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    Successful X Valve anodizing?

    I have an X valve that I am waffling between getting reanodized or just stripping and keeping well polished. I know some have had issues getting X's properly anodized, I had one myself that was poorly done. Who here has had real success in having it done? Who did you use? Did they remove the Z lock pin? Pics?

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    i had fx anodizing do mine. he just masked off the zlock pin.


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    Wow, that's really nice. Got a close up of the area? I'm not super concerned as even if I do have it anodized, will probably go with just polished clear.

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    no. i can get some later tonight though. the only issue that i had was that i believe a stray piece of masking got on the valve when the z lock pin was masked and left an unanodized spot on the underside of the valve by the z lock pin.

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    Caustic Customs did mine in polished clear. No issues whatsoever:


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    Quote Originally Posted by tolar250 View Post
    no. i can get some later tonight though. the only issue that i had was that i believe a stray piece of masking got on the valve when the z lock pin was masked and left an unanodized spot on the underside of the valve by the z lock pin.
    Exactly what I saw on the valve that passed through here. I also think the stripping caused the halves to screw tighter together, so the Z lock pin actually showed making it worse.

    On a side note, WTH haven't I seen either of these in MOTM?

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    Curious. What hardline are you using that works with CCM air fittings?
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    On a side note, WTH haven't I seen either of these in MOTM?[/QUOTE]

    ^This X 2

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    caustic did this number.

    goes in here.

    did the valve and palmers micro rock.


    both guns are flawless. in looks and function.
    the leaner Z ripps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OPBN View Post

    On a side note, WTH haven't I seen either of these in MOTM?
    I was waiting to snap a better picture of the gun...even though it looks pretty good in the photo above, it really doesn't "pop" like it should.

    Quote Originally Posted by PBLife View Post
    Curious. What hardline are you using that works with CCM air fittings?
    I used 1/4"OD 6061 aluminum tubing with awall thickness of .049", which is rated at 3600psi.

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    Quote Originally Posted by splat15k View Post
    caustic customs did mine in polished clear. No issues whatsoever:


    so that one is yours!!

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    Haha, yes sir! I saw that you commented on Caustic's FB page when he posted the ano pics. I wanted to reveal it on BEO once I got off my butt and took some quality pictures.



    OPBN, I forgot to mention/confirm this: Caustic masks off the z-pin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by splat15k View Post

    OPBN, I forgot to mention/confirm this: Caustic masks off the z-pin.
    yes that is correct and it leaves a very small amount of aluminum exposed around the pin of course can not be seen in a standard channel of a rail or unibody.
    a SFL it will be seen.

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    I know Caustic puts out some great stuff, but I just can't come up off the money. I'll be going with something very plain on this, mainly clear and gun metal grey, so should be an easy job for someone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OPBN View Post
    I know Caustic puts out some great stuff, but I just can't come up off the money. I'll be going with something very plain on this, mainly clear and gun metal grey, so should be an easy job for someone.
    yeah that is understandable.

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    What rail is on the z frame?

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    I believe that's an FBM Thorn drop? I think they called it "stiletto" style.

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    Not the drop rail, the automag rail. But yes I think you are right.

    Quote Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry View Post
    I believe that's an FBM Thorn drop? I think they called it "stiletto" style.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C_losjoker View Post
    Not the drop rail, the automag rail. But yes I think you are right.
    Dallara body and rail.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OPBN View Post
    Dallara body and rail.
    correct.
    I would say if im using a dallara body, ill prolly find the rail to go with it.

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    I used 1/4"OD 6061 aluminum tubing with awall thickness of .049", which is rated at 3600psi....

    Where did you get the tubing from?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PBLife View Post
    I used 1/4"OD 6061 aluminum tubing with awall thickness of .049", which is rated at 3600psi....

    Where did you get the tubing from?
    McMaster Carr

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    Quote Originally Posted by OPBN View Post
    I know Caustic puts out some great stuff, but I just can't come up off the money. I'll be going with something very plain on this, mainly clear and gun metal grey, so should be an easy job for someone.
    Ive dealt with just about everyone out there for anno over the years.. and even though Caustic is expensive he is the only one that I trust with any of my parts nowadays.

    Not a commentary on anyone else in particular*

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    Quote Originally Posted by splat15k View Post
    Haha, yes sir! I saw that you commented on Caustic's FB page when he posted the ano pics. I wanted to reveal it on BEO once I got off my butt and took some quality pictures.

    One day I want to send him my Etac to do that very anno to!

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    Wow, what a PERFECT blend of old and new. Did you mod the rail yourself?

    Quote Originally Posted by splat15k View Post
    Caustic Customs did mine in polished clear. No issues whatsoever:


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    Quote Originally Posted by OPBN View Post
    I know Caustic puts out some great stuff, but I just can't come up off the money. I'll be going with something very plain on this, mainly clear and gun metal grey, so should be an easy job for someone.
    His prices for single color weren't that bad when I had him do stuff. I think I paid $100 to have 6 parts polished then clear anodized.

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    Quote Originally Posted by robertreed711 View Post
    Wow, what a PERFECT blend of old and new. Did you mod the rail yourself?
    Thanks for the kind words; that is exactly what I was aiming for: blending old and new.

    Luke made the mods to the rail. Started out as a stock emag rail and then it was shortened to AM/MM length, ULE'd, wings milled off but keeping the proper width for the sight rail, and the front sides of the rail were milled down to remove the emag jewel. Lots of processes.

    I modded the trashcan ASA myself though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lancecst View Post
    His prices for single color weren't that bad when I had him do stuff. I think I paid $100 to have 6 parts polished then clear anodized.
    That's not bad at all. I'll need to contact him then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by splat15k View Post
    Caustic Customs did mine in polished clear. No issues whatsoever:



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    Why is anybody afraid to remove the z lock pin? It's a roll pin, just squeeze it gently and it slides right out.
    Very nice examples of Caustics anno, I have anno envie.
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