Ok, I have a receiver just laying around... A slow build I guess. I've been considering lapping the receiver face but some info is spotty. It makes sense to have a nice square face but also been thinking about the potential for corrosion, especially since it will probably be Stainless.
7075 aluminum and stainless are pretty far away from each other in terms of reactive metals. Thats a bad thing. I also understand that they must be in together in the presence of electrolytic material in order for the reaction to happen. Seems simple, just seal the joint, yes? Well many suggestions out there advocating the use of RTV in order to keep water out.... Not so fast, RTV contains stuff that may turn into a material with electrolytic properties when exposed to high temps (according to my research)
Looks as though recoating the receiver face would be counter productive because the consensus say that the coating process may have caused any unevenness to occur.
What's the prevention that can be used?
7075 aluminum and stainless are pretty far away from each other in terms of reactive metals. Thats a bad thing. I also understand that they must be in together in the presence of electrolytic material in order for the reaction to happen. Seems simple, just seal the joint, yes? Well many suggestions out there advocating the use of RTV in order to keep water out.... Not so fast, RTV contains stuff that may turn into a material with electrolytic properties when exposed to high temps (according to my research)
Looks as though recoating the receiver face would be counter productive because the consensus say that the coating process may have caused any unevenness to occur.
What's the prevention that can be used?