Painting a stock

[Jsaum]

Any suggestions on who to send a manners stock to get a paint job? I've got a flat black stock and would like camo on it.

 

[Bucklowery]

LRI and a host of others. Maybe get some stencils and do it yourself. I always enjoy painting mine

Thanks

Buck

 

[FEENIX]

Any suggestions on who to send a manners stock to get a paint job? I've got a flat black stock and would like camo on it.

IIRC, @lancetkenyon did a DIY.

 

[Darryle]

There are plenty of DIY sponge jobs and yes, @lancetkenyon has turned out some very nice tutorials/posts with excellent results.

Stock Painting

Getting Rifle Ready for Pronghorn

Sponge Painting a Stock

 

[akdad]

if you have any interest at all give it a try yourself. It's definitely worth it.

 

[Jsaum]

Ok.... maybe I could give it a go. It's a flat black eh1. What type of paint would you recommend for sponge type of painting? Gel coat?

 

[akdad]

I'm sure others here have more experience but I've used duracoat on stocks. In my experience it's much more forgiving than cerikote. I've switched to cerikote on metal but I would say for a stock it may not matter.
I use an adhesion promoter for plastic stocks but I'm not sure if you need that for what you have.
Hopefully lance will swing by and comment.

 

[Jsaum]

I ordered some sponges. Now I have to decide on paint and colors

 

[Laguna Freak]

Here are a couple I've done with Rustoleum (Testors). One is ABS and one is carbon fiber. Its easy. Prep is important.

 

[Darryle]

Someone one here recommended RC paints

I bookmarked it, just haven't gotten around to ordering any

ProLine RC Paint

 

[victor3ranger]

Ok.... maybe I could give it a go. It's a flat black eh1. What type of paint would you recommend for sponge type of painting? Gel coat?

You can also do the hydro dip.
I plan on doing one sooner or later along with a scope.

 

[lancetkenyon]

For sponge paint jobs, I use model paints. Testers, Tamiya, etc.

 

[CaptDru]

I would stay away from acrylic based paints and use enamel based. Enamel is more durable. I have used both for my model planes and the acrylic tends to scratch easier, but I don't use a clear coat either. Just something for you guys to consider.

 

[Jsaum]

I'm looking at some Tamiya colors. Not sure if I'll clear coat it or not