Does anyone offer refinishing of synthetic stocks??

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Does anyone know someone who could refinish a synthetic stock, it needs some sanding and cleaning up, and some black paint.
I see a number of people who do wood stocks, but not so much synthetic.
 
Dosing said:
Does anyone know someone who could refinish a synthetic stock, it needs some sanding and cleaning up, and some black paint.
I see a number of people who do wood stocks, but not so much synthetic.
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we have cerakoted a bunch of synthetic stock, but they have to be quality and able to take a bit of heat, otherwise they will warp
 
badboybeeson said:
we have cerakoted a bunch of synthetic stock, but they have to be quality and able to take a bit of heat, otherwise they will warp
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Do you guys sand and clean up old stocks though. Someone rattle canned it, paint drips, some places look like they have body filler or JB weld. Really need someone who can prep and then paint a stock.
 
I have heard of gloss finishes being applied to benchrest stocks by auto body shops.
Might not be the sort of finish you are looking for.
What sort of stock do you have that you want refinished?
 
Dosing said:
Do you guys sand and clean up old stocks though. Someone rattle canned it, paint drips, some places look like they have body filler or JB weld. Really need someone who can prep and then paint a stock.
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What make is the stock? That will pretty much determine if anyone will take it on... post a picture maybe...
 
Dosing said:
Do you guys sand and clean up old stocks though. Someone rattle canned it, paint drips, some places look like they have body filler or JB weld. Really need someone who can prep and then paint a stock.
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yes we can do that but as guntech said post a photo and that will help
 
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I was thinking an old Bell and Carlson stock, its pretty rough but would like to save it for a build. The green paint comes of fwith some light sanding, but theres to much for me to do in an apartment.
 
Oh my! That is a candidate for care and attention. My only suggestion is to ask yourself why it was so badly mistreated - by the refinisher - are there hidden defects? Did he/she not think it was worth salvation before they reached for the Canadian Tire Krylon spray can?

There are no-odour paint stripping sprays. Heat will soften most paints. A selection of medium and fine grit sandpaper on a block will smooth the base surfaces. Then spray cans in light coats in a dust-free environment would be the way to go. If you are in an apartment, is there an above freezing temperatures parking garage or storage room? Some coat hangers, a few big cardboard boxes and plastic sheeting drop cloths will replace a more conventional paint booth. Many coats with sanding in between will give you a nice finish.
 
fairly easy work from my perspective but I specialized in composite rifle stocks and refinishing existing composite stocks.
Not operating my business thanx to trudeau as I primarily made/refinished stocks for firearms that are currently banned.
Knowing what material the stock is made of will determine what fillers will be compatable but my guess would be a good 2 part epoxy paste that is marine rated. First a walnut shell bead blast to remove the existing finish would be what I would recomend but a mouse sander and some hand sanding will also work if you are good with such a tool.
once stripped, wipe down with methyl hydrate or alcohol and fill in the areas needed with the epoxy paste and let it cure in a warm place for a few days. Then carefully sand the repairs to the right contour. Rattle can finishes can be done well using a good base primer , a decent paint and then several coats of matte or gloss clear depending how you want the finish to be.
If you have some skills and an airbrush type applicator then a marine epoxy finish can also be used a clear coat instead of rattle can clear coat. This option can significantly improve the durability of a rattle can paint job as long as you test a dried spot of the chosen paint with a layer of the epoxy over it to make sure it doesn't dissolve and make the paint soft as it cures.
Cerakote could be an option but only if the stock was made of high temp epoxy resin that can withstand the oven required to cure the cerakote.
 
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