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Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why has my Colt lower changed colors?
Posted: 11/28/2003 6:25:58 PM EDT
I have a Colt AR15A3 lower that has a red tint to it.  Does anybody know why is does not look grey?

Thanks,
srt205
Link Posted: 12/7/2003 4:13:19 AM EDT
[#1]
I thought only Bushmasters got turned colors. [:D]
Link Posted: 12/7/2003 8:23:28 AM EDT
[#2]
What lube have you used on it srt205?
Link Posted: 12/7/2003 11:27:27 PM EDT
[#3]
I have used Breakfee but I did not get it new.  My buddy says it looks like the finiish has came off.
Link Posted: 12/8/2003 4:05:07 AM EDT
[#4]
have you been using red shop rags to wipe it down?

Link Posted: 12/8/2003 11:10:26 PM EDT
[#5]
NO RED RAGS ALLOWED!!
Link Posted: 1/2/2004 4:44:38 PM EDT
[#6]
[shock]

[?]Why can'y you use red shop rags?

Link Posted: 1/2/2004 8:25:40 PM EDT
[#7]
You guys are messin' with gullable me right?

Man I hope so. I hope that its not some weird chemical reaction that the uniform cleaners use and the firearm lube. Kinda like don't mix/store amonia and commet together in same cupboard.

SRT205, sorry for stealing your thread.

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