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ReVviNg hiGH · 07-27-2006, 08:14 PM

I just purchased an 45ACP tact bi tone yesterday and i was excited about it and now reading through "Rusty Tales" section i am rethinking my decision to get the bi tone over the black. Do these guns rust that bad? Mine wont be a carry pistol. Only a range gun. If its properly cared for, will i have any problems?

Boricua · 07-27-2006, 08:21 PM

I don't know about the by-tones but I can tell you that after whatching my Tac during this hot summer no rust at all. Oh, mine is a black one and I have been sweating all over it since I got it.

ReVviNg hiGH · 07-27-2006, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boricua

I don't know about the by-tones but I can tell you that after whatching my Tac during this hot summer no rust at all. Oh, mine is a black one and I have been sweating all over it since I got it.

tec · 07-27-2006, 08:52 PM

Help regarding XD45ACP Finish

ReVviNg hiGH · 07-28-2006, 09:59 AM

Looks like silicone wipes or armadillo will be used often on my bi tone.I guess i will just have to baby it more than my XD 40 tact.

ReVviNg hiGH · 07-28-2006, 10:08 AM

Do i use both Armadillo and Silicone wipes? or one or the other...?

tec · 07-28-2006, 10:37 AM

I used Blue wonders "XFR" (xtreme friction reducer) then applied the Armadillo on my 9mm. Then I would apply another layer of Armadillo for giggles. Works very very well. To apply the armadillo, you can heat the slide or heat the wax, then apply, let dry then buff. Believe it or not, I use a soldering torch to heat the slide to accept the armadillo. It takes just a second of flame.

With the 45ACP, I now use a blue bottle of DuPont Teflon, liquid form, on the insides and outsides of the whole thing. It is available from Lowe's home improvement stores and I am certain elsewhere. The Teflon is a lubricant, it cleans finger prints off, it repels water, it does it all. And, it's like $4-5 bucks.

To use, I just shake well, squirt some on, rub around with a clean finger or paper towel, let dry, then lightly buff. For the internal mechanisms and slide, Same thing, only skip the buffing. I even apply it to the insides of the mags and springs, It REALLY makes a difference there. Just becarefull about over applying to the internal mechanisms. To clean it off, brake cleaner works nice, and it's cheap. The Teflon actually makes the powder residue clean off the inside of the slide much easier for me.

ReVviNg hiGH · 07-28-2006, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tec

I used Blue wonders "XFR" (xtreme friction reducer) then applied the Armadillo on my 9mm. Then I would apply another layer of Armadillo for giggles. Works very very well. To apply the armadillo, you can heat the slide or heat the wax, then apply, let dry then buff. Believe it or not, I use a soldering torch to heat the slide to accept the armadillo. It takes just a second of flame.

With the 45ACP, I now use a blue bottle of DuPont Teflon, liquid form, on the insides and outsides of the whole thing. It is available from Lowe's home improvement stores and I am certain elsewhere. The Teflon is a lubricant, it cleans finger prints off, it repels water, it does it all. And, it's like $4-5 bucks.

To use, I just shake well, squirt some on, rub around with a clean finger or paper towel, let dry, then lightly buff. For the internal mechanisms and slide, Same thing, only skip the buffing. I even apply it to the insides of the mags and springs, It REALLY makes a difference there. Just becarefull about over applying to the internal mechanisms. To clean it off, brake cleaner works nice, and it's cheap. The Teflon actually makes the powder residue clean off the inside of the slide much easier for me.

Thanks. Ordering some armadillo. So i really dont need the silicone wipes if i use the armadillo and du pont correct?

RoiBoi · 07-29-2006, 04:02 AM

The bi-tone XD-45s have stainless steel slides. I'd be very surprised to see rust on them.

LTC-USA · 07-29-2006, 07:47 AM

There are various types of stainless and some are more rust "resistant" than others but none are rust proof that are used for guns.

07-27-2006, 08:14 PM	#1
ReVviNg hiGH XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 240	45ACP tact bi-tone and rust?? I just purchased an 45ACP tact bi tone yesterday and i was excited about it and now reading through "Rusty Tales" section i am rethinking my decision to get the bi tone over the black. Do these guns rust that bad? Mine wont be a carry pistol. Only a range gun. If its properly cared for, will i have any problems? __________________ XD 45ACP Tact. Bi-tone XD 40 Tact. Last edited by ReVviNg hiGH; 07-27-2006 at 08:17 PM.

07-27-2006, 08:21 PM	#2
Boricua XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 790	I don't know about the by-tones but I can tell you that after whatching my Tac during this hot summer no rust at all. Oh, mine is a black one and I have been sweating all over it since I got it. __________________ Make a decision not an emotion!

07-28-2006, 09:59 AM	#5
ReVviNg hiGH XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 240	Looks like silicone wipes or armadillo will be used often on my bi tone.I guess i will just have to baby it more than my XD 40 tact. __________________ XD 45ACP Tact. Bi-tone XD 40 Tact.

07-28-2006, 10:08 AM	#6
ReVviNg hiGH XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 240	Do i use both Armadillo and Silicone wipes? or one or the other...? __________________ XD 45ACP Tact. Bi-tone XD 40 Tact.

07-29-2006, 07:47 AM	#10
LTC-USA XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 944	There are various types of stainless and some are more rust "resistant" than others but none are rust proof that are used for guns. __________________ Springfield XD 9mm subcompact-Tripp chrome (2005) Browning Hi-Power (1966) Browning .25 (1966) 1903 A3 .30-06 Jack Russell Terrier

07-27-2006, 08:52 PM	#4
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,658 Blog Entries: 1	Help regarding XD45ACP Finish

07-28-2006, 10:37 AM	#7
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,658 Blog Entries: 1	I used Blue wonders "XFR" (xtreme friction reducer) then applied the Armadillo on my 9mm. Then I would apply another layer of Armadillo for giggles. Works very very well. To apply the armadillo, you can heat the slide or heat the wax, then apply, let dry then buff. Believe it or not, I use a soldering torch to heat the slide to accept the armadillo. It takes just a second of flame. With the 45ACP, I now use a blue bottle of DuPont Teflon, liquid form, on the insides and outsides of the whole thing. It is available from Lowe's home improvement stores and I am certain elsewhere. The Teflon is a lubricant, it cleans finger prints off, it repels water, it does it all. And, it's like $4-5 bucks. To use, I just shake well, squirt some on, rub around with a clean finger or paper towel, let dry, then lightly buff. For the internal mechanisms and slide, Same thing, only skip the buffing. I even apply it to the insides of the mags and springs, It REALLY makes a difference there. Just becarefull about over applying to the internal mechanisms. To clean it off, brake cleaner works nice, and it's cheap. The Teflon actually makes the powder residue clean off the inside of the slide much easier for me.

07-29-2006, 04:02 AM	#9
RoiBoi XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	The bi-tone XD-45s have stainless steel slides. I'd be very surprised to see rust on them.

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