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FireintheWhole · 05-02-2008, 08:48 AM

I cleaned my XD last night after a couple hundred rounds, and I used the same routine as the other 2 times I cleaned it. I used Hoppes solvent and a couple dabs of Remoil for the slide. When wiping it off I noticed some strange problems with the finish.

There is an area on the right/top of the slide where there is discoloring.

There is also some discoloring on the top as shown:

I got this gun within the last two months and I have around 600 rounds through it. It was built recently, so it doesn't have the old finish that people have had problems with. Is this normal? If not, is this something Springfield will warranty? Any suggestions?

Thanks

glocksnbagels · 05-02-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FireintheWhole

I cleaned my XD last night after a couple hundred rounds, and I used the same routine as the other 2 times I cleaned it. I used Hoppes solvent and a couple dabs of Remoil for the slide. When wiping it off I noticed some strange problems with the finish.

There is an area on the right/top of the slide where there is discoloring.

There is also some discoloring on the top as shown:

I got this gun within the last two months and I have around 600 rounds through it. It was built recently, so it doesn't have the old finish that people have had problems with. Is this normal? If not, is this something Springfield will warranty? Any suggestions?

Thanks

Sell it. Buy a Glock.

Conceyted · 05-02-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by glocksnbagels

Sell it. Buy a Glock.

Troll.

**NewXDsupporter** · 05-02-2008, 12:53 PM

Have you tried the silicone cloth from Birchwood Casey. My SC has some holster wear that makes the slide look a little off. But ill wipe mine down with it and all is well again.

This might just be a cover up to an actual "problem" but its just my .02.

Glock Killer · 05-02-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by glocksnbagels

Sell it. Buy a Glock.

BAN THIS TROLL, HE SPEWS HIS GLOCK FANBOYISM ALL OVER THIS PLACE.

**boardsurfer** · 05-02-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Glock Killer

BAN THIS TROLL, HE SPEWS HIS GLOCK FANBOYISM ALL OVER THIS PLACE.

Says the Glock Killer.

sorry, thought it was ironic.

BuckRivet · 05-02-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Glock Killer

BAN THIS TROLL, HE SPEWS HIS GLOCK FANBOYISM ALL OVER THIS PLACE.

he's just bitter the XD is his blocks daddy.

HomerSimpson · 05-02-2008, 01:31 PM

back to the finish..

it looks like where oil is seeping from the firing pin retaining roll pin.. give it a good wipe down...

**mhillsing23** · 05-02-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by boardsurfer

Says the Glock Killer.

sorry, thought it was ironic.

The man has a point.

FireintheWhole · 05-02-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NewXDsupporter

Have you tried the silicone cloth from Birchwood Casey. My SC has some holster wear that makes the slide look a little off. But ill wipe mine down with it and all is well again.

This might just be a cover up to an actual "problem" but its just my .02.

I haven't used that, but I used a cloth saturated with Remoil and rubbed it well thinking it may help, but it didn't.

05-02-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
FireintheWhole XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 113	Stange problems with the finish on my XDSC I cleaned my XD last night after a couple hundred rounds, and I used the same routine as the other 2 times I cleaned it. I used Hoppes solvent and a couple dabs of Remoil for the slide. When wiping it off I noticed some strange problems with the finish. There is an area on the right/top of the slide where there is discoloring. There is also some discoloring on the top as shown: I got this gun within the last two months and I have around 600 rounds through it. It was built recently, so it doesn't have the old finish that people have had problems with. Is this normal? If not, is this something Springfield will warranty? Any suggestions? Thanks __________________ XD SC .40 H&K USP .40 Ruger LCP

05-02-2008, 12:53 PM	#4
NewXDsupporter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Marietta GA Posts: 334	Have you tried the silicone cloth from Birchwood Casey. My SC has some holster wear that makes the slide look a little off. But ill wipe mine down with it and all is well again. This might just be a cover up to an actual "problem" but its just my .02. __________________ By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life." WAR EAGLE

05-02-2008, 01:31 PM	#8
HomerSimpson XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TX Posts: 149	back to the finish.. it looks like where oil is seeping from the firing pin retaining roll pin.. give it a good wipe down... __________________ How is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain. Remember when I took that home winemaking course, and I forgot how to drive?

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