◙◙◙◙◙ The "Aurora" Journey ◙◙◙◙◙

-rippers- · 07-19-2007, 10:19 PM

OK,

I have been doing a lot of research and testing on this "aurora" finish, and I am pretty sure I have just about figured it out. It has taken a lot of time and effort, but I think it has finally paid off. I will be going into the lab again either this or next week to test it on some actual parts. There are a few ways it can be done, but I will have to find out thich works best. Here are just some pics of it done to silicone wafers. Some of the processes used to create these effects wil not work on aluminim, but some will. I will keep this updated, but I should have a couple of "aurora" pieces by the end of this month.

By the way, I already know that PE is coming out with "aurora" part kits, but I wanted to see if I could do it myself. I can't tell you all of the details now, but I may release them later on. I will get some better pics tomm, but here are some pics for now:

EdgeExcal · 07-19-2007, 10:26 PM

very cool, props. keep us posted

heysueskreesto2 · 07-19-2007, 10:26 PM

Very nice. Looks like you have some potential here

keep us in the know

RoosterNerve · 07-19-2007, 10:27 PM

pretty cool, but do you have lots of parts for when it doesnt work to keep going?

-rippers- · 07-19-2007, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RoosterNerve

pretty cool, but do you have lots of parts for when it doesnt work to keep going?

ive got plently of parts, but I don't think I will be going through all of them. With the process I am using, I am expecting most of them to survive. I don't see why they wouldn't, but who knows.

weso98 · 07-19-2007, 10:31 PM

looks cool, i love aurora markers.

Deuceswildt3 · 07-19-2007, 11:21 PM

sweet someone who actually knows wtf they are talking about!!!!

slayeriic · 07-20-2007, 07:49 AM

If you can actually pull this off be prepared for most of pbnation to start throwing money at you!!!

CT Relentless 56 · 07-20-2007, 09:02 AM

very cool indeed keep us updated

LiquidSpeed · 07-20-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by slayeriic

If you can actually pull this off be prepared for most of pbnation to start throwing money at you!!!

tru dat.

Good luck.

PaintballerFourLife · 07-20-2007, 12:24 PM

Wow, Im very interested in seeing how this turns out...

MangoChutney · 07-20-2007, 12:56 PM

Godspeed sir, godspeed.

bunkerking900 · 07-20-2007, 01:07 PM

they dont look the best but considering there is a 90% fail rate they r really good

jkeyser14 · 07-20-2007, 01:27 PM

There are two ways to get that finish. One is just plane silicon dioxide, vary the thickness and you get different colors. The other is to do a titanium deposition and then anodize it. I've been thinking about trying the Si02 approach for a while now, but do not have access to the proper equipment.

i rock the ion · 07-20-2007, 01:29 PM

hunter120891 · 07-20-2007, 01:32 PM

as much as i would like to see this done, and having tried to get it done myself, i really dont think that it is a good idea because of the whole novelty of it. if you do start using this process for profit, 1 out of 3 guns would probably be aurora. that, in my opinion, ruins the whole idea and wonder surrounding the aurora pieces.

-rippers- · 07-20-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeyser14

There are two ways to get that finish. One is just plane silicon dioxide, vary the thickness and you get different colors. The other is to do a titanium deposition and then anodize it. I've been thinking about trying the Si02 approach for a while now, but do not have access to the proper equipment.

You're right about some of that, but not all. I have access to a lot of equiptment, and there are many ways to do it. I will just have to see which way turns out the best.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter120891

as much as i would like to see this done, and having tried to get it done myself, i really dont think that it is a good idea because of the whole novelty of it. if you do start using this process for profit, 1 out of 3 guns would probably be aurora. that, in my opinion, ruins the whole idea and wonder surrounding the aurora pieces.

The success rate should be about 100%. I don't see why not. I will explain once I get some actual pieces and guns done.

SmartParts5990 · 07-20-2007, 02:06 PM

wow nice job

Slowey · 07-20-2007, 02:15 PM

wow nice job dude. Props

paintballcrazy202 (Banned) · 07-20-2007, 02:32 PM

dude ill give u 300 bucks to do my gun if u get this running

takedamachine · 07-20-2007, 03:01 PM

dang looks really good.....where did you get the wafers to try the process on......i work in the semi conductor buisiness aswell and if even tried to take one i would get jacked by the company lol keep up the great work.........and remember if one of those wafers breaks dont touch the sharp edge that **** will slice right through you