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Posted: 9/15/2018 3:19:15 PM EDT
So, I picked up some Colt F1 and F2 marked grips at a show today and they were all equally faded. Other than products for automotive trim, any other methods for restoring the color on these. Colts are the bookends, with a new one in the middle for reference.
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Posted: 9/15/2018 3:35:16 PM EDT
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Ya, use them. The oils from your hand sweat and the slight wearing will make them look pretty in no time...
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Posted: 9/15/2018 5:18:54 PM EDT
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They aren't actually worn. That chalky look is how most colt grips are when they are brand new.
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Posted: 9/15/2018 5:22:46 PM EDT
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Cough dishwasher cough
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Posted: 9/15/2018 5:31:31 PM EDT
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Hoppe's #9 or lcp on an old tooth brush and go to town. That's what l've always done.
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Posted: 9/15/2018 8:02:27 PM EDT
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Use what our finest in uniform use. CLP on a rag.
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Posted: 9/15/2018 8:49:29 PM EDT
[#6]
Thanks everyone. Good to know they came that way. I can live with it. Makes sense, because all four are equally faded.
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Posted: 9/16/2018 6:39:45 AM EDT
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I spray some silicone on a rag and then wipe them down. It darkens the finish and takes away the chalky look, but doesn't leave the oily feel from CLP or other lubricants.
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Posted: 9/16/2018 11:21:20 AM EDT
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Now that I have one installed I actually like the look.
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Posted: 9/17/2018 1:28:53 PM EDT
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Apply some mineral oil to it, let sit overnight, and buff with a clean cotton rag in the morning.
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Posted: 9/27/2018 6:31:08 PM EDT
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CLP BreakFree was formulated for the M-16, we used it in Basic Training, so that's what I have always used on my AR-15's since then.
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Posted: 9/27/2018 7:52:45 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryI think it would look nice with grey metal & a grey A2 stock
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Posted: 9/27/2018 8:37:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I think it would look nice with grey metal & a grey A2 stock 
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Posted: 9/27/2018 9:46:44 PM EDT
[#13]
It won't stay grey, just use and handling will turn it black.
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Posted: 9/28/2018 5:27:41 PM EDT
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Why are you opposed to auto products?
I would guess that Mother's back to black would work |
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Posted: 9/28/2018 9:35:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Why are you opposed to auto products? I would guess that Mother's back to black would work |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 12:51:13 AM EDT
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It sounds like too much work to blacken them up. Why don't you let me swap you out a couple of fresh new A2 grips - I must have a couple laying around somewhere
Seriously though, I gotta find a show like that - I am working on my first A2 clone and hate the cheap plastic grips. Just didn't want to buy new Colt if I could find an old one. Are the new Colts pretty much the same? |
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Posted: 10/23/2018 7:55:16 PM EDT
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Mike, email me your address and I’ll send you one.
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Posted: 10/23/2018 11:24:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Mike, email me your address and I’ll send you one. ) now to track down a buttstock!
Thanks again, Mike |
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