[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Receiver finish

Posted: 2/27/2008 6:04:34 PM EDT

I have a few nicks on my upper. What is a good way to hide them & make it black again that won't look like crap?

Posted: 2/27/2008 6:26:17 PM EDT

[#1]

For temporary fixes some guys use a black sharpie or paint pen. I personally suggest you just get used to the scratches. They will inevitably happen if you actually take your rifle out and use it.

Posted: 2/27/2008 6:51:06 PM EDT

[#2]

Just to know, how are they factory finished

Posted: 2/27/2008 7:03:54 PM EDT

[#3]

Your AR upper and lower receiver are anodized aluminum. Anodizing is an electro-chemical process. Google “anodizing” to get a better understanding.

Posted: 2/27/2008 7:35:37 PM EDT

[#4]

Yeah wow i dont want to strip my upper. What paint pen, like a matte or low gloss; where to get one?

Posted: 2/27/2008 8:10:19 PM EDT

[#5]

Super Black™ Touch-Up Pens or Aluminum Black® Metal Finish from Birchwood Casey.

Never used one.

A Shapie or sgt black shoe paste works wonders.

Posted: 2/28/2008 10:30:40 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I have a few nicks on my upper. What is a good way to hide them & make it black again that won't look like crap?

My COLT MANUAL say to use SPRAY PAINT FLAT BLACK on shiny marks on upper and lower

THE PAINT COLOR NUMBER IS ALSO LISTED

Ive used birchwood and casey alum black
IT COMES OFF EASY

I used it on my Microtech KNIVES ( L-UDT)
Microtech uses ALUM Slabs on most all there SWITCHBLADES

Posted: 2/28/2008 10:41:54 AM EDT

[#7]

duracoat if you want to refinish but I usually use Em-new on little scratches. it's not perm but I don't think u want it to be permanent anyway.

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