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Posted: 11/7/2018 12:13:53 PM EDT
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Any issue if I cerakote a geissele rail barrel nut? I only really want to cover up the two tiny areas that show through the MLok window of my 9.5 mk14 rail, but figure it is probably best just to cerakote the entire thing. Has anyone done this before? I know that it is a pretty tight fit already but cerakote should be a very thin layer so I don’t know if there will be a clearance issue. Ymmv |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 12:23:45 PM EDT
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Your rail will not fit with it coated.
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Posted: 11/7/2018 12:34:45 PM EDT
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I wouldn't coat it. The tolerances are super close already.
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Posted: 11/7/2018 12:35:01 PM EDT
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Ceracoat is thin, what I would do is spray paint it and test fit, then clean it off with paint thinner.
me personaly, I wouldn't cerakote it. |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 2:04:46 PM EDT
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You think they say "Super Precision" for the fuck of it? Tolerances are super precise.
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Posted: 11/7/2018 2:17:28 PM EDT
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I couldn't coat it. The tolerances are super close already. |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 6:55:10 PM EDT
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I wouldn't recommend coating one of our barrel nuts as the tolerances are indeed pretty tight and it may create a fitment issue.
-GACS |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 7:10:19 PM EDT
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I wouldn't recommend coating one of our barrel nuts as the tolerances are indeed pretty tight and it may create a fitment issue. -GACS 
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Posted: 11/7/2018 8:22:12 PM EDT
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Any issue if I cerakote a geissele rail barrel nut? I only really want to cover up the two tiny areas that show through the MLok window of my 9.5 mk14 rail, but figure it is probably best just to cerakote the entire thing. Has anyone done this before? I know that it is a pretty tight fit already but cerakote should be a very thin layer so I don’t know if there will be a clearance issue. |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 9:34:57 PM EDT
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That is too bad. I am not appreciating the shiny copper colored portion of the barrel nut which is exposed through the MLok slot on both sides.
Puts a little bit of a damper on an otherwise nice rail. Needs to be longer too. 11.5 SBR is best SBR. (and yes, I will be cerakoting the gas block) |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 9:55:57 PM EDT
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That is too bad. I am not appreciating the shiny copper colored portion of the barrel nut which is exposed through the MLok slot on both sides. Puts a little bit of a damper on an otherwise nice rail. Needs to be longer too. 11.5 SBR is best SBR. (and yes, I will be cerakoting the gas block) http://gdurl.com/gHKA |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 11:14:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As GACS and other members already said, Don't do it. My recommendation is to get the color paint you want to match and paint the area with a small brush exposed on the barrel nut AFTER you install the rail. |
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Posted: 11/7/2018 11:16:59 PM EDT
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I'd just leave it alone. I've never been bothered by the slight protrusion of them. It's not really meant to be a fashion accessory.
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Posted: 11/8/2018 8:35:41 AM EDT
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That is too bad. I am not appreciating the shiny copper colored portion of the barrel nut which is exposed through the MLok slot on both sides. Puts a little bit of a damper on an otherwise nice rail. Needs to be longer too. 11.5 SBR is best SBR. (and yes, I will be cerakoting the gas block) http://gdurl.com/gHKA |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 12:50:48 PM EDT
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I wonder what the military contracts that get G rails on their weapons do? I don't recall ever seeing a shiny part to my service rifles. Maybe the Mk16 9.5" version won't have the MLok window in the barrel nut location.
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Posted: 11/8/2018 1:04:29 PM EDT
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I wonder what the military contracts that get G rails on their weapons do? I don't recall ever seeing a shiny part to my service rifles. Maybe the Mk16 9.5" version won't have the MLok window in the barrel nut location. |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 1:25:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh for fucks sake, paint the exposed part. |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 2:46:21 PM EDT
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After your first wall slide, the scratches on your optic will bother you worse.....I heard.
