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Posted: 8/14/2014 6:36:50 AM EDT
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The possibilies are endless...
 You could refinish both by wet sanding them with 600 grid paper, then buffing with white rouge on a wheel. If they turn out too shiny, you can knock them down with a scuff pad or steel wool. Don't sand too much or you may get some molthing (color specks) on the shiny one. This is what I do when I repair a set, but I try to start with as close a set as possible. If a set is real bad and I want a matt finish, I DuraCoat them matt black, then oil after a week. I don't think there is really a right or wrong answer here, just getting the look you want.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 6:50:25 AM EDT
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The possibilies are endless... You could refinish both by wet sanding them with 600 grid paper, then buffing with white rouge on a wheel. If they turn out too shiny, you can knock them down with a scuff pad or steel wool. Don't sand too much or you may get some molthing (color specks) on the shiny one. This is what I do when I repair a set, but I try to start with as close a set as possible. If a set is real bad and I want a matt finish, I DuraCoat them matt black, then oil after a week. I don't think there is really a right or wrong answer here, just getting the look you want.Okay, that's food for thought. The heat shield inside them are very slightly different..........I know a picture speaks a thousand words.......will post some later this evening. But the outside appear identical. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 7:42:30 AM EDT
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That would make sense. Flat one is probably newer and marked either L or R. The shiny one is more then likely older from what I have seen. If the left one is matt, you could get a NOS right one from places like Sarco new in the wrapper for $10. I'm going to guess that you have a matt right one already. From time to time you will see sets on PIF that you could find a mate to either one. truth is it sounds like you currently don't have an exact pair.
Post a picture and I'm sure we can offer up other suggestions. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 7:56:02 AM EDT
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I used Mothers aluminum wheel polish and it works fine. Elbow grease and a rag.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 9:16:37 AM EDT
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I gave 5-6 sets away on the PIF thread in the last few months and others have too, I'd just watch that or Buy another set and see what combo looks the best together.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 9:49:39 AM EDT
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Buy more HGs and mix and match til you get what you want... That's what most of us did -
Seriously, I would try to figure what look you are going for. Vintage 60's would probably mean shiny. The matt piece may never shine up exactly the same as the other. Like others have suggested, shop around for one that's the mate for the shiny one. And have fun doing it. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 10:23:41 AM EDT
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Buy more HGs and mix and match til you get what you want... That's what most of us did -
Seriously, I would try to figure what look you are going for. Vintage 60's would probably mean shiny. The matt piece may never shine up exactly the same as the other. Like others have suggested, shop around for one that's the mate for the shiny one. And have fun doing it. x about 1000 |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:18:49 PM EDT
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Thanks to all of you for your opinions and advice. Here are some pictures.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:22:41 PM EDT
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That would make sense. Flat one is probably newer and marked either L or R. The shiny one is more then likely older from what I have seen. If the left one is matt, you could get a NOS right one from places like Sarco new in the wrapper for $10. I'm going to guess that you have a matt right one already. From time to time you will see sets on PIF that you could find a mate to either one. truth is it sounds like you currently don't have an exact pair. Post a picture and I'm sure we can offer up other suggestions. The Left one has the matt finish. And as you guessed it is marked with an "L" on the heat shield. The Right one is has the shiny finish and has no markings. There are differences in the heat shields and rivet placement. Other then that, both are a bit scuffed up but no cracks. I have two builds planned..........it would be awesome if I could luck out and find a set opposite of what I got......LOL....... 
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:28:19 PM EDT
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Here is a new right one, I'm guess it will be matt. $4 plus shipping.
http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/coltm16righthandtriangularhandguardnewgi.aspx |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:43:53 PM EDT
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Here is a new right one, I'm guess it will be matt. $4 plus shipping. http://www.e-sarcoinc.com/coltm16righthandtriangularhandguardnewgi.aspx Awesome! Thank you! 
Now............to find a shiny left one...........LOL |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:48:24 PM EDT
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exact match. Its the air dry formula too |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 12:57:19 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Jhud_album/media/DSC01565.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u32/Jhud_album/DSC01565.jpg</a> exact match. Its the air dry formula too Cool.......but one question. Should I add the Louisiana Hot Sauce before or after painting? 
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Posted: 8/14/2014 2:14:13 PM EDT
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Cool.......but one question. Should I add the Louisiana Hot Sauce before or after painting?
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<a href="http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Jhud_album/media/DSC01565.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u32/Jhud_album/DSC01565.jpg</a> exact match. Its the air dry formula too Cool.......but one question. Should I add the Louisiana Hot Sauce before or after painting?
Before painting, it helps prep the surface for good adhesion.
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Posted: 8/14/2014 7:26:12 PM EDT
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Brownells alluma-hyde2, semi gloss black.
Works perfect, it will make the dull one match the Shiney one. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 8:01:22 PM EDT
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I used Mothers aluminum wheel polish and it works fine. Elbow grease and a rag. This. Shiny is the real deal look. |
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Posted: 8/14/2014 8:02:08 PM EDT
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<a href="http://s164.photobucket.com/user/Jhud_album/media/DSC01565.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u32/Jhud_album/DSC01565.jpg</a> exact match. Its the air dry formula too CHEATING!!!!
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Posted: 8/15/2014 5:24:24 AM EDT
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This. Shiny is the real deal look. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I used Mothers aluminum wheel polish and it works fine. Elbow grease and a rag. This. Shiny is the real deal look. Okay, I will go looking for some Mothers Alum Wheel Polish and try to polish away. I do like the shiny finish as well........ |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 5:12:58 PM EDT
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I used Mothers aluminum wheel polish and it works fine. Elbow grease and a rag. Worked. I wet sanded a little bit and scotch brite pad, then polished..very nice. |
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Posted: 8/22/2014 8:23:47 AM EDT
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Thought I would post an update. I bought a new right side hand guard from Sarco as suggested by 5437. And it did turn out to match my matt finished left hand guard.
So here are some pictures. I am pleased.....Thanks for all who gave advice and suggestions. I have taken notes for future reference. This place is great!
Now for some pictures.........so you can see how well they match now. 
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Posted: 8/22/2014 8:27:22 AM EDT
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Oh........and now..........I am going to be on the lookout for a Right side hand guard with a Shiny finish........LOL.
To match my left one in the pictures below........I will use it for my upcoming XM16E1 clone build.
Does it ever end??? Here are pictures of my shiny left hand one.........now does anyone have a right hand one for sale?? LOL I will be posting a LOOKING FOR post in the EE. 
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Posted: 8/22/2014 10:07:21 AM EDT
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Glad you where able to do a cheap match. They look great. Just remember that that cheap match is going to cost you a new rifle. I think I am up to seven spare complete sets of hardware at this point. That is not counting the complete rifles. Believe it or not, I have given a couIple sets away. It started out the same way as you are here. Match a set by repairing a set. Some how I am always ending up with one extra. I have yet I find a damaged one I could not repair.
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Posted: 8/22/2014 10:27:32 AM EDT
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Glad you where able to do a cheap match. They look great. Just remember that that cheap match is going to cost you a new rifle. I think I am up to seven spare complete sets of hardware at this point. That is not counting the complete rifles. Believe it or not, I have given a couIple sets away. It started out the same way as you are here. Match a set by repairing a set. Some how I am always ending up with one extra. I have yet I find a damaged one I could not repair. LOL.......it truly is addictive.......but at least I am not alone. Thanks for the help! ) |
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