A question for norc cqa owners

[sfbruner]

I just received my cqa and i noticed that there is a black paint coating on the dust cover and a little on the front sight. The finish on the barrel and muzzle brake appears to be parkerized (greyish), the lower and upper appear anodized. The black paint i mentioned is pealing and rubbing off easily.

Is this normal for the newer norcs?

Thanks.

 

[Springdog]

Yup it's normal, mine is doing the same and I'm sure all the other painted Norcs are flaking too

 

[RedNewf]

i Got my norc last week and I'm not familiar with the different finished but every part looks like it has the same finish. They are al crip and black. No peeling paint anywhere. I was actually surprised at how nice it is with all the complaints I've read, No tooling marks anywhere either. Overall I'm very happy at the appearance . Can't wait for LTATT to get approved and bring it to the range.

 

[JTF#]

i always repaint mine anyways

 

[enefgee]

Yup, looks like shiz, now take it out shooting. Run it hard, put it away dirty and repeat. To paraphrase Sonny Puzikas describing the AK, "it's more of a biker chick than a prom queen"

 

[AROD89]

i Got my norc last week and I'm not familiar with the different finished but every part looks like it has the same finish. They are al crip and black. No peeling paint anywhere. I was actually surprised at how nice it is with all the complaints I've read, No tooling marks anywhere either. Overall I'm very happy at the appearance . Can't wait for LTATT to get approved and bring it to the range.

One of the lucky ones !

 

[Outcast]

where is everyone picking these up, I thought everyone was sold out

 

[mini_cal]

where is everyone picking these up, I thought everyone was sold out

Look more there are LGS that have them, or other online retailers that are nonsponsors of CGN.

 

[AROD89]

i always repaint mine anyways

What's the process you use ?

where is everyone picking these up, I thought everyone was sold out

Lever. Few left.

There are other site sponsors taking pre orders as well..

 

[Springdog]

i always repaint mine anyways

Ya I'm going to give mine a makeover too, but going to replace some parts first. Starting with the cracked firing pin I stumbled apon during the 4play.

 

[fred0000]

I got mine used on the EE a few months ago.
It is all anodized and blued/park, no paint at all.

 

[AROD89]

I got mine used on the EE a few months ago.
It is all anodized and blued/park, no paint at all.

But still far from a perfect job I would assume ?

 

[fred0000]

But still far from a perfect job I would assume ?

I like to think mine is a good example of "one of the good ones" (I havn't seen to many norinco AR's first hand) the finish is nice... No complaints at all. There are minor tooling marks but you gotta look for them, my main gripe is the front sight is crooked! But that's alright not many people have noticed.....
I wouldn't mind seeing these painted parts you guys are talking about. Seems kinda odd if its on new ones.

(If that's paint, it's on there pretty darn good and definitely not flaking)

 

[JTF#]

i used the heat treated bbq paint from CTC. its heat treated doesent scratch and drys smooth.
i put a cupple pics under the thread 'Duracoat' if you wanna see.
the handel is the original norc paint.





http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?881656-Duracoat

What's the process you use ?



Lever. Few left.

There are other site sponsors taking pre orders as well..

 

[AROD89]

i used the heat treated bbq paint from CTC. its heat treated doesent scratch and drys smooth.
i put a cupple pics under the thread 'Duracoat' if you wanna see.
the handel is the original norc paint.






http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?881656-Duracoat

Did you Paint the lower as well ?

 

[JTF#]

yep.i just taped off the markings.

 

[AROD89]

yep.i just taped off the markings.

Does it blend well with the factory finish of the anodized units

 

[Pistolwhiptricks]

My Norinco CQ-A is anodized but had what seem to be some paint overspray on the upper receiver, handguard, barrel and FSB. It all flaked right off using a toothbrush and CLP.

 

[AROD89]

My Norinco CQ-A is anodized but had what seem to be some paint overspray on the upper receiver, handguard, barrel and FSB. It all flaked right off using a toothbrush and CLP.

Same here .. one spot near the RH safety bar that scuffed a bit though. I know its a Norinco but the rest is flawless !!

debating doing a little touch up or just screeching the crap out of the rest of it haha

 

[easysauce]

??? my CQA is almost 3 years old and has no painted surfaces...