weights and/or hosel weights may be the easiest way to restore the SW that you are playing if you refinish the heads in a non chrome.

I would definitely check with your potential refinishers before starting.

 

[ian-500]

https://www.golfironsuk.co.uk/cerakote-ceramic

No idea if its durable though mate.

[autronicdsm]

> @ebk said:

> TigerNick did some great refinishing for mr. Black chrome. But I’m intrigued by DLC on irons - I have it on some other implements and it is great. I wonder if soft feeling irons feel less soft with DLC?

 

Can you post a pic of your black chrome?

[ChristopherMcDonald]

I can tell you for certain Cerakote will change the feel

[LionGolfer]

I'm also not a fan of cerakote finish looks wise.

[ebk]

> @autronicdsm said:

> > @ebk said:

> > TigerNick did some great refinishing for mr. Black chrome. But I’m intrigued by DLC on irons - I have it on some other implements and it is great. I wonder if soft feeling irons feel less soft with DLC?

>

> Can you post a pic of your black chrome?

Here you go...

 

[LionGolfer]

Looks great EBK. Sonartec?

[autronicdsm]

Those looks good. I think I might pick this option over TSG soft black when I'm ready to refinish some blades.

[ebk]

> @LionGolfer said:

> Looks great EBK. Sonartec?

 

Thanks. Yes, Sonartec. Love ‘em.