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My question to you ALL is WHY, why paint your AR15 style rifle then later decide you want to sell it. Just because you like the camo pattern does NOT mean others do BUT yet I still see them here in the EE section with some high prices wanted. Yes better quality rifles BUT it`s finish has been really affected, in my opinion. Like taking an Italian Sports car; Lambo, Ferrari and hand brush/spray can painting over the factory paint job then later trying to sell it. Sure it`s a Great car BUT you really hurt it with your paint job.
I just can`t believe that Yes the brand of rifle is a Good maker BUT after the paint job, how does one justify the asking price?
To strip the paint means lots of work with chemicals that might effect the plastics and get into where they should not be. Also would they possibly have an effect on the factory paint/ finish as well.

Just my thoughts, what say you ALL ?

George
 
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Some people like the tacticool look, I have painted lots of guns for looks but mostly because its the cheapest easiest way to camo up to the enviroment youl be using the firearm in.

And its great rust protection on bare metal.
 
Affected how? By putting another layer of protection on top of fhe finish? You realize if it's painted it's on top of the finish.

And if it bugs you so much fortunately there are other "unblemished" guns also for sale for you to choose from.
 
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damullet said:
Some people like the tacticool look, I have painted lots of guns for looks but mostly because its the cheapest easiest way to camo up to the enviroment youl be using the firearm in.

And its great rust protection on bare metal.
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Hi
Thanks for your reply BUT what I am asking is JUST because you like the new look of your rifle doesn`t mean others do OR that the price is not affected, hope you understand what I am trying to say here?
 
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Affected how? By putting another layer of protection on top of fhe finish? You realize if it's painted it's on top of the finish.
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What I meant by affected finish is that your choice of paint for the camo might have an effect on the factory paint finish and IF a buyer doesn`t like the camo paint job and tries to remove the camo paint with use of chemicals, how does one know if that will not affect the factory finish look? As well as the plastic parts?
George
 
Just because you dont like it and wont buy a gun with it , doesnt mean that other people will be turned off buying a painted gun.

I can only speak for myself , but I like the performance of guns and could care less about the factory finish.

Thats my thinking about painting guns
 
If you don't like the look of a rifle, don't buy it. If you don't like the price of a rifle, don't buy it. Why is this so confusing that you need to start a thread to ask about it?
 
damullet said:
Just because you dont like it and wont buy a gun with it , doesnt mean that other people will be turned off buying a painted gun.

I can only speak for myself , but I like the performance of guns and could care less about the factory finish.

Thats my thinking about painting guns
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O.K that is a Good point BUT but I bet you if you really liked a gun and knew it`s performance you would still think LONG and Hard if it was painted bright pink because the previous owner really liked that colour. And you would question their sales price.
 
GeorgeJure said:
What I meant by affected finish is that your choice of paint for the camo might have an effect on the factory paint finish and IF a buyer doesn`t like the camo paint job and tries to remove the camo paint with use of chemicals, how does one know if that will not affect the factory finish look? As well as the plastic parts?
George
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If the person doesn't like the camo then don't buy it pretty simple, buy one in the finish you like...

I customize almost everything I own, if I try to sell it and someone doesn't like it then I'd tell them to move on and buy something else its that simple. I could care less if one person thinks my choice of colors de values it, things are worth what people are willing to pay for them.

Just buy something else
 
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Hi
Thanks for your reply BUT what I am asking is JUST because you like the new look of your rifle doesn`t mean others do OR that the price is not affected, hope you understand what I am trying to say here?
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Why should someone care about what others think about the paint job should you maybe decide to resell it? My rifle, my choice, and eventually my selling price. Someone doesn't like it, here is the hammer... the salt is over there...
 
Gatehouse said:
If you don't like the look of a rifle, don't buy it. If you don't like the price of a rifle, don't buy it. Why is this so confusing that you need to start a thread to ask about it?
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IT`s NOT confusng, read my posting. I`m just asking why paint something to your personal taste, which is your right, but then expect to sell it a fairly high price?
 
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IT`s NOT confusng, read my posting. I`m just asking why paint something to your personal taste, which is your right, but then expect to sell it a fairly high price?
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If you don't like the price of it, don't buy it.

You sound like you found a AR15 with a paint job on the EE but think the buyer should price it to suit your tastes, rather than what he values it at. Go buy a brand new one if you want a pristine gun.
 
If I wanted a gun that was bright pink with my little pony shwag all over it, I wouldnt bat a eye as to buying it. A can of krylon is like 8 bucks and can do at lease 2 rifles.

I have gun that I painted one way, took them out another time of year another enviroment repainted them to match enviroment. Little bit of rust, bare metal=more paint.


Its easy math : dont want it , dont buy it.
 
Original poster, I see your point and agree with you. If it was at least a good spray paint job I could understand. But some guys are selling guns with horrible paint jobs like my 7 month old did it. And asking high prices. Sorry but there guns will sit and I have seen plenty get bumped many many times without being sold. ie. lower your prices since you ruined the look.
 
GeorgeJure said:
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IT`s NOT confusng, read my posting. I`m just asking why paint something to your personal taste, which is your right, but then expect to sell it a fairly high price?
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People are reading you just fine man, and your right its not confusing.You just said it right here, its their personal taste and their right to ask whatever they want for it. Just like its your right to say no I don't like it and I am not going to pay that much for it....And its even your right to ask people to explain to you, what seems to be common sense to most.

Just let the rifle sit in the EE and buy/look for something else

On my way to the EE to look for this overpriced camo painted rifle lol
 
Hello
First, I did NOT mean to stir up a s____ ____m with my question. I am curious because I read here before members complaining about too many "tire kickers" and how it was hard to sell some of their goods here.
Again it is your EVERY RIGHT to paint and enjoy your rifle the way you like it. And it is the right of the buyer to walk away from a painted rifle that they feel affects the look of that rifle especially at the asking price.
In my opinion, what little weight that carries here, a clean factory finish is a Good selling feature and No I have not found one yet either.
George
 
Why do people ask more than the price of a new gun? Why do people ask what I paid for it? Why do people use terms like minty? Is it pepperminty or more of a mild spearminty? It’s theirs, that’s the answer, and they can do whatever they want. They want to paint it, then throw it down the stairs for that battleworn look, power to ya, that might make it more of a spearminty though, maybe only 10% over retail. As long as people are honest I’m happy. There’s plenty of new ones for sale, guaranteed unpainted.
 
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Hi
Not yet
trying to avoid that medical experience
 
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