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Posted: 8/11/2011 11:29:47 AM EDT
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Just attained a brand-new stripped Spikes Tactical Lower Receiver.
Receiver is in superb condition but seems extremely dull in the finish. Almost sand-paper like, quite harsh to the touch. Is that something that softens up with time/oil? I haven't had an AR lower in my position in quite a while. I had a complete rifle from Spike Tactical that was superb, but that was a good three years ago. Don't remember the lower ever being so dull. |
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can you post pics? also have you tried putting some CLP or oil on it and rubbing it down then wiping it off? I'll snap a picture once I get home. Might be hard to tell from the picture though. I haven't tried putting any CLP or oil on it. Thought I'd ask before I did anything. Thank you kindly for your response. |
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can you post pics? also have you tried putting some CLP or oil on it and rubbing it down then wiping it off? I'll snap a picture once I get home. Might be hard to tell from the picture though. I haven't tried putting any CLP or oil on it. Thought I'd ask before I did anything. Thank you kindly for your response. i would try oil first, i just got a LMT that looked similar to how you described yours. after i squirted some clp on it and wiped it down with my rag it looked so much better went from a dull grey type color to a shiny black |
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Aluminum does not soften with use or oil...you must be thinking of your Rocky boots... Raw Aluminum, obviously not. I assumed the anodized hard coat would smooth out/shine a bit with oil. i would try oil first, i just got a LMT that looked similar to how you described yours. after i squirted some clp on it and wiped it down with my rag it looked so much better went from a dull grey type color to a shiny black Thank you, I'll try it out and update you folks. |
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Is there a problem with the finish being dull in appearance or are you asking if this is a defect? The dull finish isn't really the issue. It feels a bit gritty, almost sand-paper like to the touch. Just curious to know if that would smooth out a bit overtime, or needs a gentle coat of oil. |
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Is there a problem with the finish being dull in appearance or are you asking if this is a defect? The dull finish isn't really the issue. It feels a bit gritty, almost sand-paper like to the touch. Just curious to know if that would smooth out a bit overtime, or needs a gentle coat of oil. The parts that do not wear will not smooth out. The finish will have that texture for the life of the lower. The only thing oil will do is change the apperance of the color. |
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I just finished a build with a spikes lower and BCM upper. The spikes is definately more of a dull / VERY flat black than the upper.
I cant say mines uncomfortable to touch, but it does have a different texture than the upper. Honestly I wish the upper were as flat as the lower. 
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Quoted: Does this dress make me look fat? Seriously guys, cmon. Yeah to each his own. Everyone has their opinion. I think matching upper and lower finishes has an aesthetic appeal that's understandable. One really needs to do their homework on upper and lower finishes before doing a build if you want that. For example a Vltor MUR that I have is very matte than only matches a S&W M&P lower that I have. My Mega upper and lower has a Glock-like smooth finish. At the end of the day, you want a reliable AR that goes bang every time. |
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