ReadyFreddy 0 Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) Just got done with my Urban Mirage Camo Duracoat project on my converted Saiga .308. Had it blasted first. It took some time. I can now see why people charge what they do for this service. Edited February 18, 2005 by ReadyFreddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Niiiiice! G O B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AK-treO8 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) I agree!! Actually that pattern is kinda hard to keep your eye on...I guess it works. How much did the paint job cost? If you don't mind my asking? I've seen guys at the local Gun show doing that, or similar, for $125 - $175. Also, I agree..Freddy's Ready Edited February 18, 2005 by AK-treO8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReadyFreddy 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 I bought the kit from Lauer Weaponry for about $100 which included paint and stensils. The project was very time consuming due to the multiple colors. I have a small paint spayer and had to clean it well after each coat. Last coat was a clear coat. It cost me $65 to have it blasted so the project wasn't cheap. Lauer charges about $300 for this type of camo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lollygagger 1 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 You did the carrier, too! Pretty cool...it does make me somehow crave a ice cream sandwich. Lollygagger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlenderWizard 12 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Holy Shit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 did you do the mags too??? I would hope so... would look cool with the mag attached.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Toad 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 man that looks freakin great!!!!!! what kind of clear coat did you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lithium 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Kick Ass! that looks fucking great. Realy nice job man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tokageko 8 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 Ack! If there were an equivalent to the DCF, for guns, I would soooo be reporting you! Sorry, can't stand the digital cammo. You did do a very impressive job on it though. My hat is off to you, regarding you painting skills and patience. If only you would use your powers for Good, not Evil..... ; ) Ok, that's it. No more posting in the middle of the night for me. It's like 3:47 am here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ufo724 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) Ya I admire your skill on that paint job. I just dont understand why waste the money on that. Personally I would never do that to my gun, but to each his own. What made you wanna do that? I'd rather get a ar-15 stock, but whatever. Edited February 18, 2005 by ufo724 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReadyFreddy 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) Thanx guys...for the compliments. To answer your questions: For the clearcoat, I used the DuraCoat Clearcoat from Lauers. Did not do the one(1) magazine I have because I'm waiting for the 20 rd mags to be available and will do those as well. The reason I did it to my Saiga .308 was the cost of this rifle new. Only paid $290 for the rifle so I figured I could play around with it. Always liked this urban mirage camo look so I just did it. Worst comes to worst, I can redo it back to just black. Already got all the AR stocks I need. I would highly recommend the DuraCoat black, though. I used black for the base and this stuff is tuff. Thanx everyone! Edited February 18, 2005 by ReadyFreddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ufo724 0 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 where did you get the bi-pod at? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lollygagger 1 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 where did you get the bi-pod at? The bipod appears to be a Harris. Lollygagger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vjor 2 Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) Nice work, hey did you phosphate the gun before the paint with LCW? By the way get airbrushes cheap from harbor freight, they are ok, use them a lot especially with LCW. the one for 9.99 does a good job on general paintwork and is cheap enough to be throwing away if the LCW gets hard on it. The one air brush for 19.99 is pretty good, gives a run for the money to my paasche, iwata and testors aztecks just type air brush http://order.harborfreight.com/EasyAsk/har...18%20PST%202005 For airbrush containers I got this from bear air, they are good and work on harbor freight airbrushes, the ones for 2.89 http://bearair.com/products.asp?dept=1101&pagenumber=4 Edited February 18, 2005 by vjor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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