Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 22

Thread: Matching finish on upper/lower

  1. #11
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    "The Unconstitutional State"
    Posts
    169
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Whootsinator View Post
    If you want uniform color, I would just go ahead and either Cerakote or Gunkote it in whatever color you like. You get an upper/lower that are matching exactly, and the protective qualities of a good cerakote/gunkote finish. Personally, I'm an FDE kind of guy.
    Good point...I'll go ahead and do both the upper/lower in FDE Cerakote.

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    The Free State of Nebraska
    Posts
    5,427
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    Reanodizing opens up the pin holes and makes the pins loose no mater what anyone else will tell you.

    I would not repaint them either.

    You will ruin the value of your parts.

    I would just leave them the way they are.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    arizona
    Posts
    112
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    If your that worried about value, then the only way to not affect it, is to never shoot it, pack it in foam and bubble wrap to protect it.

    Is this rifle going to be shot and used? Do what you want. it is your rifle. is it going to make it worth less, to some maybe, to others no. is it going to be worth the cost of the lower plus the cost of painting, not.....but it will not be worth less the the base cost of the upper/lower. you are getting what you want. you are going to shoot and use the rifle.......if you are that worried about value being maintained, buy gold....not guns.

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    The Free State of Nebraska
    Posts
    5,427
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by Ilove2shoot View Post
    Is this rifle going to be shot and used? Do what you want. it is your rifle. is it going to make it worth less, to some maybe, to others no. is it going to be worth the cost of the lower plus the cost of painting, not.....but it will not be worth less the the base cost of the upper/lower.

    Give me a ****ing break.

    Refinishing a gun does not increase its value, is decreases its value signicantly even if it is used.

    You cannot give me one example of a refinished gun that has sold where the buyer got the cost of the gun back plus the cost of the refinish.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

  5. #15
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    1,088
    Feedback Score
    4 (100%)
    Where did the OP ever bring up maintaining the value of the parts? He didn't.

    OP if you want to paint then paint. Krylon, Carekote, whatever. Or if you want to try re-anodizing and don't mind risking your parts then go for it. Its your gear, make it your own. Just know a lot here who aren't going to care about upper/lower color match or tight fit because they have no bearing on its performance as a tool but that doesn't mean you can't do whatever to it makes you happy
    Quote Originally Posted by d90king
    Play stupid games, win stupid prizes...

  6. #16
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    arizona
    Posts
    112
    Feedback Score
    3 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    Refinishing a gun does not increase its value, is decreases its value signicantly even if it is used.
    That really depends on the firearm and the buyer. A 1898 Derringer in 41 rimfire short would loose collector value to be refinished. but an AR done in a Quality finish by someone who knows what they are doing is not going to be worth significantly less. Maybe to you it is worth less because it is not what you like or want....well, keep moving, there will be someone along who likes and wants it.


    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    You cannot give me one example of a refinished gun that has sold where the buyer got the cost of the gun back plus the cost of the refinish.
    If you look at what I said........you will see I DID NOT say this.....

    People do not paint a firearm to increase the value (unless your gunsmith and that is what you do)....they do it to get what they want......

  7. #17
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    The Free State of Nebraska
    Posts
    5,427
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by Icculus View Post
    Where did the OP ever bring up maintaining the value of the parts? He didn't.


    The OP asked if this was a good idea or not.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

  8. #18
    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    The Free State of Nebraska
    Posts
    5,427
    Feedback Score
    7 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by Ilove2shoot View Post
    That really depends on the firearm and the buyer. A 1898 Derringer in 41 rimfire short would loose collector value to be refinished. but an AR done in a Quality finish by someone who knows what they are doing is not going to be worth significantly less. Maybe to you it is worth less because it is not what you like or want....well, keep moving, there will be someone along who likes and wants it.




    If you look at what I said........you will see I DID NOT say this.....

    People do not paint a firearm to increase the value (unless your gunsmith and that is what you do)....they do it to get what they want......

    Your wrong.
    "Not every thing on Earth requires an aftermarket upgrade." demigod/markm

  9. #19
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    NC
    Posts
    1,088
    Feedback Score
    4 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by scottryan View Post
    The OP asked if this was a good idea or not.
    I just read it again. You are correct and I stand wrong and humbled. Now not only do I have reference your posts to get accurate colt info but also for reading comprehension help.
    Quote Originally Posted by d90king
    Play stupid games, win stupid prizes...

  10. #20
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    "The Unconstitutional State"
    Posts
    169
    Feedback Score
    0
    I am concerned about decreasing the value of the parts. I often hold onto uppers for a few months, sell them, and buy other uppers.

    Would a new 14.5" Noveske Afghan upper painted in Cerakote FDE have the same value as one with the factory finish?

    I would consider Cerakote on a rifle I plan to shoot and hold onto for years, although I would be concerned about the durability of the finish.

Page 2 of 3 FirstFirst 123 LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •