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**Old School** · 08-17-2005, 08:52 PM

You can simply clear coat it using a DIY Duracoat Kit. That is an easy solution if you are concerned with rust. No need to bake this finish, just air dry. I'd suggest the Matte finish. 2oz should be enough for a gun or two.

http://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?Category=250

Ryno · 08-18-2005, 08:56 AM

I noticed some small rust spots on my bi-tone after handling it with my sweaty palms a few weeks after I bought it. But I put some armadillo on it and it has never rusted again.

BPNovum · 08-19-2005, 06:03 AM

For those of you experiencing rust, use Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner with 0000 Steel Wool. LIghtly rub the affected area for a few seconds and the rust will come off without harming the finish (other than what the rust is doing). Then oil with Disotec XFR to prevent the return of the rust.

Seal that in with a coat of Armadillo and you are ready for long term use of your XD without fear of rust.

doubletap45 · 11-01-2005, 08:06 AM

RB-17 and 0000 steel wool work great also.

TAR-40 · 01-01-2006, 08:04 PM

does anyone ahve a pic of the Matte Clear Coated finish?

Mail Clerk · 01-02-2006, 08:47 AM

Hi Guys/gals,

If you all still have the plastic vapor bag that it came in then seal it up using that. My "XD" has not in any rusted/corroded using this bag. I'll bet that SA might send you all one free if you ask.

Mail Clerk

08-17-2005, 08:52 PM	#11
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	You can simply clear coat it using a DIY Duracoat Kit. That is an easy solution if you are concerned with rust. No need to bake this finish, just air dry. I'd suggest the Matte finish. 2oz should be enough for a gun or two. http://www.lauerweaponry.com/index.cfm?Category=250 __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

08-18-2005, 08:56 AM	#12
Ryno XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Martinsburg Pa Posts: 80	I noticed some small rust spots on my bi-tone after handling it with my sweaty palms a few weeks after I bought it. But I put some armadillo on it and it has never rusted again. __________________ A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity -Sigmund Freud XD-9 Bi-tone Service Yugo SKS Remington 700 BDL .243 Remington 870 Wingmaster

08-19-2005, 06:03 AM	#13
BPNovum XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 243	For those of you experiencing rust, use Blue Wonder Gun Cleaner with 0000 Steel Wool. LIghtly rub the affected area for a few seconds and the rust will come off without harming the finish (other than what the rust is doing). Then oil with Disotec XFR to prevent the return of the rust. Seal that in with a coat of Armadillo and you are ready for long term use of your XD without fear of rust. __________________ Bob Price Blue Wonder Gun Care Products BPrice@NovumSolutions.com SA XD9 (w/M6 Light & Laser) SA XD9 Subcompact (w/XML Light) SA XD45 ACP Compact

01-02-2006, 08:47 AM	#16
Mail Clerk XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 87	vapor bag Hi Guys/gals, If you all still have the plastic vapor bag that it came in then seal it up using that. My "XD" has not in any rusted/corroded using this bag. I'll bet that SA might send you all one free if you ask. Mail Clerk __________________ Mail Clerk

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11-01-2005, 08:06 AM	#14
doubletap45 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 4	RB-17 and 0000 steel wool work great also.

01-01-2006, 08:04 PM	#15
TAR-40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Berea, KY Posts: 108	does anyone ahve a pic of the Matte Clear Coated finish?