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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/13/2012 8:41:21 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Shark15:
A little mix of FDE and OD http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/Shark15/fdeimage21.jpg what upper and lower are you using? I like the color |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 9:12:34 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Nameless_Hobo:
To you guys with burnt bronze Cerakote, do you find the paint to be excessively shiny? I was looking on their website and it apparently has a metallic element to it. The color looks cool, but I don't want to end up with an AR that's a shining beacon, heh. Quick answer: if done right no Long answer: Cerakote is a ceramic epoxy paint, and typical of epoxy it has two parts. I have worked a lot with Cerakote and found that the ratio of paint to hardener will determine the shininess of the finish. The more hardener, the more it of shine it will have. A good Cerakote shop will know the best measurements for flat finish and still be within the proper mix ratio. Most receivers are made of 7075-T6 Aluminum and a true milspec type 2 Class III hard coat anodize dyed FDE should will give you a bronze look, like on my setup pictured a few post above. Troy Rails are made of 6061-T6 Aluminum and that's how they get the lighter FDE color when anodized. Unfortunately unless you get the receiver in the white, re-anodizing will be a reprocess and will throw the receiver tolerances off during the stripping of the old finish. In my case i started to see pin walk after i had mine redone. The hammer and trigger pin are now out of spec. I hope this helps, good luck |
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USA
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Posted: 4/13/2012 1:52:51 PM EDT
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Done! Next... SBR
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Posted: 4/13/2012 3:30:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:04:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By USP45Tim:
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/Weapons/DSC02472.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/Weapons/DSC02467.jpg BADASS!! What did you use? |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 5:07:55 PM EDT
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In the Sun it can sparkle, more like a iridescent sheen. To be frank, it sparkles about as much as sand does in direct sunlight.
Originally Posted By Nameless_Hobo:
To you guys with burnt bronze Cerakote, do you find the paint to be excessively shiny? I was looking on their website and it apparently has a metallic element to it. The color looks cool, but I don't want to end up with an AR that's a shining beacon, heh. |
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Posted: 4/13/2012 8:03:51 PM EDT
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Thanks! I used Arvoe's Field Drab then sprayed over it with Krylon tan along with a laundry bag. I'm pleased with the outcome as well.
Originally Posted By RDS_FSU: Originally Posted By USP45Tim: http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/Weapons/DSC02472.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g255/deputythrust/Weapons/DSC02467.jpg BADASS!! What did you use? |
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/13/2012 9:47:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Benblank94]
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Me personally, I do not feel it is excessively shiny. The gold flake just allows the color to appear different depending on the amount of light reaching it. In the sun its really light of a color and in a darker room it is a lot darker.
Brighter photo 
A little darker 
I hope you can tell the difference a little. |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 12:00:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: creedlemyerjones]
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I don't think Burnt Bronze is that shinny. I think that temperature and the amount of time it's in the oven can alter the color quite a bit.
I mixed the cerakote to the recommended ratio but just turned up the heat and lengthened the time it was in the oven, the color almost is a exact match to the FDE anodizing on the suppressor. I've seen some that look like Gold Flake and I think something wasn't done right during the process. 
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OR, USA
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Posted: 4/14/2012 12:37:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By creedlemyerjones:
I don't think Burnt Bronze is that shinny. I think that temperature and the amount of time it's in the oven can alter the color quite a bit. I mixed the cerakote to the recommended ratio but just turned up the heat and lengthened the time it was in the oven, the color almost is a exact match to the FDE anodizing on the suppressor. I've seen some that look like Gold Flake and I think something wasn't done right during the process. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/creedlemyerjones/P1000153.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c222/creedlemyerjones/P1000155.jpg Wow...I never wanted a glock until now... |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 1:53:40 AM EDT
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Thanks, guys. I was worried I'd be looking like a Impala or something. Definitely going to cerakote my next AR.
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Posted: 4/14/2012 1:56:59 PM EDT
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A little more Burnt Bronze:)
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IA, USA
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Posted: 4/14/2012 3:43:43 PM EDT
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Wow I like that SBR.
What upper and lower is that? Handsome gun! |
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Posted: 4/14/2012 4:04:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Reverend_Deadboy:
Wow I like that SBR.
