painting your gun

[shoot2thrillu 10]

anyone camo paint your gun? or did you try that hydrodip stuff? just wondering how you did it and anything you would do differently if you decided to repaint it

 

or any tips for painting.

[45Bretired 19]

Not the case with all coatings but with most the best advise that I can give is #1 BE PATIENT #2 several thin coats #3 you can't rush a good paint job. I haven't refinished an gun in a couple of years but my test bed S12 is really starting to look rough. I have a buddy who owns a gun refinishing buisiness and I think I'm going to give him a try. I really don't have the patients or the time to give it what it deserves. Dura Coat is a good tough finish as long as you follow the directions. I've even used some spray paint on a couple parts kit guns because it was the closest thing to the factory commie block finish. Hope this helps.

[shoot2thrillu 10]

ya. was just lookin at that hydrodip stuff. was wondering if its as good as the ad says. kindof pricey and tired of throwin money in this thing lol.

[TIMTIMTIM 57]

Personally i would avoid the hydro coating. There is a local shop that does it here. So i have handled it. It doesnt seem durable @ all. I would do mily resin or cerakote. I did moly resin. Only regret was i wished i used a small gravity feed sprayer instead of an air brush.

[shoot2thrillu 10]

got a pic? that hydrodip stuff didnt like like it was very durable for the price

[TIMTIMTIM 57]

http://forum.saiga-12.com/index.php?/topic/79069-finally-done-almost/

 

 

Heres a link to the thread.

[Jpanzer 1,265]

Got my STG58 done by HydroGraphics,http://www.hdhydro.c....htm?m=87&s=595 Chose a pattern that was listed as Digital Tiger stripe, but more closely resembles Marine Woodland Digital.

 

 

I sent them the furniture and they applied the camo, then sent the furniture back to me:

 

 

Dealt with a guy named Grant Hoskin, who was very helpful. They have literally dozens of patterns to choose from. I had never had a rifle that had been camo-dipped or even held one, but it has exceeded my expectations far and way above what I anticipated. The finish resembles paint, and is so durable I haven't put a single scratch on since I put it back on the rifle. The people who doubt the durability and quality of a top notch application obviously have no first hand experience with it!

Edited August 8, 2012 by Jpanzer

[Sian 14]

You guys are making me feel bad I just use a rattlecan.

[tire iron 13]

Here is how I do it.

 

http://tireironscorner.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-camouflage-your-rifle.html

 

cheers

 

tire iron

[evlblkwpnz 3,418]

Keep the material off of the friction surfaces of the action, chamber, barrel hood, inside of the gas block, and feed ramp.

[shoot2thrillu 10]

start with dark colors or lighter ones first though?

[montec 164]

start with dark colors or lighter ones first though?

 

I would think light first as you want it subdued.

[leadsled 40]

You guys are making me feel bad I just use a rattlecan.

 

Hehe..I just used Krylon BBQ& Stove paint.

 

 

 

 

[romad7 75]

I'm trying out the spray bed liner, it tough but I'm undecided on the texture, we'll see.

[shoot2thrillu 10]

gonna do a test run with a old muzzleloader i have. gonna see how that works out.

[BOB A. BOOEY 45]

Not the case with all coatings but with most the best advise that I can give is #1 BE PATIENT #2 several thin coats #3 you can't rush a good paint job. I haven't refinished an gun in a couple of years but my test bed S12 is really starting to look rough. I have a buddy who owns a gun refinishing buisiness and I think I'm going to give him a try. I really don't have the patients or the time to give it what it deserves. Dura Coat is a good tough finish as long as you follow the directions. I've even used some spray paint on a couple parts kit guns because it was the closest thing to the factory commie block finish. Hope this helps.

 

Get the Duracoat Shake-n-Spray. Its very simple and theres a buncha you tube videos to show exactly how to mix the paint.

[Goose 95]

You guys are making me feel bad I just use a rattlecan.

 

Hehe..I just used Krylon BBQ& Stove paint.

 

That's what I did. Someday I'm going to have her coated with something, but that's just cover marks and get everything the same till I'm done

[shoot2thrillu 10]

did the cheap camo from wal mart. got this bad ass "weathered" look on her now

[ufo 20]

EC Paint and 30min fun...

 

Edited for missing picture. :-/

Edited August 26, 2012 by ufo

[BOB A. BOOEY 45]

Not the case with all coatings but with most the best advise that I can give is #1 BE PATIENT #2 several thin coats #3 you can't rush a good paint job. I haven't refinished an gun in a couple of years but my test bed S12 is really starting to look rough. I have a buddy who owns a gun refinishing buisiness and I think I'm going to give him a try. I really don't have the patients or the time to give it what it deserves. Dura Coat is a good tough finish as long as you follow the directions. I've even used some spray paint on a couple parts kit guns because it was the closest thing to the factory commie block finish. Hope this helps.

