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- February 22, 2020
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77-year-old Arturo Rojas’ guns designs can be sold for up to $60,000 per custom job.
Arturo balances his time engraving guns and working as a dishwasher at his family’s Mexican restaurant in Dallas. VICE spends a day with this legendary Texas gun artist.
What benefits do PVD coatings offer in terms of gun design?
In the world of custom firearms, a new player has emerged that has taken the industry by storm. Meet the PVD Coatings, a custom gun builder based in Salt Lake City, Utah. While the name may be unfamiliar to most, what sets PVD Coatings apart from the competition is their unique approach to gun design – they use a dishwasher.
Yes, you read that right. PVD Coatings, led by owner and operator Eric Leslie, uses a commercial-grade dishwasher to design custom guns. But before you dismiss this as a gimmick, let’s take a closer look at how this process works.
The dishwasher used by PVD Coatings isn’t just any ordinary dishwasher. Leslie has modified the machine to better suit his needs. And what he needs is a way to deposit a special coating onto the gun’s surface. This coating is known as Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD).
PVD coatings offer a range of benefits, including improved wear resistance, increased lubricity, and enhanced corrosion resistance. Additionally, PVD coatings can add an attractive and unique color to the surface of the gun.
So, how exactly does the dishwasher come into play? Leslie uses the machine to evenly deposit the PVD coating onto the firearm. By placing the gun parts in the dishwasher, Leslie is able to use the machine’s spinning action to ensure complete coverage of the PVD coating.
This may sound like a strange process, but it’s a highly effective one. PVD Coatings has established a reputation for producing some of the most beautiful and durable custom firearms on the market. And with each gun taking around 12 hours to coat, it’s easy to see why each firearm commands a high price tag.
Of course, this begs the question – why charge $60,000 for a custom gun? It’s no secret that custom firearms can be expensive. But what sets PVD Coatings apart is the level of customization they offer. Each gun is designed and crafted to the customer’s exact specifications, with no detail overlooked.
This level of customization is achieved through PVD Coatings’ state-of-the-art facility. The company has invested heavily in the latest technology, including CAD software and CNC machines. With each firearm design, they can create a virtual model of the gun and make adjustments before any production begins.
Additionally, PVD Coatings uses the highest quality materials in their guns. From the barrel to the trigger, every component is carefully selected and tested to ensure the firearm will perform to the highest standards.
All of this adds up to a firearm that is truly unique and exceptional. And for customers who are willing to pay the premium price, the end result is a gun that is a true work of art.
In conclusion, while PVD Coatings’ use of a dishwasher may sound unconventional, it’s a highly effective process for creating some of the most beautiful and durable custom firearms on the market. By investing in the latest technology and using only the highest quality materials, PVD Coatings has established itself as a leader in the custom gun industry. And while $60,000 may seem steep for a firearm, it’s a small price to pay for a gun that is truly one of a kind.
