redo magazines

boesman82 · 10-15-2007, 05:40 PM

Hi, does anyone have info for me on how to redo my magazines for the ar15/m16. The outsides are worn out and i want to repaint and clean them up. Not sure what to use that would stand up to friction.

I would appreciate any input.

SilentSoul · 10-15-2007, 05:53 PM

you could sand them and paint them with rattle can if do good prep work it should hold up fairly well.

Re blueing is also an option they sell kits i think they are called Hard blue.

Actually if you paint them i would not paint the part that goes into the rifle it could wear and paint chips could get into the receiver.

lefty o · 10-15-2007, 07:07 PM

you cant blue aluminum.

AR15.COM has some write ups on refinishing ar magazines. personally myself, i can buy goods quality ar mags for 12$ so i just use and abuse 'em.

boesman82 · 10-17-2007, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

10-15-2007, 05:40 PM	#1
boesman82 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0)	redo magazines Hi, does anyone have info for me on how to redo my magazines for the ar15/m16. The outsides are worn out and i want to repaint and clean them up. Not sure what to use that would stand up to friction. I would appreciate any input.

10-15-2007, 05:53 PM	#2
SilentSoul Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 603 Trader Rating: (0)	you could sand them and paint them with rattle can if do good prep work it should hold up fairly well. Re blueing is also an option they sell kits i think they are called Hard blue. Actually if you paint them i would not paint the part that goes into the rifle it could wear and paint chips could get into the receiver. Last edited by SilentSoul; 10-15-2007 at 05:59 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-17-2007, 06:41 PM	#4
boesman82 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0)	Redo mags Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

10-15-2007, 07:07 PM	#3
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,695 Trader Rating: (0)	you cant blue aluminum. AR15.COM has some write ups on refinishing ar magazines. personally myself, i can buy goods quality ar mags for 12$ so i just use and abuse 'em.