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Posted: 11/8/2018 10:44:48 PM EDT
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That is too bad. I am not appreciating the shiny copper colored portion of the barrel nut which is exposed through the MLok slot on both sides. Puts a little bit of a damper on an otherwise nice rail. Needs to be longer too. 11.5 SBR is best SBR. (and yes, I will be cerakoting the gas block) http://gdurl.com/gHKA |
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Posted: 11/8/2018 11:14:25 PM EDT
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That’s exactly what I intend to do. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Oh for fucks sake, paint the exposed part. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 7:37:44 AM EDT
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The full length rail ladder tells me all I need to know about OP. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 7:53:49 AM EDT
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Just put a pop-on rail cover in the slot.
jeez. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:18:24 AM EDT
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WHEN IN DOUBT, WHIP IT OUT
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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:40:25 AM EDT
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Just put a pop-on rail cover in the slot. jeez. Thanks Zeds and everyone else in the first half of the thread, thanks. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 8:41:27 AM EDT
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The full length rail ladder tells me all I need to know about OP. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 4:16:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What does it tell you? That and I shoot without gloves. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 4:40:42 PM EDT
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The full length rail ladder tells me all I need to know about OP. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 4:50:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It tells them that I am too broke for night vision since I don’t have an IR laser on the top rail. That and I shoot without gloves. But apparently it tells him something about your character or something. I dunno. |
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Posted: 11/9/2018 4:52:54 PM EDT
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Oof don’t do it.
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Posted: 11/9/2018 5:27:36 PM EDT
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NV delete.
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Posted: 11/9/2018 9:35:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It tells them that I am too broke for night vision since I don’t have an IR laser on the top rail. That and I shoot without gloves. Quote HistoryQuoted: It tells them that I am too broke for night vision since I don’t have an IR laser on the top rail. That and I shoot without gloves. Quoted:
Nothing wrong with people wanting to customize their firearm as they want to with their own hard earned money. Quoted: It tells me you shoot without gloves and don't need the rail space. But apparently it tells him something about your character or something. I dunno.  Rail covers are comfy, and the gun looks better with them IMO.OP, just hit it up with a black paint pen. They're usually fine tipped so it'll help you get down in there. If you do coat the gas block like you mentioned earlier, be sure that you don't coat the inside of any of it including the roll pin hole or you (or your smith) may be in for a whole lot of swearing. |
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Posted: 11/13/2018 4:09:13 PM EDT
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The full length rail ladder tells me all I need to know about OP. |
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Posted: 1/26/2019 4:30:19 PM EDT
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I usually do a two step coat on my rifles anyway; the first as separate components, the second with upper completely assembled. This helps "seal" gas block in place, and also creates a paint ramp around it so it can't slip out of place. I literally have to strip all finish forward of block to remove it. I usually coat the bbl nut (as well as inside the rail) as this tightens up the fit with MI rails nicely. I'm using KG Gun Kote here. I do the rails separately and then install them later. What does this have to do with you.
In your case, you might consider modifying my technique. You could coat everything (except bbl nut) and assemble as usual. Then install rail, and do second coating, covering all exposed areas of nut this time. This would do what you want without fucking up the fit. As a general observation, I find it odd that all these companies are making mil-spec accessories with these gay-assed anodized, shiny finishes. Just me I guess, but I prefer a flat, tactical finish. I loves me some Geisssele goodness, but I will coat that shit down every time. Of course arfcom, and all mileages may vary. General observation #2, I think guys have become lax in personal camo because it's lost a lot of significance in typical urban combat as of late. But if we return to dismounted warfare in forests, jungles, mountains, etc. it will once again become important. And finally, this is arfcom, so do whatever the fuck you want with finish, just don't fuck with fit! |
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Posted: 1/27/2019 12:17:06 PM EDT
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I am a machinist for 20 years and Cerakote all things that I can. If it is done right, there should be no issues. The optimal coating should be around .001 thick but with a coating on each side would add up to .002" thick total which could make something not fit. If you can fit a piece of copy paper in the area of that you are looking at, then that is around .0038" thick which it could be tight.
I don't have the rail that you mention so I can't be 100%. I personally would coat it, if it doesn't fit then bead blast it to get it to it's satin finish if it is stainless. If it steel you, want to have someone black oxide the nut. |
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