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DCSOXD40 · 02-03-2008, 03:19 PM

Has anyone else had their frame become discolored due to heat just under the guide rod at the tip of the accessory rail? Mine has become an ashen gray color and I was just wondering if anyone else has seen this. Hey, at least you know I am shooting, right! I will post a pic to further explain the location. *Note* Do not look for discoloration in this picture as it is a stock photo purely for location reference.

gsh341 · 02-03-2008, 03:54 PM

The discoloration is powder residue. If you use a good cleaner and some elbow grease it should come right off.

apierce918 · 02-03-2008, 08:57 PM

i had some on mine and was able to rub it off. nice tommy boy reference btw

rgeliske · 02-04-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsh341

The discoloration is powder residue. If you use a good cleaner and some elbow grease it should come right off.

Yep powder residue. It will clean off.

DCSOXD40 · 02-04-2008, 12:12 PM

I've tried wiping it off gently but I guess a little more aggression is needed. This elbow grease you speak of....can I get that at PistolGear or do I need to order that elsewhere?

I wondered if anyone would recognize the Tommy Boy reference. Good job! Thabks guys for the input.

MD2020 · 02-09-2008, 10:54 AM

I had discoloration on mine and as rgeliske stated, I used a oiled rag and elbow grease and it came off and looks as good as new.

02-03-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
DCSOXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 604	Frame Discoloration anyone? Has anyone else had their frame become discolored due to heat just under the guide rod at the tip of the accessory rail? Mine has become an ashen gray color and I was just wondering if anyone else has seen this. Hey, at least you know I am shooting, right! I will post a pic to further explain the location. Note Do not look for discoloration in this picture as it is a stock photo purely for location reference. __________________ Deputy C. Rickman How much wood could a Woodchuck chuck if a Woodchuck could Chuck Norris? ALL OF IT!

02-03-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,647	The discoloration is powder residue. If you use a good cleaner and some elbow grease it should come right off. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

02-04-2008, 12:12 PM	#5
DCSOXD40 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 604	I've tried wiping it off gently but I guess a little more aggression is needed. This elbow grease you speak of....can I get that at PistolGear or do I need to order that elsewhere? I wondered if anyone would recognize the Tommy Boy reference. Good job! Thabks guys for the input. __________________ Deputy C. Rickman How much wood could a Woodchuck chuck if a Woodchuck could Chuck Norris? ALL OF IT!

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02-03-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
apierce918 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 240	i had some on mine and was able to rub it off. nice tommy boy reference btw

02-09-2008, 10:54 AM	#6
MD2020 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: south Alabama Posts: 12	I had discoloration on mine and as rgeliske stated, I used a oiled rag and elbow grease and it came off and looks as good as new.