Let's agree on a finish already!

[TripleDigitRide]

Why can't manufacturers of [mostly metal] AR parts agree on a single finish so those of us with OCD don't have to worry about building an AR with multiple shades of black?

[BrasilNuts]

http://youtu.be/InRDF_0lfHk

[Dolomite_supafly]

Why can't manufacturers of [mostly metal] AR parts agree on a single finish so those of us with OCD don't have to worry about building an AR with multiple shades of black?

 

Cerakote

[monkeylizard]

Krylon

[quietguy]

Cerakote

^ this

[DaveTN]

Why can't manufacturers of [mostly metal] AR parts agree on a single finish so those of us with OCD don't have to worry about building an AR with multiple shades of black?

I wondered the same thing... If I build out of parts how will I match finish? I don’t believe in painting guns and who wants to build a new gun and then pay to have everything refinished?

[peejman]

Cerakote

 

 

Krylon

 

 

Dirt & powder residue.

 

:)

[BigK]

I'm not a huge FDE fan, but I see even more differences in shades of FDE/tan than I'd expect too.

[MP5_Rizzo]

Parkerized

[Sidecarist]

Surface prep before finishing has a lot to do with how it looks when done. Even parts finished identically in the same plant can vary.

How worn out the blast media, or tumbling media has a huge effect. How long the anodizing chemicals are run, when additives are used to replenish them. It's a total bear to get this stuff to match well in one factory, let alone get multiple factories to match.

ceracote, duracote and PVD have the best consistancy.

I like the PVD on my SIG more than I thought I would.

[enfield]

Not all Parkerizing is the same color.

[MP5_Rizzo]

Not all Parkerizing is the same color.

 

 

Agreed!  I know this does stray away from the OP's request to have some degree of consistency on the finish but I like it in any shade.

[Wingshooter]

My solution... If I'm not happy with the color match, then I guess I'll just have to buy another stripped lower until I get a good match. :shrug:

I've actually learned this from my wife. If her shoes are not the right shade, then what's a girl to do? Likewise, if my lower/upper are not the right shade of black, then I gotta do what I gotta do ;)

She has her own AR, so don't tell her I said that :nervous:

[TripleDigitRide]

I'm not expecting a perfect match, but I've seen several handguards that aren't even close. I've also seen upper receivers that have a blue/purple hue to them, especially when subjected to the flash of a camera.

[KKing]

Either I've been super lucky, or need my eyes checked. I'd wager I've put together maybe 30 something AR's and never noticed a big variation in receivers. I've seen rails that were off, but not so much receivers :shrug:

[rugerla1]

My solution... If I'm not happy with the color match, then I guess I'll just have to buy another stripped lower until I get a good match. :shrug:
I've actually learned this from my wife. If her shoes are not the right shade, then what's a girl to do? Likewise, if my lower/upper are not the right shade of black, then I gotta do what I gotta do ;)
She has her own AR, so don't tell her I said that :nervous:

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