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Posted: 9/16/2004 5:58:31 PM EDT
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I need some help. I ordered a RRA upper from ADCO about a month ago. When I got it, I noticed some wear INSIDE the upper. After cleaning it for the first time, I saw that the finish was wiping off with just a little CLP and a rag. Is this normal? I emailed Steve, but I have not heard back, can anyone help? Should I worry about this, or is it no big deal? TIAhttp://home.comcast.net/~finalflash/arwear2.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~finalflash/arwear1.jpg |
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I won't ask if you don't tellHoppes Just to give a heads-up, I did reach RRA, and they looked at the pics. They had me RMA the upper back to them right away. I will be sure to post what happens here for prosperity |
| asltrfl, you and I think alike. The first thing I checked was the bolt carrier. I thought maybe that it was out of spec and rubbing/hitting inside the upper. No luck, the carrier is pristine. I would have to go with Tweak and Shadowblade, it's faulty anodizing. I'm not pissed about it, it can happen, but I want RRA to make it right. I will keep everyone posted on how this turns out. |
Hi, I just posted this same finish question yesterday! From your pics, it's exactly what my RRA Upper looks like. I admit, I use MPro-7, but it has never harmed my Bushmaster in any way. Crap, now I have to take pics, and call RRA??  I got mine from RB Precision. |
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Leisure_Shoot, the anodized finish of most ARs' is sealed with a Nickel Acetate film. Hoppes #9 & other similar bore solvents are not to be used on Nickel-plated firearms because the solvents can discolor (and in the case of a Nickel Acetate film) dissolve the Nickel present. A while back, I found this out the hard way, and my upper looked EXACTLY like mrPickles when I was through with it. I'm not saying mrPickles is fibbing, but...  |
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