Re-anodizing? Or best way to refinish aluminum?

Re-anodizing? Or best way to refinish aluminum?

ankratz [Team Member]

12/17/2011 11:20:00 AM

I have a Daniel Defense 14.0 Lite Rail that I'm going to cut out a notch for the FSB on a 20" upper, effectively making a "14.0 FSP" rail.

I'd like to re-anodize the exposed aluminum without effecting the factory laser engraving.

Can this be done easily? Or is there a better way to refinish it to make it look somewhat factory? I've tried spray painting primer on fresh aluminum with fair results at best.

Thanks

bsmith918 [Team Member]

12/17/2011 1:06:56 PM

Aluminum black is what I would try first. I have used it to finish 3/4" ports for adjustable gas blocks. It's worth a try at least. Anything else would probably alter the laser engraving or at least that is what I would think.

ankratz [Team Member]

12/17/2011 1:31:13 PM

Thanks!

This stuff?

http://www.abgunsmiths.co.uk/shop/aluminium-black-90ml.html

In your experience, will CLP or cleaners remove the finish?

bsmith918 [Team Member]

12/17/2011 2:24:12 PM

That is the stuff! You may also be able to pick it up at Academy or Bass Pro Shops locally. No on the cleaners affecting it. It causes a chemical reaction of some type.