Too much camo?
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Looks like the sponge I was using.
johnlittletree
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On a car when you paint bumper cover's and other plastic parts you have to add flux tot he paint so the paint does not flake when the plastic flexes some. Clean and surface prep are often the most important things people get wrong. I do not have any experience painting a modern cheap very flexible synthetic stock! My experience is with car's, planes, rifles metal parts, arts and crafts, musical instruments, electronic cover's mostly metal and the like.
So with all of that said dipping would likely be the best way to get the exact look you want. As I am sure you know it takes a lot of layering and masking to get the best possible appearance when spraying a finish on something and that is were the skill comes in.
So with all of that said dipping would likely be the best way to get the exact look you want. As I am sure you know it takes a lot of layering and masking to get the best possible appearance when spraying a finish on something and that is were the skill comes in.
The good thing is that the stock is not too flexible. Prep is definitely key on the finished product. I have about 20 years of background in chemical coatings, but gun stocks are a little different as are the products I'm using. I do not have the aplicating equipment as I had when in the business.
bowhunthard88
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Even satin will gloss up if applied in too many coats or too heavily, I found that out the hard way... I won't use anything that isn't matte anymore.
slv hunter
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You guys be careful laying down those rifles, you may never find it again LOL. Great job everybody!
I think it's funny when I see a Camo wallet or phone case, that is the last thing I want lol.
Some of my friends laugh, but I buy binoculars, 2 way radios, and all other small items I may have out with me in the field in whatever color option they may have. It makes them easier to find in my pack and also when they are laying on the floor in a blind.
Looks great! Did you do the dark green for a base coat?
Sprayed Light green base with medium brown stripes then sponged the rest. Khaki last to make sure it was light enough.
Checked out ALOT of options before rattle can painting my shotgun and rifle. I tried digital stencils on my shotgun, turned out alright. I am very content with my REM 700 sponge camo paint job. Using all flat colors, you can pick whatever color scheme you desire, I choose mine to match the Tundra we have here in North West Alaska. Basically take off all you don't want painted, cleaned with rubbing alcohol, sprayed at 45 degree angle 4-5" alternating between dark green and dark brown, using a sea sponge with paint on a plate, dab green on the brown, and brown on the green. Than I added some tan, rust and black everywhere. Now I might cover it with DuraCoat matte (flat) clear coat.
