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Posted: 3/5/2021 11:00:05 AM EDT
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So you have a few options.
1. Strip it and re-anodize. This is the most "true" to the original finish, but honestly you run a very real risk of ending up with out-of-spec dimensions. The anodizing is a surface coating that, when stripped off, takes off some metal underneath. Then when you re-anodize it the shop will have to do it just right, not too thick or too thin, to try to approximate the original coating method. I've seen it done really really well and really really badly. 2. Cerakote. This is the easiest option and you can color match pretty well to older anodizing. 3. Leave it alone. Unless your finish is completely worn out it's not going to be anything but a visual distraction. The more you use it the more it will wear. |
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Posted: 3/5/2021 11:06:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So you have a few options. 1. Strip it and re-anodize. This is the most "true" to the original finish, but honestly you run a very real risk of ending up with out-of-spec dimensions. The anodizing is a surface coating that, when stripped off, takes off some metal underneath. Then when you re-anodize it the shop will have to do it just right, not too thick or too thin, to try to approximate the original coating method. I've seen it done really really well and really really badly. 2. Cerakote. This is the easiest option and you can color match pretty well to older anodizing. 3. Leave it alone. Unless your finish is completely worn out it's not going to be anything but a visual distraction. The more you use it the more it will wear. Excellent response, much appreciated. At this point I'm considering the Cerakote option, are there shops that will prep the surface and apply cerakote that you would recommend? |
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Posted: 3/5/2021 11:10:09 AM EDT
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I know of a few people who've used Liberty Coatings - they have an FFL so they do drop-off/pick up services. I did not have good luck with them (worked out a drop-off on my lunch break, showed up, they were closed for lunch completely) and ended up using an Aervoe combination instead. That said, Liberty did the cerakoting for Colt as well as several other large manufacturers.
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Posted: 3/5/2021 11:55:29 AM EDT
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Drop it off at JoJo's. Can't go wrong there.
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Posted: 3/5/2021 12:40:56 PM EDT
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Anodized is best! Helps with strength. How much it helps - I don’t know.
Madpig does nice work - he Cerakotes , no anodizing by him Connecticut anodizing in Stratford- I have no experience with them. They have an ffl |
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Posted: 3/5/2021 9:37:52 PM EDT
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I had 8 lowers Cerakoted by Mad Pig Customs 5 or 6 years ago. They did awesome work and they all look great still.
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Posted: 3/5/2021 10:58:05 PM EDT
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hows tek arms in manchester? i think they cerakote
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Posted: 3/6/2021 10:38:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: hows tek arms in manchester? i think they cerakote I'm pretty sure you need to call for an appointment, last I knew they were not open to walk in. After you are done there stop by Urban Lodge Brewing across the parking lot and get some booze  |
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Posted: 3/6/2021 8:41:11 PM EDT
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I had some really good results with Brownells Alumahyde, and Duracoat.
A light scuff, degrease, Spray. No baking needed. |
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Posted: 3/7/2021 12:04:49 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/7/2021 8:34:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryJohn Norrell is legendary so.... |
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Posted: 3/7/2021 6:15:32 PM EDT
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Anodized layers are measured in tenths of mils. Cerakote is measured in thousandths. If you think anodizing will mess with your tolerances, what do you think Cerakote will do? (The actual answer is not to really worry )
This is the correct answer. Moly Resin is the Kipper’s Knickers! Quote History |
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Posted: 3/7/2021 7:03:15 PM EDT
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mils and thousandths are the same.
1 mil = .001" |
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Posted: 3/7/2021 7:34:57 PM EDT
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Black anodize will build up about .0005. hard coat even more. It also penatrates so if you strip it it can remove too much material. I have seen parts they forgot in the tank. Wood suck if it was an m16 reciver
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Posted: 3/7/2021 10:52:34 PM EDT
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My research says anodizing strengthens the material- I had my receiver anodized
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Posted: 3/7/2021 11:08:02 PM EDT
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edit - nope let's not go there....modrapos
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Posted: 3/8/2021 8:52:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My research says anodizing strengthens the material- I had my receiver anodized Yes, anodizing strengthens the wear resistance of the outer layers, similar to surface hardening. This is great for an AR lower as it has a lot of mechanical points which see a great deal of friction. All the interfaces with trigger pins, takedown pins, detents, bolt catch, mag release, etc, are points of wear. Both Cerakote and Moly resin will impart a surface hardness greater than that of Type 3 alone. |
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Posted: 3/8/2021 9:10:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: edit - nope let's not go there....modrapos What did I write. Wasn't it something about leaving parts in the strip tank? |
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Posted: 3/8/2021 10:32:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What did I write. Wasn't it something about leaving parts in the strip tank? not at all  pm sent |
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Posted: 3/8/2021 10:36:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:not at all Damnit, now I want to know  @Leon82 you share? |
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Posted: 3/8/2021 12:05:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damnit, now I want to know @Leon82 you share? Sorry. I don't member fully and I don't want to invite the wrath of the moderation |
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Posted: 3/8/2021 12:29:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Damnit, now I want to know @Leon82 you share? Judging by the stuff I was getting he was out his mind |
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Posted: 3/9/2021 10:06:47 PM EDT
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I have an out of speck preban lower that 3 different uppers don't fit.
JoJo's or Delta to make it fit? Any other options? |
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Posted: 3/9/2021 10:47:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have an out of speck preban lower that 3 different uppers don't fit. JoJo's or Delta to make it fit? Any other options? What part doesn't fit? Does the front lug fit in the slot?. Some lowers have an undercut behind the rear pin. I had a rock river that did not have it. I chamfered the rear lug on the upper and it fits, tightly. |
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Posted: 3/10/2021 10:44:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What part doesn't fit? Does the front lug fit in the slot?. Some lowers have an undercut behind the rear pin. I had a rock river that did not have it. I chamfered the rear lug on the upper and it fits, tightly. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I have an out of speck preban lower that 3 different uppers don't fit. JoJo's or Delta to make it fit? Any other options? What part doesn't fit? Does the front lug fit in the slot?. Some lowers have an undercut behind the rear pin. I had a rock river that did not have it. I chamfered the rear lug on the upper and it fits, tightly. I have always just modified the upper as needed. I’ve heard of companies that will “blueprint” a lower but couldn’t point you to anyone. |
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Posted: 3/10/2021 9:55:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have always just modified the upper as needed. I’ve heard of companies that will “blueprint” a lower but couldn’t point you to anyone. That would be what I would do- modify the upper |
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Posted: 3/14/2021 1:04:20 AM EDT
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If you dont mind shipping, the Wilson Combat Tuff Coat is prettty amazing.
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