The process of producing a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition coating using fluorine monomer gases as a feedstock can produce a PTFE-like hydrophobic coating. There are many fluorine-containing monomer gases optimized for plasma feedstocks. These optimizations in coating performance can vary widely based on the application or industry requirements. Examples of some of the optimizations would include contact angle, mechanical wear performance, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, biocompatibility, water-resistance, or chemical resistance.