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July 15th, 2009, 20:24
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asexual lumbricus terrestris
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Sanding TM metal =D
So, from what I remember, TM metal is a zinc and aluminium alloy, and both metals seperately seem to form pretty stable oxidized compounds. ZnO, and Al2O3.
Anyways, since I installed a AS slide, I thought the TM frame looked pretty awful, so I took the liberty of sanding it down, and I thought I would also take the liberty now of posting some pics. Ooh, I also sanded the plastic stock TM outer barrel, so it has some of that nice "brushed aluminium" look. Thoughts? Before oxidation (right after sanding)   After oxidation (around 1 month) 
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July 15th, 2009, 21:02
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Whoa, that looks great!
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July 15th, 2009, 21:10
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Actually looks nicer after it has oxidized! haha. That is really good though, looks awesome.
The barrel actually turned out quite nice. Has the metal slide chewed the plastic barrel at all?
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July 15th, 2009, 22:01
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The AS slide was a perfect fit except for the tabs that protrude at the bottom rear of the slide (where it slides along the frame); only the very back of those thingys needed sanding, about 1-1.5mm total, then it fit like a dream. The scratches you see on the outer barrel were the result of my hesitation with deciding a vertical or horizontal pattern XD.
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July 15th, 2009, 22:08
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From my experience its actually quite dull the oxidized finish, and after longer period it get more grey/dark color.....
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July 15th, 2009, 22:36
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A-56 aka Mr.Hitman
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lol I wish I didn't sand my frame.. CAPS members have seen the "ew" look of mine. ha!
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July 15th, 2009, 23:01
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What happened? O.o
So... did you use like 40 grain paper or something? XD
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July 15th, 2009, 23:20
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A-56 aka Mr.Hitman
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Here are some pics of it. http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=74482 What Illusion told me which is an excellent idea but I haven't had time to try it is to spray paint it with a polish clear coat so the finish locks in under the coat. Neat idea, huh? 
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July 15th, 2009, 23:38
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Damn.... Nice. Mine is for games though =p.
I can't believe it came out that good with a dremel...
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July 17th, 2009, 21:56
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I sanded the frame exactly the way you did after I saw this thread!
Looks hot with my limcat slide wooohooo |
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July 17th, 2009, 22:23
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lol. pics =o
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