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Help me, NES! I recently bought a g36 that has been Cerakoted in burnt bronze. I really like the color but I found paperwork in the case from a previous sale that lists the finish as FDE. Is there any way to confirm whether or not the factory finish was FDE without having to contact Glock directly? I might want to go back to the FDE finish if its possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Jeff

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You can try to find the serial number listed on Glock Talk or call Glock direct and ask them the question. They should be able to tell you everything, including color, just by the serial number.
 
Greg Derr said:
I don't think the bronze color is a factory Glock color.
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The burnt bronze was done prior to me purchasing the pistol. What I'm not sure of is whether the original color of the frame was black or flat dark earth. If the frame was originally FDE I would like to have the bronze cerakote removed if it can be done without damaging the frame. I like the burnt bronze but I like the dark earth more. What I was wondering was whether or not there might be something on the label of the case that might tell me if the original color was black or FDE and if there was anyone here who could tell me what to look for (a number series of letters that Glock might use to designate color on the label). Thanks for the input so far. I will likely just call Glock and ask them I just hate waiting on hold and figured someone here with a FDE Glock might be able to help.
 
OK, if the Cerakote was done right and the layer is thin, I would Cerakote over it. The issue with a polymer body is that bead blasting off the Cedrakote can dig into the polymer itself. You may try scratching off the bronze in a hidden spot and see if there is FDE or black underneath.
 
Greg Derr said:
OK, if the Cerakote was done right and the layer is thin, I would Cerakote over it. The issue with a polymer body is that bead blasting off the Cedrakote can dig into the polymer itself. You may try scratching off the bronze in a hidden spot and see if there is FDE or black underneath.
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I wouldn't bead blast it since that dimples the surface. Soda blast could be an option for removing the old Cerakote off the polymer frame. Or a fine aluminum oxide, coal slag, or other very fine media. I use fine grit coal slag to etch surfaces before applying Cerakote. It's recommended to use 100-120 grit media to prepare the surface. Plus if the surface treatment holds up to 3-5 seconds of blasting, it's considered 'OK' to Cerakote over. You still want to etch it though (after the degrease).
 
rutilate said:
Regretting your hot pink receiver already? :)
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Golddiggie said:
It will be once he gets a good barrel again... I think next time we should go for glossy instead of satin finish... [smile]
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Not the one with the barrel that blew up lol .....



I'm probably gonna rattle can it so it looks more like gold.

With a amd65 brake and 54r the fire balls shooting out of the side it's gonna suck for the people next to me lol
 

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