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Hello all, does anyone have any comments about powder coating the slides on the XD's? I purchased a XD9 service used and XD9 subcompact new. The used XD has a uniform reddish tint to it and noticed some rust come through the brand new finish on the subcompact. Now granted I was "mexican" carrying the sub, so it was possibly exposed to body sweat. I take care of my firearms and lube often but not too much. So when I saw the rust coming through on the new subcompact I became concerned very quickly. As for the XD with the reddish tint to it a couple of people have said it could have been contaminated when the finish was applied. I'm not sure if it is rust or not, but something ain't right ya know cause all the others that i've seen are flat black no doubt about it. Anyways my father has had a 1911 powder coated. He told me to watch out for tight tolerances on moving parts since a layer is being added or a thicker one is being laid if they removed the bruniral. I apologize for being long-winded. :roll: