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As I mentioned before, I'm new to AR's. I got soaked in a rainstorm, which led me to wonder, what is this mysterious black coating on my rifle, and do I need to protect it with clp or oil or something. I didn't see any reference in the manual.

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Yes the nice black finish should have a coat of protectant like CLP etc applied. The black surface is ever so slightly porous and retains some oil after wiping the weapon down. It is essential to apply oil to freshly parkerized steel or it will corrode.

Thanks guys, I went through 27 pages of threads on ar15.com's maintenance section, and couldn't find it anywhere. Also surprised it isn't mentioned anywhere in the manual.

bushmeister wrote:Thanks guys, I went through 27 pages of threads on ar15.com's maintenance section, and couldn't find it anywhere. Also surprised it isn't mentioned anywhere in the manual.

if in doubt coat it with CLP..... The parkerized barrel will show any lint from the cloth used to wipe it down, but I just try to make sure I get it all covered well..

here is a link to the owners manual.. it will cover what and how to clean the entire rifle.. it will also advise you on items that just need to be wiped down and items that needed to be 'wetter' (like the bcg)..

http://www.bushmaster.com/electronic-do ... manual.pdf

brian

I have started to use Micro-fiber towels when cleaning lately and they work surprisingly well, and leave no lint.

thatguy wrote:if in doubt coat it with CLP..... here is a link to the owners manual.. it will cover what and how to clean the entire rifle.. it will also advise you on items that just need to be wiped down and items that needed to be 'wetter' (like the bcg)..
brian

I'm pretty embarassed . I swear I read the entire manual before I posted, but honestly I guess #1 was just too easy.

"1. Using a “CLP“ type product, clean all areas (inside and out) of Powder Fouling, Corrosion and Dirt."

I guess plain English is just too hard to understand. Sorry for the dumb question.

bushmeister wrote:

thatguy wrote:if in doubt coat it with CLP..... here is a link to the owners manual.. it will cover what and how to clean the entire rifle.. it will also advise you on items that just need to be wiped down and items that needed to be 'wetter' (like the bcg)..
brian

I'm pretty embarassed . I swear I read the entire manual before I posted, but honestly I guess #1 was just too easy.

"1. Using a “CLP“ type product, clean all areas (inside and out) of Powder Fouling, Corrosion and Dirt."

I guess plain English is just too hard to understand. Sorry for the dumb question.

I dont think there is ever a dumb question.. Everyone has a 'mentally challenged' question every now and then..

Glad you're good to go now

Brian