My 1st paint job

[thumper1]

Hi guys and gals,
Just thought I would share with you some pics of my 257 Weatherby Vangaurd I just painted this weekend. I think it turned out ok for my 1st paint job.

 

[Boomer74]

I will say "it looks like a good job, but I'm not feeling it".

Congrats though, as long as you're happy..!

 

[deagle2008]

good job
whos down for some Latte?

 

[powdergun]

The black looks like it's thick paint drizzled all over the stock with blobs all over.

Good on you for trying but I think you might want to try again using spray paint or an air brush rather than thick paint for the accent effects.

 

[Demonical]

How did you get that effect with the black paint?

 

[j.krug]

OK??? I think it looks great. Nice job!

 

[bearmaz]

Does that camo job help you blend in when you hunt in the art gallery?

 

[Demonical]

Does that camo job help you blend in when you hunt in the art gallery?

What's wrong with it?

 

[bearmaz]

What's wrong with it?

Looks like Mikey from American Choppers painted it. Fling paint at it and see how it turns out.

Hey, he posted it for comments.......if he's happy with it that's all that matters

 

[Underthegun]

Looks good.

 

[Demonical]

Looks like Mikey from American Choppers painted it. Fling paint at it and see how it turns out.

Hey, he posted it for comments.......if he's happy with it that's all that matters

Agreed.

You could always share your ideas, or pictures of stocks that you've done.

 

[bearmaz]

I don't paint guns at home. It eventually flakes off and looks even worse.

 

[deadownwind]

"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say nothing at all"

 

[thumper1]

How did you get that effect with the black paint?

I used a flat black oil based paint and a shish kabob stick dipped it then just let it drizzle after letting it dry for most of the day I gave it a couple lite coats of lacquer.

 

[Demonical]

^ Did you rub down the lacquer after it dried?


I just did this M700 stock. Top pic is the camo job, which is medium flat grey, tan and black. Then I put 3 coats of lacquer on it and rubbed it down with steel wool. The bottom pic is the end result.

There's a soft sheen to it, but the laquer should protect the finish for a long time.

 

[thumper1]

^ Did you rub down the lacquer after it dried?


I just did this M700 stock. Top pic is the camo job, which is medium flat grey, tan and black. Then I put 3 coats of lacquer on it and rubbed it down with steel wool. The bottom pic is the end result.

There's a soft sheen to it, but the laquer should protect the finish for a long time.

That Looks really good! Nice Job! I did'nt rub down the laquer do you think it'd be a good idea?

 

[Demonical]

I'm no expert, I got that advice from other guys that have done stocks. It definitely does reduce the shine the lacquer puts on the finish.

I didn't take a pic of the stock before I rubbed down the lacquer. Shoulda done that I guess... it was really shiny though, and it's a lot better after the steel wool.

It took very little time to do.

 

[thumper1]

I think I might have to try that as it sits right now it's not too shiney but it does have a little shine to it i'd like to get rid of

 

[jeringate]

Definitely different, but good on you for thinking outside the box of just painting flat colors and camo schemes like everyone else

 

[giant yetti]

Does that camo job help you blend in when you hunt in the art gallery?

maybe we should take his example and make the world a better place