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    Hmac, no, not in my opinion. I feel its a cosmetic issue only. I don't have the spec on the BC, but I would guess the steel will stand alone just fine. If their comps were soft, I think it would show more than finish wear by the 5k mark. BTW, this is speculation on my part.
    I have used a high heat ceramic that takes FA just fine, and standard H series cerakote seems to handle most mag-fed FA, though they don't spec it to do so.
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    I've got 1.5k through one and its holding up pretty good. Finish at the end is only faded slightly. If you're worried about the finish that much, a cheap solution would be some duplacolor engine paint, don't get too much in the holes.
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    Yeah that hi temp engine paint works well...that's what I used to clean up the finish from the install which can be seen in the pic. Not worried Bout the finish wearing off....was just curious about it

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    The finish is on there to protect the metal...it really should not wear off like that...I realize there is a certain popularity to having your AR look like it has been in combat and showing the signs of real use...but wouldn't a parkerized coating hold up better and wear with the rest of your rifle...I mean the things cost 150 bucks...so why would they try to skimp on finish?
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    Quote Originally Posted by hill View Post
    The finish is on there to protect the metal...it really should not wear off like that...I realize there is a certain popularity to having your AR look like it has been in combat and showing the signs of real use...but wouldn't a parkerized coating hold up better and wear with the rest of your rifle...I mean the things cost 150 bucks...so why would they try to skimp on finish?
    Maybe a better finish would mean it cost 180 or 200 instead?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hill View Post
    The finish is on there to protect the metal...it really should not wear off like that...I realize there is a certain popularity to having your AR look like it has been in combat and showing the signs of real use...but wouldn't a parkerized coating hold up better and wear with the rest of your rifle...I mean the things cost 150 bucks...so why would they try to skimp on finish?
    BCs can't be parkerized, they're made from stainless steel.
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    Well that changes the equation...
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    If the finish on mine gets too bad, I'll just have it bead blasted. That's another finish BCE offers
    Last edited by MistWolf; 02-14-12 at 01:22.
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    Makes me wonder how cerakote does on muzzle devices. I'm new to how that stuff holds up.
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    Wahoo95, I would suggest giving Battlecomp a shout and ask them personally about the surface covering wear. Just my suggestion. I always like to go this route first and have had success with issues or questions. Great bunch of folks at BCE. PRGGodfather from BCE is on here a lot and a site sponsor. Let us know what they say. sales@battlecomp.com (650) 678-0778 I would say if I get one, I'd give it a good bath first, then treat it with FL, but God only knows what kind crap that would start. Might not hurt though.
    Last edited by Paladin801; 02-14-12 at 06:29. Reason: addition

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