Polished ar build

Chazp89 · Sep 11, 2017

I've had this one on the back burner for a while and finally started making some head way on it. I'm going to keep a "traditional" classy look with a carry handle and all.

Do any of you know of a stainless gas block or front sight base?

Applehd · Sep 11, 2017

Probably looks better this way...

Sticky · Sep 11, 2017

Nice! I really like the wood on polished! :thumbsup:

There are SST gas blocks out there, you can google them...

buellsfurn · Sep 11, 2017

love the wood, saw one at the fredricksburge va gun show something like 800.00 for the stock and it wasn't perfect to rich for me. sorry cant help ya with the s/s parts. how about powder coating ?

Chazp89 · Sep 11, 2017

Thank you, I'm still trying to figure this picture stuff out!

Applehd · Sep 11, 2017

No problem... and I also like the wood against the polished parts...

(Out of context thread here I come...

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Chazp89 · Sep 11, 2017

I've thought about polishing a regular steel block/sight and clear powdercoating it or just throw it in the booth at work with automotive clear but I'm thinking that'll burn off

Chazp89 · Sep 12, 2017

The more I think about it, when I go to take this to the range for the first time I'll need a tuxedo and a '63 Lincoln continental...

Atlasarmory · Sep 12, 2017

You could have stuff chrome plated if need be

Sticky · Sep 12, 2017

Chrome plated, sst gas block, .750" dia...

https://www.veriforcetactical.com/product/stainless-steel-low-profile-gas-block/

Chazp89 · Sep 12, 2017

Sticky said:
Chrome plated, sst gas block, .750" dia...

https://www.veriforcetactical.com/product/stainless-steel-low-profile-gas-block/

Thanks, that's about what I've been seeing. I'm looking for something with either a little rail or a standard style front sight tower

Sticky · Sep 12, 2017

They are going to be harder to find, since the std FSB's are usually finished from a casting. Your best bet may be to see if you can have one plated..

Chazp89 · Sep 12, 2017

Atlasarmory said:
You could have stuff chrome plated if need be

Chrome or nickel would probably look good, only trouble is finding someone to do it

ShafTed · Sep 12, 2017

You might look into ceramic coating (think Jet Hot.) I had some mufflers coated for my motorcycle several years ago, and was talking to the same place about getting the valve covers powder coated since they did both. (Thermal Tech Coatings in Hopewell, VA, there may well be other places nearer now.) They said it would cost less and look better if they also ceramic coated the valve covers. I painted in the lettering after I got the back.

Chazp89 · Sep 12, 2017

ShafTed said:
You might look into ceramic coating (think Jet Hot.) I had some mufflers coated for my motorcycle several years ago, and was talking to the same place about getting the valve covers powder coated since they did both. (Thermal Tech Coatings in Hopewell, VA, there may well be other places nearer now.) They said it would cost less and look better if they also ceramic coated the valve covers. I painted in the lettering after I got the back.

I'll have to look into that, definitely like the thought! I have a set of ceramic coated headers on my falcon and that coating doesn't seem to mind heat

lee2 · Sep 12, 2017

Pimptastic!
Actually looks surprisingly good. Did you clear coat the aluminum to prevent oxidation?

Chazp89 · Sep 12, 2017

lee2 said:
Pimptastic!
Actually looks surprisingly good. Did you clear coat the aluminum to prevent oxidation?

Thank you, I'm just hitting it with the occasional hand polish. If I clear it, it'll be more for keeping fingerprints, smudges and light scratches under control. I'm trying to keep from clearing it because I'm sure it'll chip up all over the shell deflector

buellsfurn · Sep 12, 2017

did you purchase this like this or did you purchase wood furniture separately

inkd · Sep 12, 2017

Chazp89 said:
Thank you, I'm just hitting it with the occasional hand polish. If I clear it, it'll be more for keeping fingerprints, smudges and light scratches under control. I'm trying to keep from clearing it because I'm sure it'll chip up all over the shell deflector

I think cerakote makes a clear coat finish now? If so, it may be worth looking into.

Sticky · Sep 12, 2017

If you put a piece of velcro or felt on the deflector it won't get chipped up..

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