Plating durability

[LouisQC]

I saw recently on a website a grading of different plating durability. The scale was from 1 to 5.

However, I can't recall the website and haven't bookmarked it (else I wouldn't be asking it here no? )

I've gone through a few pen kits website but with no luck.

Anyone knows where I saw this?

 

[kent4Him]

I might be the Craft Supplies web site. I know they have a rating in the catalog. http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/

 

[Rifleman1776]

Most of the major suppliers provide some explanation of platings. All you need to know for gold is 'titanium' and sivler (color) 'rhodium'. The rest wear, sometimes quickly, and are not as desirable.

 

[GaryMGg]

Nothing wrong with good ole fashioned chrome. Affordable and wears well too.

 

[DAVIDMANUEL]

May be that site is this
http://reviews.ebay.com/Pen-Kit-Plating-Options-Guide_W0QQugidZ10000000001251605

If not, may be can help you.

 

[redfishsc]

The best platings in my experience, as stated above are

Rhodium/Platinum
titanium gold
black titanium (which seems to be the most durable of the whole lot IMO)
chrome (almost as durable as rhodium, looks great, and often half the price).

 

[LouisQC]

Thanks everyone. I know the plating durability myself but I want the link to refer to it for possible clients. I'll keep looking.