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bluetick48
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I’ll have to say (not to go off rails of the powder coating topic) but I got the AS Cobalt SC and it’s pretty sexy paired with my powder coated Gunmetal 4000MAG

bluetick48
bluetick48

I’ve got to brag on my man Tony! I just sent him my Allstar 4000MAG and had it powder coated gunmetal. Not only did he do a great job, but he’s also just a great guy and takes a lot of pride in his wo

blue32
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I saw several posts about hydro dipping. Just wanted to weigh in on the durability factor. I had this Wilson aluminum dipped in a carbon fiber pattern by a local shop, and it’s extremely durable. So i

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wolfe_man

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1 hour ago, SeeingEyeDog said:

Hey @bluetick48, what's your best entry in the search field on EBay for the MAG4000? I know they don't come up often but, I am in the market and I don't want to miss a listing...

~Dog

The trick is to check back often. As normally you see them and then they're gone forever.  All of the good umpire gear guys know to 'buy it when you see it', because if you think about it, it'll be gone.

bluetick48

bluetick48

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1 hour ago, SeeingEyeDog said:

Hey @bluetick48, what's your best entry in the search field on EBay for the MAG4000? I know they don't come up often but, I am in the market and I don't want to miss a listing...

~Dog

@SeeingEyeDog


Allstar FM4000 

Allstar FM4000 MAG

Allstar MAG 

Allstar catcher mask 

.....got to do some digging but it’s paid off for me more than a few times.
....I’ve stumbled/lucked up on a few Nike Ti’s also. One for $40 (listed as a Wilson Ti) and one new with tags (royal pads) for $150 buy it now 

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MadMax

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We here at U-E made “snagging” – searching for, locating, discovering, and purchasing top-shelf masks (and other gear) on the cheap – much, much more difficult. 

Have you also combed thru OfferUp and Craigslist?

Thunderheads

Thunderheads

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30 minutes ago, ArchAngel72 said:

Curious on the powder coat dunno if this was asked or relayed

 

How does it feel weight wise compared to when it left you.  Did it gain weight or lose weight?

 

 

do you mean before vs. after powder-coating?

wolfe_man

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41 minutes ago, ArchAngel72 said:

Curious on the powder coat dunno if this was asked or relayed

 

How does it feel weight wise compared to when it left you.  Did it gain weight or lose weight?

 

 

Powder-coating does not change the weight at all - unless you were removing a vinyl coating from the mask, then it is much lighter after a powder-coating.   It's a very thin layer of material applied to your mask bars so they don't rust... think like food coloring - changes color, not weight.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

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wolfe_man

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I may send 5 new Adidas masks to Tony... I will probably keep a couple and sell the others at pretty much what I'll have in them (initial cost + PC and SH fees).

What colors should I do?

I know I would like a black matte and a gun metal, but what colors should I do for other three?

Some ideas:

  • Navy matte for HS?
  • Flag dip?
  • Metallic silver?
  • Charcoal?
  • Carbon fiber dip?
Thunderheads

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5 minutes ago, wolfe_man said:

I may send 5 new Adidas masks to Tony... I will probably keep a couple and sell the others at pretty much what I'll have in them (initial cost + PC and SH fees).

What colors should I do?

I know I would like a black matte and a gun metal, but what should I do for other three?

Some ideas:

  • Navy matte for HS?
  • Flag dip?
  • Metallic silver?
  • Charcoal?
  • Carbon fiber dip?

Navy matte for HS
Flag dip
Flat gray (Tony's done that for me before, it's fantastic)  Like a battleship gray w/ a protective clear coat over top.

 

 

wolfe_man

wolfe_man

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3 minutes ago, Thunderheads said:

Navy matte for HS?

 

Are you asking or agreeing? :HS

Option: navy matte color for high school games

Thunderheads

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Just now, wolfe_man said:

Are you asking or agreeing? :HS

I accidentally did something that posted it before it was finished ...look back up where it was, I edited it

wolfe_man

wolfe_man

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1 minute ago, Thunderheads said:

I accidentally did something that posted it before it was finished ...look back up where it was, I edited it

LOL I figured something like that. 

And then I can sell you the flag one!

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Rock Bottom

Rock Bottom

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20 minutes ago, Thunderheads said:

LMAO!  Either that or a CAMO DIP! :D 

Does anyone know what he is charging for the hydro dip? And how durable is the dip job to fouls, etc., as compared to a powder-coat?

wolfe_man

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45 minutes ago, Rock Bottom said:

Does anyone know what he is charging for the hydro dip? And how durable is the dip job to fouls, etc., as compared to a powder-coat?

As of 9/3/2020 at 2:42pm... updated pricing from Tony.

 

Standard Mask Powder-Coat:  $40

Standard Mask Hydro-Dip: $65

 

F3 Mask Powder-Coat:  $60

F3 Mask Hyrdo-Dip:  $85

 

Throat Guard Powder-Coat:  $15

Throat Guard Hydro-Dip:  $25

 

Shipping costs vary based on location and number of items.

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wolfe_man

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1 hour ago, Rock Bottom said:

And how durable is the dip job to fouls, etc., as compared to a powder-coat?

I'm told that they use this same dip process on wheels.   If you think of all that a wheel endures while going down the road at X miles per hour... if the dip can endure that, then I'm pretty sure it should hold up well to a baseball impact.

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SeeingEyeDog

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So, you say you have a flag mask, ehhhhhhhhhh @wolfe_man...

(reaches for gavel, never minding he is serving as an auctioneer on a potential auction he's going to also bid on...)

OknowwhatamIgonna'seeforthisflagmask? Hummanummaringadingding!

~Dog

BT_Blue

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14 hours ago, MadMax said:

We here at U-E made “snagging” – searching for, locating, discovering, and purchasing top-shelf masks (and other gear) on the cheap – much, much more difficult. 

Have you also combed thru OfferUp and Craigslist?

This comment seems to have been glossed right over. But I'm not sure truer words have been spoken on the equipment forum.

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Thunderheads

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13 hours ago, bluetick48 said:

I’ll have to say (not to go off rails of the powder coating topic) but I got the AS Cobalt SC and it’s pretty sexy paired with my powder coated Gunmetal 4000MAG

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@bluetick48 .... 2 questions:

1) Do I see Ray's harness on that FM4000MAG?

2) Can you maneuver that mask (taking it off and on) just as if you were only wearing a standard cap?

Fill us in with a full review please! :nod:  

ArchAngel72

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20 hours ago, wolfe_man said:

Powder-coating does not change the weight at all - unless you were removing a vinyl coating from the mask, then it is much lighter after a powder-coating.   It's a very thin layer of material applied to your mask bars so they don't rust... think like food coloring - changes color, not weight.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating

On the wiki page I see no verbiage that states its actually lighter than vinyl or other coatings. They just seem to list the better properties of it in how it can be laid on thick or thin with no drips runs or other issues

 

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