First Attempt at Painting--Pics

[mdbuckle]

It is my first attempt at painting a rifle stock. What do you think?? It isn't the greatest, but it should do for now... All I need now is the rifle to go in it.

 

[hardballer]

Great job with rifle stock, looks neat.
Now you can tackle the rest of the room.

 

[Jeremy]

Nice paint job. What do you plan on building it up as?

 

[Proutfoo]

what kind of paint and did you use some sort of clear for protection? Details, details please!!!

How resistant is the paint?

 

[Jay]

Nice job!!! I like it!!!

Cheers
Jay

 

[prosper]

Paint looks good - how tough is it? Was this a 2-part epoxy paint?

What kinda rifle is that stock from?

 

[Levi Garrett]

Awesome man, is it waterproof, and somewhat mar resisant?

 

[Morgayne]

Wow, that's impressive for your first time! and no screw ups either! Good job!!! Looks really GREAT!

 

[mdbuckle]

It is a M-14 USGI stock. I used the Krylon Camo system which I bought at Canadian Tire. First I stripped off the old paint then used Krylon grey primer. I then did a base coat of OD Green. For the patterns I just cut stencils out of paper and taped them on. It is not hard at all. If I can do it, anybody can. I used a krylon clearcoat to finish it off. There are a lot of little mistakes which you can't really see in the pics. I think I may redo it when my M-305 arrives from Marstar now that I have some expierence with it. If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

Edit: The finish is very durable. It should stand up to any abuse I can dish at it.

 

[tufenuf]

Looks good

Here is one I did not to long ago

 

[mdbuckle]

Now that is a great job! Much better then I could do.

 

[tufenuf]

Naw it not that hard. I was just looking for somthing that didnt have any really hard lines in it thats all.

 

[Morgayne]

Looks good

Here is one I did not to long ago

Is that................... MORTAL KOMBAT 3?!!! .................. Awesome!!!

 

[mercuryv8]

If you want the most resistant finish going...Automotive paints are where its at. Standox makes an Aluminum clear that is for re-finishing rims. It is more resiliant than regular auto clear (which is tough stuff anyway)... You could probably spray it over a very well prepared spray bomb job. They also sell flatening agents that could make the finish anywhere from satan to flat.

 

[dave_t73]

Very nice.

 

[canuck]

tufenuf - what did you use to paint your stock?
It looks a little more involved than a spray bomb

 

[tufenuf]

No just the camo paint from CDN tire is all i used. Just cut the different patterns out of thin card board and hold it about 1 inch away from the stock and let her rip.

 

[Plinker]

I'm looking at doing the same thing, but I want a clear epoxy top-coat. Anyone have any ideas?

Mercuryv8 - good idea with the automotive route. Can you suggest a source for the Standox products in Canada?

 

[mercuryv8]

In Edmonton Napa sells Dupont stuff and other, Carlsons autobody supply sells all sorts of stuff.

All this is great but I can't remember where I got the Standox...It was near Labats on the South side...In the same strip as K-Rock 97.3

Nic

 

[Turf]

Awesome Matt. I was ready to fly out to NFLD and beat you for stripping the pebble. As soon as I saw your paint job I cancelled my flight Well done. You also use the same stencil technique I use. Your stock's a beaut.

tufenuf, yours is awesome as well. Did you use an airbrush? I only ask because of the shading. Beautiful work!

Anyway, both of you guys have done great work. I wish I was as talented