 

Get the Duracoat Shake-n-Spray. Its very simple and theres a buncha you tube videos to show exactly how to mix the paint.

 

UPDATE: I tried the Duracoat shake-n-spray and it was shit. Buyer beware.

[vulcan16 971]

Not the case with all coatings but with most the best advise that I can give is #1 BE PATIENT #2 several thin coats #3 you can't rush a good paint job. I haven't refinished an gun in a couple of years but my test bed S12 is really starting to look rough. I have a buddy who owns a gun refinishing buisiness and I think I'm going to give him a try. I really don't have the patients or the time to give it what it deserves. Dura Coat is a good tough finish as long as you follow the directions. I've even used some spray paint on a couple parts kit guns because it was the closest thing to the factory commie block finish. Hope this helps.

 

Get the Duracoat Shake-n-Spray. Its very simple and theres a buncha you tube videos to show exactly how to mix the paint.

 

UPDATE: I tried the Duracoat shake-n-spray and it was shit. Buyer beware.

You sent your gun out to be converted, yet try to refinish it before converting.

Most members would strip the gun first, refinish , assemble, test function, & post pics.

Edited August 27, 2012 by Jetmech

[chicagosfinest 26]

Lol bob bi-polar much..you either talk shit about a product and then love or vice versa..

[shoot2thrillu 10]

i dont take his info valid at all.

[vulcan16 971]

i dont take his info valid at all.

Smart move.

[BOB A. BOOEY 45]

Not the case with all coatings but with most the best advise that I can give is #1 BE PATIENT #2 several thin coats #3 you can't rush a good paint job. I haven't refinished an gun in a couple of years but my test bed S12 is really starting to look rough. I have a buddy who owns a gun refinishing buisiness and I think I'm going to give him a try. I really don't have the patients or the time to give it what it deserves. Dura Coat is a good tough finish as long as you follow the directions. I've even used some spray paint on a couple parts kit guns because it was the closest thing to the factory commie block finish. Hope this helps.

 

Get the Duracoat Shake-n-Spray. Its very simple and theres a buncha you tube videos to show exactly how to mix the paint.

 

UPDATE: I tried the Duracoat shake-n-spray and it was shit. Buyer beware.

You sent your gun out to be converted, yet try to refinish it before converting.

Most members would strip the gun first, refinish , assemble, test function, & post pics.

 

No I sure didnt. I painted a handgun with it. I was told it worked great so I posted for folks to try it and then tried it myself and had issues. What do you care what I do? No one listens to my advice right? Are you a moderator? Is it your job to follow me all over this sight in the hopes that I will post something for you to comment on. Just because a few folks have chimed in to pile on doesnt alleve you of the fact that you're ignorant redneck d-bag.

[romad7 75]

Redneck? He's not from Tennessee, so can't be a true Redneck:-p

[Lead Poison 2]

Whats a redneck?

[vulcan16 971]

Not the case with all coatings but with most the best advise that I can give is #1 BE PATIENT #2 several thin coats #3 you can't rush a good paint job. I haven't refinished an gun in a couple of years but my test bed S12 is really starting to look rough. I have a buddy who owns a gun refinishing buisiness and I think I'm going to give him a try. I really don't have the patients or the time to give it what it deserves. Dura Coat is a good tough finish as long as you follow the directions. I've even used some spray paint on a couple parts kit guns because it was the closest thing to the factory commie block finish. Hope this helps.

 

Get the Duracoat Shake-n-Spray. Its very simple and theres a buncha you tube videos to show exactly how to mix the paint.

 

UPDATE: I tried the Duracoat shake-n-spray and it was shit. Buyer beware.

You sent your gun out to be converted, yet try to refinish it before converting.

Most members would strip the gun first, refinish , assemble, test function, & post pics.

 

No I sure didnt. I painted a handgun with it. I was told it worked great so I posted for folks to try it and then tried it myself and had issues. What do you care what I do? No one listens to my advice right? Are you a moderator? Is it your job to follow me all over this sight in the hopes that I will post something for you to comment on. Just because a few folks have chimed in to pile on doesnt alleve you of the fact that you're ignorant redneck d-bag.

REDNECK!!!!!!!!

Apparently you have never been to the fourth largest city in America.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5WWuQ0yiPA&feature=player_detailpage

[Sumsky 115]

I used Duracoat tactical Black and Olive Drab on my SBS 12, and Dupli Color hi temp Engine Enamel Low Gloss Black DE1634 on my Krink and my Saiga 7.62x39 Bullpup.