[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Yet another anodizing question.

Posted: 11/18/2008 2:48:50 PM EDT

In the past, everything I've had done was in pre-ban gray as will parts I will be sending along fairly soon. Question is this.....is the XM gray a lighter color? appears so by comparing my finished pieces to photos on US ano's website but I'd like to know for sure. I will be getting a 2-pos buffer tube done and I think it should be a little lighter in color.

Posted: 11/18/2008 3:40:42 PM EDT

[#1]

I don't know how well you can evaluate the match from these photos, but here's what I believe is an original Colt grey upper with a US Anodizing XM gray lower:

Here's the same rifle in sunlight:

Posted: 11/18/2008 3:44:36 PM EDT

[#2]

Doesn't really appear much different than their pre-ban gray. I emnailed US Ano days ago and have yet to receive a response. Rather normal actually....

Posted: 11/18/2008 4:08:00 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Doesn't really appear much different than their pre-ban gray. I emnailed US Ano days ago and have yet to receive a response. Rather normal actually....

They've been prompt with my responses...

Posted: 11/18/2008 4:15:15 PM EDT

[#4]

Here's a pic of some later A1 uppers from CDNN with the Nodak lowers. There is only the slightest of difference.

The bottom upper (non-CDNN) is like new but it is a darker color than the others.

Posted: 11/18/2008 4:46:59 PM EDT

[#5]

from US Anodizing's website:

Posted: 11/18/2008 5:22:19 PM EDT

[#6]

How did I miss that.....oh well. After looking at the last one I had done and comparing it with an original Colt gray, I had decided that the pre-ban gray was lighter. The color chart you posted confirms it - thanks. I like the pre-ban gray better although XM gray would be more appropriate for an XM177E2 build.

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