What upper and lower is that? Handsome gun! Thanks! The upper receiver is Spikes Biohazard & the lower is Seekins Precision. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 4/15/2012 2:15:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/17/2012 5:44:25 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Benblank94:
Is this Flat dark Earth enough? if not I'll take it down. http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac252/Benblank94/IMG_01841.jpg http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac252/Benblank94/IMG_01831.jpg What color is that exactly? Looks sweet!! |
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Posted: 4/17/2012 8:34:29 AM EDT
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CA, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2012 11:31:37 AM EDT
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Just finished painting mine yesterday. I used cerakote FDE on everything but the rail . That was done earlier with alumahyde coyote. The color is real close but it was so damn shiny I had to hit it with a scotch brite pad. I planned on doing the whole rifle with it but decided on the cerakote when I saw the shine on the alumahyde.
I plan on soda blasting that off and refinished with the cerakote later this week. 
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AR, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2012 6:29:41 PM EDT
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Its some more of the burnt bronze cerakote that I am increasingly becoming addicted to.
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Posted: 4/17/2012 7:55:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DirtDiver31:
In the Sun it can sparkle, more like a iridescent sheen. To be frank, it sparkles about as much as sand does in direct sunlight. Originally Posted By Nameless_Hobo:
To you guys with burnt bronze Cerakote, do you find the paint to be excessively shiny? I was looking on their website and it apparently has a metallic element to it. The color looks cool, but I don't want to end up with an AR that's a shining beacon, heh. The unit was my favorite TV show for years |
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Posted: 4/17/2012 10:32:37 PM EDT
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I do miss it so.
Originally Posted By bhouse1545:
Originally Posted By DirtDiver31:
In the Sun it can sparkle, more like a iridescent sheen. To be frank, it sparkles about as much as sand does in direct sunlight. Originally Posted By Nameless_Hobo:
To you guys with burnt bronze Cerakote, do you find the paint to be excessively shiny? I was looking on their website and it apparently has a metallic element to it. The color looks cool, but I don't want to end up with an AR that's a shining beacon, heh. The unit was my favorite TV show for years |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2012 11:05:09 PM EDT
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Just added the BAD ASS safety selector and the Troy ambi mag release
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Posted: 4/18/2012 2:13:53 AM EDT
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6.8 SPC with ARP barrel and superbolt:
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Posted: 4/18/2012 5:26:49 AM EDT
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What kind of pattern is this? |
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Posted: 4/19/2012 8:44:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Duffy]
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Home made, rattle can style
All of my rifles/cabines but an AR10 has the same pattern, the AR10 I have to leave unpainted for taking product pictures. 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2012 10:04:27 AM EDT
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this is my first build with a little help |
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Posted: 4/19/2012 4:55:55 PM EDT
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FDE goodness
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2012 8:08:38 PM EDT
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Bump! :D
going to take pics of mine soon |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2012 9:05:39 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Fiori29:
Bump! :D going to take pics of mine soon Well get on it! Oh and welcome.............. 
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Posted: 4/25/2012 9:16:53 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mvician: Originally Posted By Fiori29: Bump! :D going to take pics of mine soon Well get on it! Oh and welcome.............. http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f240/mvician/WarPig/mvicianWarPig.jpg Nice. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/25/2012 10:43:24 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 4/28/2012 11:36:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/29/2012 6:22:16 AM EDT
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Just finished my first build!
It was a lot easier than I expected. Now to bring it to the range and have some fun! 
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Posted: 4/29/2012 11:10:28 AM EDT
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/29/2012 10:23:10 PM EDT
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Parts List
-Spike's upper receiver -WOA barrel & Bolt 18" 1/7 twist -Spike's bolt carrier -Samson evo 12.37" rail -Gun fighter Mod 4 charging handle -AAC blackout muzzle brake -Vltor low profile gas block -Spike's lower receiver with UBR and MIAD grip -Geissele SSA-E trigger -Burris XTR 1-4x 
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Posted: 4/30/2012 10:29:52 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 5/2/2012 1:09:09 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2012 3:08:08 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2012 3:25:06 PM EDT
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NV, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2012 4:01:44 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/6/2012 8:44:36 AM EDT
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Nice ArmaLite. I like it. 
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Posted: 5/6/2012 10:52:33 AM EDT
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MI, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2012 1:15:04 PM EDT
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PA, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2012 11:30:26 PM EDT
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before:
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Posted: 5/7/2012 4:47:14 PM EDT
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My first AR, so far I love it. My 1911 snuck into the pic as well.
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2012 8:10:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/7/2012 8:22:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/7/2012 8:27:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Christisking]
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KY, USA
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Posted: 5/7/2012 8:36:21 PM EDT
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how does the troy rear work with the magpul front site i would love too go that route so i could save money. i already have the troy rear in a fde |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 5/9/2012 10:26:59 PM EDT
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DD 14.5 middy barrel on a NFA polymer lower. |
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