Just thought about this, but you should be ok. I thin out the paint so it flows better out of my air brush. Thinning the paint will affect the durability some. Lance has had success using it. I wouldn't hesitate to use it.
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lancetkenyon
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A good clear coat will deepen the colors. Also helps to protect the paint.
If you are airbrushing, thinning a bit helps. If sponging, go full strength.
Get some black paper and try out sponging first, to see how much you like to apply, and what coverage/opacity you want. Don't overdo it at first. Mush easier to add more, than remove if you get too overzealous.
If you are airbrushing, thinning a bit helps. If sponging, go full strength.
Get some black paper and try out sponging first, to see how much you like to apply, and what coverage/opacity you want. Don't overdo it at first. Mush easier to add more, than remove if you get too overzealous.
Jsaum
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That's what I figured I'd do was flat black a piece of cardboard then sponge paint to see what looked good before I go whole hog.
birddog 68
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I saw several post NOT TO USE CLEAR COAT!
Why not use clear coat-because of a specific Brand that doesn't work?
If anyone did use clear coat and got "very good results" which Brand did you use?
We just got two McMillan XIT Stocks for competition and i want to put a high gloss finish on them.
We are moving our Cerakote operation otherwise I would use Clear Cerakote.
Thanks
Len
Why not use clear coat-because of a specific Brand that doesn't work?
If anyone did use clear coat and got "very good results" which Brand did you use?
We just got two McMillan XIT Stocks for competition and i want to put a high gloss finish on them.
We are moving our Cerakote operation otherwise I would use Clear Cerakote.
Thanks
Len
Len, I don't think they meant to not use clearcoat, but meant to use clearcoat compatible with the base, enamel over enamel, lacquer over lacquer and so forth.
Correct me I am wrong, but most have recommended clear to protect the base layers and end up with a matte finish
Correct me I am wrong, but most have recommended clear to protect the base layers and end up with a matte finish
Darryle
We hope that you are doing well. We go some high-end McMillan stocks in "Molded in Marble" and want a High Gloss finish. McMillan does not do that type of finishes.
Can anyone recommend a High-End High Gloss Finish paint?
Thanks
Len & Jill
SDPlinker
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I would think over the McSwirly you could use a two part urethane, it definitely would be tough and achieve the high gloss finish you want.
Hey Darryle
What do you mean by "I would think over the McSwirly". I just want to do this right way or I will wait till I get our Cerakote opp back p.
Thanks
Len
Orange Dust
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Find out what kind of resin they use, polyester or epoxy. Epoxy won't harden on top of polyester. don't ask how I know LOL
Thanks. I got a call into McMillan.
Short Case
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I don't know where live but here in Kansas City Missouri there is a company web site is customguncoating.com
Phone number is 1(816)805-6725 they do a great job look them up.
Thanks.
We have our own shop and can do it ourselves. It's just that our Creakote operation is down for a while until I get some help moving all the equipment. Just want to see if there is something in a spray can that zi can use for now.
