Too much camo?

[Alibiiv]

There recently was a post on camo stocks that were a DIY paint jobs. I have three rifles that I have done with Krylon and they really look good. There were some very inventive techniques some of the posters used like a sponge dipped in various flat, earth colors (green, brown, black) over a base coat and then flat cleared to preserve the stock's finish. There was a video of a guy who filled a cooler with water, then he sprayed some different colors of paint onto the water so that the paint was floating on the top of the water, he then swirled the paint around with a mixing stick and then dipped his rifle into the solution. I know it sounds crazy, however when the stock came out of the solution it looked incredible. Search the forums on this site, "Need advice on "painting" camo design on synthetic stock". And that's just one thread that I found and I know there are others in reference to DIY camo painting. You only have to be patient and have some basic skills and some time to play with the project. From the work that you have shown in your photos, you ought to be capable of doing the work. Good luck.

 

[Cfshooter]

Btw.
Did you sponge it or what was your technique, if I might ask?

TG, I used this pad in the pic on the bat and sponge on the AR hand guard. The pad could not get in the tight spots on the hand guard very well.

 

[nifrand]

Thanks Justcut, appreciate the input.

Nice Job.
Randy

 

[Cfshooter]

There recently was a post on camo stocks that were a DIY paint jobs. I have three rifles that I have done with Krylon and they really look good. There were some very inventive techniques some of the posters used like a sponge dipped in various flat, earth colors (green, brown, black) over a base coat and then flat cleared to preserve the stock's finish. There was a video of a guy who filled a cooler with water, then he sprayed some different colors of paint onto the water so that the paint was floating on the top of the water, he then swirled the paint around with a mixing stick and then dipped his rifle into the solution. I know it sounds crazy, however when the stock came out of the solution it looked incredible. Search the forums on this site, "Need advice on "painting" camo design on synthetic stock". And that's just one thread that I found and I know there are others in reference to DIY camo painting. You only have to be patient and have some basic skills and some time to play with the project. From the work that you have shown in your photos, you ought to be capable of doing the work. Good luck.

Thanks Ali, I have to find that video where the guy dipped one, sounds cool. The past post someone posted is what gave me the idea to do mine, unfortunately I couldn't find it again, may have been another forum. I was wanting to see what he used for the clear.

 

[Deleted member 103481]

I like it

 

[jimss]

Wow, looks great to me! I used camo tape on a turkey shotgun and it looks pretty darn cheap compared to yours!

 

[Alibiiv]

Thanks Ali, I have to find that video where the guy dipped one, sounds cool. The past post someone posted is what gave me the idea to do mine, unfortunately I couldn't find it again, may have been another forum. I was wanting to see what he used for the clear.

I found the video that I was trying to tell you about. I Googled "camo stock, dipped" and clicked onto the videos sub menu. It is for a winter camo job, but you'll get the jest of the project. There are a number of other camo DIY paint jobs. It's only a matter of changing the colors for the desired affect that you want to get:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JEdxmbUXjs

 

[Cfshooter]

I found the video that I was trying to tell you about. I Googled "camo stock, dipped" and clicked onto the videos sub menu. It is for a winter camo job, but you'll get the jest of the project. There are a number of other camo DIY paint jobs. It's only a matter of changing the colors for the desired affect that you want to get:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JEdxmbUXjs

I will be looking for things to dip tomorrow!!

 

[Alibiiv]

I will be looking for things to dip tomorrow!!

Are you saying that reading this forum makes you dippy!!! Good luck, maybe you can post some photos of the paint job?

 

[Ckgworks]

I use Brownells Alumihyde matte clear as a top coat.... makes a great solvent resistant finish. Most Krylon will wipe off with gun solvent so don't skimp on the clear coat!

 

[Cfshooter]

I use Brownells Alumihyde matte clear as a top coat.... makes a great solvent resistant finish. Most Krylon will wipe off with gun solvent so don't skimp on the clear coat!

Thanks CK. Unfortunately they do not have any in stock.

 

[bowhunthard88]

Try Testors Dullcote as your topcoat/clear. It's a matte finish and it's held up awesome on my .17HMR! (bottom rifle, top is a B/C factory finish)

 

[tangodown]

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TG, I used this pad in the pic on the bat and sponge on the AR hand guard. The pad could not get in the tight spots on the hand guard very well.

CF: I think it looks great the way it is for your hunting environment...

 

[woodwurx]

Thanks dok, will do. It is currently with the smith, but should have it done by the end of next week. Still trying to figure out what clear coat to put over it also.

For a clear coat, check out southern hydrographics on amazon. They have gloss and flat versions. It's basically an automotive grade clear coat in a can that has uv protection.