Copper marks on slide - XDTalk Forums

GoldRush · 11-05-2009, 02:48 PM

After I had realized the rivits on my jeans were causing copper marks on my XD slide that was jsut refinished and returned to me yesterday, I searched the forums and found out I may be the last person to find out about this. Does anybody know if this mark is removable or if there is anything I can do to??

GoldRush · 11-05-2009, 03:08 PM

I just called SA and they mentioned a product called Aluminum Black. Has anyone used this?

**agalindo** · 11-05-2009, 03:26 PM

Use a nylon brush and bore solvent.

kimber6 · 11-05-2009, 06:48 PM

I had the same EXACT problem with my XDM holster.. I used a brush and some solvent and it came out after a little scrubbing. Hope this helps

COB · 11-05-2009, 06:51 PM

My Dad had the same thing happen with his 1911 GI.. It came off after a little cleaning and rubbing it came off

GoldRush · 11-05-2009, 07:26 PM

I used Hoppe's 9 and a tooth brush and some cleaning patches. No luck...I have removed all the rivets on my right pockets though....

gregj · 11-05-2009, 07:32 PM

I did the same thing. Do the above to remove the marks, then put the XD Gear holster back in the case and get a good holster that covers the length of the slide. I use a Blade Tech holster for my IDPA matches, and it works quite nicely.

GoldRush · 11-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Sorry for the post, I realized once I learned how to search the forums (I first found it in a google search) that this topic has been covered recently. I will continue to try but as of now no luck.

GoldRush · 11-05-2009, 09:28 PM

Tried a fine steal wool as was suggested in another thread. This did not work and actually looks a little bit worse...I am ordering the Aluminum Black by birchwood casey now

1EYEJACK · 11-06-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldRush

Tried a fine steal wool as was suggested in another thread. This did not work and actually looks a little bit worse...I am ordering the Aluminum Black by birchwood casey now

Never use steel wool on any gun. A piece of Balsa from your local Hobby Store or a pencil eraser, would have worked.

Thoroughly clean you gun. The steel wool has deposited small particles all over it. They will rust very soon and you"ll think it's the frame.

Who ever told you to use steel wool gave you very bad advice.

1EyeJack

11-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#1
GoldRush XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13	Copper marks on slide After I had realized the rivits on my jeans were causing copper marks on my XD slide that was jsut refinished and returned to me yesterday, I searched the forums and found out I may be the last person to find out about this. Does anybody know if this mark is removable or if there is anything I can do to??
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11-05-2009, 03:08 PM	#2
GoldRush XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13	I just called SA and they mentioned a product called Aluminum Black. Has anyone used this?
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11-05-2009, 06:48 PM	#4
kimber6 XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 84	I had the same EXACT problem with my XDM holster.. I used a brush and some solvent and it came out after a little scrubbing. Hope this helps __________________ "You can go a long way with a smile. You can go a lot farther with a smile and a gun." ~~ Al Capone (1899 - 1947) http://forums.1911forum.com/images/misc/progress.gif
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11-05-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
COB XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 32.49 N, 117.8 W Posts: 68	My Dad had the same thing happen with his 1911 GI.. It came off after a little cleaning and rubbing it came off __________________ Mossberg 590 12GA XD9 Service
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11-05-2009, 07:26 PM	#6
GoldRush XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13	I used Hoppe's 9 and a tooth brush and some cleaning patches. No luck...I have removed all the rivets on my right pockets though....
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11-05-2009, 07:32 PM	#7
gregj XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Warrenton, Va Posts: 106	I did the same thing. Do the above to remove the marks, then put the XD Gear holster back in the case and get a good holster that covers the length of the slide. I use a Blade Tech holster for my IDPA matches, and it works quite nicely.
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11-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#8
GoldRush XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13	Sorry for the post, I realized once I learned how to search the forums (I first found it in a google search) that this topic has been covered recently. I will continue to try but as of now no luck.
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11-05-2009, 09:28 PM	#9
GoldRush XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13	Tried a fine steal wool as was suggested in another thread. This did not work and actually looks a little bit worse...I am ordering the Aluminum Black by birchwood casey now
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