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Posted: 9/13/2012 11:25:01 AM EDT
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I just took delivery of a new AR15 (from outpostarmory online), and when I inspected it after it arrived at my local FFL, I noticed it had some oil on the outside of the weapon. So I got home and cleaned it all up. Then I noticed where the oil was "dried" on the frame, after I removed it (with hoppes 9 lubricating oil) in about 5-10 minutes, those areas became "white".
I cleaned the entire weapon with the same oil, so I know its not what I used (besides since when does hoppes ruin finishes on a gun). I attached a photo so you can see what I am talking about. Whats the problem with this? How do I fix it or is it a defect and needs to be returned to barrett? I have never encountered this on any of my AR's before. I appreciate the help.. http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg405/scaled.php?server=405&filename=photokow.jpg&res=landing |
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I know the main problem here is the price you paid. It's got to hurt a little that it's not perfect.
However, I don't think I would sweat it too much. Rub both the upper and lower down with some oil and a rag. I always do that after cleaning my rifle. Gives it a nice look and hides minor imperfections. After you do that a time or two you may not even be able to see it. Worth a try anyway. 
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It's probably just really dry in that area. Put some CLP on it and get back to us. Btw, I think it's considered poor form to go online with something like this without first contacting the mfg for advice/a chance to make it right. I'm not complaining about the store or manuf. Just trying to seek out some ideas to try and fix the issue. Heres an update: I tried Hoppes and CLP. Both only temporarly solved the problem as the white marks (on both sides of the AR) came back in about 3-5 minutes. I ended up grabbing my silicone cloth and rubbing the entire AR down. This seemed to work really well and I think it solved the issue. I wiped it down with a dry and clean patch to remove as much of the silicone as I could without using any products/soap/water, and the white marks did not come back. I think I might be good now. Anyone have any ideas on what exactly the white marks could be from? The white marks were located on both sides of the AR, near the ejection port, ontop of the charging handle, underneath the rails, etc. Thanks for everyones help and your suggestions, much appreciated. |
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I just looked up random photos of the REC7, and saw the same marks on someone else's AR.
Look to the right of the charging handle, just underneath the rail. Image: Click Here For Image Source: Image Source (Rifle Scope Blog Article) |
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It's probably just really dry in that area. Put some CLP on it and get back to us. Btw, I think it's considered poor form to go online with something like this without first contacting the mfg for advice/a chance to make it right. I'm not complaining about the store or manuf. Just trying to seek out some ideas to try and fix the issue. Heres an update: I tried Hoppes and CLP. Both only temporarly solved the problem as the white marks (on both sides of the AR) came back in about 3-5 minutes. I ended up grabbing my silicone cloth and rubbing the entire AR down. This seemed to work really well and I think it solved the issue. I wiped it down with a dry and clean patch to remove as much of the silicone as I could without using any products/soap/water, and the white marks did not come back. I think I might be good now. Anyone have any ideas on what exactly the white marks could be from? The white marks were located on both sides of the AR, near the ejection port, ontop of the charging handle, underneath the rails, etc. Thanks for everyones help and your suggestions, much appreciated. Possibly plastic.... I have received a few uppers wrapped in plastic wrap and they had the same white marks... I scrubbed it with dish soap and water and then oiled it with CLP and it didn't return. Was the rifle in any plastic? |
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It's probably just really dry in that area. Put some CLP on it and get back to us. Btw, I think it's considered poor form to go online with something like this without first contacting the mfg for advice/a chance to make it right. I'm not complaining about the store or manuf. Just trying to seek out some ideas to try and fix the issue. Heres an update: I tried Hoppes and CLP. Both only temporarly solved the problem as the white marks (on both sides of the AR) came back in about 3-5 minutes. I ended up grabbing my silicone cloth and rubbing the entire AR down. This seemed to work really well and I think it solved the issue. I wiped it down with a dry and clean patch to remove as much of the silicone as I could without using any products/soap/water, and the white marks did not come back. I think I might be good now. Anyone have any ideas on what exactly the white marks could be from? The white marks were located on both sides of the AR, near the ejection port, ontop of the charging handle, underneath the rails, etc. Thanks for everyones help and your suggestions, much appreciated. To me it seems like natural variations in the anodizing and finishing processes. Visual variations like that are not considered defects as long as there is no unevenness that you can feel when you run your finger across it. It does seem like someone may have put some heavy oil on it to hide it and pawn the rifle with a cosmetic blemish off on a distant buyer, which would be pretty crappy. Shoot the rifle. If it shoots great, keep it. If it doesn't, then make a fuss and hope the exchange it for one that shoots great! |
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I just took delivery of a new AR15 (from outpostarmory online), and when I inspected it after it arrived at my local FFL, I noticed it had some oil on the outside of the weapon. So I got home and cleaned it all up. Then I noticed where the oil was "dried" on the frame, after I removed it (with hoppes 9 lubricating oil) in about 5-10 minutes, those areas became "white". I cleaned the entire weapon with the same oil, so I know its not what I used (besides since when does hoppes ruin finishes on a gun). I attached a photo so you can see what I am talking about. Whats the problem with this? How do I fix it or is it a defect and needs to be returned to barrett? I have never encountered this on any of my AR's before. I appreciate the help.. http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg405/scaled.php?server=405&filename=photokow.jpg&res=landing It may be dry film lube that was oversprayed. I've received a couple of stripped uppers in the past that had this. If it were corrosion, there would most likely be some slight pitting and the surface of the anodizing would flake off in tiny pieces in small areas. You need to use a good solvent to remove it if it is dry film lube. |
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