[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Preserving serial number

Posted: 11/29/2005 8:35:13 AM EDT

I've just finished my first build and I'm now in the "make it purty" stage. I'll probably just sand it, then Dura. I've built it on a Global Trades reciever and the sn. is not punched very deep. How do I keep from obscuring the number with the sanding and paint?

Thanks

Posted: 11/29/2005 10:58:00 AM EDT

[#1]

When you say "sanding", are you referring to sand paper or using a sandblaster? I've sandblasted Global receivers and never had a problem with the serial number disappearing on me.

Posted: 11/29/2005 11:48:00 AM EDT

[#2]

blasting "shouldn't" remove the SN.. I have never seen it.. but I am not going to say that a really determined person couldn't do it.....

Posted: 11/30/2005 3:24:39 PM EDT

[#3]

I sand/glass blast all of my builds that are not blued and I have never removed any numbers that are needed for identification. Yes, you can remove anything you want to with a sandblaster from a metal surface if you are determined to do so. All you want to do is prep the surface for a new finish, not alter the equipment........

Quoted:
blasting "shouldn't" remove the SN.. I have never seen it.. but I am not going to say that a really determined person couldn't do it.....

Posted: 12/2/2005 11:00:30 AM EDT

[#4]

I've duracoated my DD forend on my AR two times with a total of about 4 coats and can still read the laser engraving- same on the LMT upper. I supposed you are putting on a nice and heavy coat though...

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