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johnbt · September 1, 2012, 11:43 AM

The powder coat finish on my 1996 so-called Military Model CZ-75B has held up very well.

www.cz-usa.com/faq

Q: "What is the finish called "Black polycoat?"

A: Black polycoat is an electrostaticly-applied powder coating that is then oven cured to a hard shell. The coating is applied over a Parkerized or Phosphate finish which is very corrosion resistant in itself, the parts are then racked, given a negative charge and sprayed. This charged attraction literally draws the coating to the parts, giving the parts a uniform finish and reducing overspray. The parts are cured in an oven, producing a tough finish that meets Mil. Spec.

September 1, 2012, 11:43 AM	#9
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	The powder coat finish on my 1996 so-called Military Model CZ-75B has held up very well. www.cz-usa.com/faq Q: "What is the finish called "Black polycoat?" A: Black polycoat is an electrostaticly-applied powder coating that is then oven cured to a hard shell. The coating is applied over a Parkerized or Phosphate finish which is very corrosion resistant in itself, the parts are then racked, given a negative charge and sprayed. This charged attraction literally draws the coating to the parts, giving the parts a uniform finish and reducing overspray. The parts are cured in an oven, producing a tough finish that meets Mil. Spec.