rifle camo/painting ideas?

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Hello all, i have a couple of synthetic stocked rifles that i've been thinking of giving the camo treatment. Nobody in my vicinity does hydro dipping so i'm looking for other durable options.Duracoat? Ktylon? Anything? Emphasis in on the durability factor in this case. These are hunting rifles.Thanks
 
My advise would be don't. If you ever plan on selling the rifle, it will be much harder to sell and/or you will take a massive hit on the price.

However, if you are deadset on it, products such as Arma Coat and Dura Coat are your best bets. They are epoxy type paints and they hold up very well against a variety of outside forces.
 
I used some clear coat after applying Krylon camo paint and it has held up very well . I used satin clear as I couldn't find any matt clear and then rubbed it a bit with steel wool to make it a bit duller.


I followed Smakdaddys instructions on his video and I am happy how it turned out and it was very easy to do.

How to paint a rifle in camouflage (Smakdaddy video)
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The ideal rifles to paint are the stock Norc M14's - the black plastic stocks are worth little and can only be improved. Personally, I like the Krylon Camo colours as they are easy to apply and also to touch up and - perhaps best of all - are inexpensive. They can also be redone to match the seasons :)

Now, I would think twice before taking a rattle-can ( or making any other color changes ) to a nice B+C, HS Precision or McMillian because when you sell, a buyer usually wants an original not your art work.
 
There is hydro dipping kit available that a guy can buy there is U tube postings of this being done and where to get the kits looks fairly easy and a lot of fun may try it myself don't know the link to it but just punch in hydro dipping and they all come up.
 
maxinumarmor said:
There is hydro dipping kit available that a guy can buy there is U tube postings of this being done and where to get the kits looks fairly easy and a lot of fun may try it myself don't know the link to it but just punch in hydro dipping and they all come up.
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Yeah, i've seen the kits your talking about . Been considering one but would like to hear personal experiences of those who have tried them before wasting the money.
 
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I would go with cerrokote over any other finish.
I know a liscenced Cerrokote dealer/applicator in BC
if you need contact info, pm me
 
My custom stock solution, sandpaper grip finish. Held up to all my beatings so far, stuff is tough. $80+ you ship it to me, I got shipping back.
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Bubba is that you. Seriously though, "custom" painting is the best way to cut the value of the firearm in half and/or make it impossible to sell.

Dont do it. However bad the stocks and overall appearance is now, maybe not the first day ...but eventually...you will hate the paint job.
 
People like nowarningshot are purest s, they want there guns the way they came and that's that. There is nothing wrong with that, but not everyone share that opinion. Some like things to be completely different, not another like it "Unique". Its your gun, its your choice. Whatever you do, you'll love it or you'll make it work!
 
Something I wouldn't do to a Lee Enfield but my Mossy 12GAs aren't collectors they are to be used yes put to uses this hunting season they will be and look good doing so. More into wrapping or dipping then painting that would be a last resort. Enjoy guys I sure am :)
 
Tomochan said:
The ideal rifles to paint are the stock Norc M14's - the black plastic stocks are worth little and can only be improved. Personally, I like the Krylon Camo colours as they are easy to apply and also to touch up and - perhaps best of all - are inexpensive. They can also be redone to match the seasons :)

Now, I would think twice before taking a rattle-can ( or making any other color changes ) to a nice B+C, HS Precision or McMillian because when you sell, a buyer usually wants an original not your art work.
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if you want to change with the seasons and not build up layer after layer of paint id use plasti dip as a base then paint over it peel it off when you need to change it. I leave my guns they way them come because here there is not point between the long dried out grass the wood lots and farmers fields you are not going to easily get a pattern the covers everything
 
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antiqueguy said:
I leave my guns they way them come because here there is not point between the lone dried out grass the wood lots and farmers fields you are not going to easily get a pattern the covers everything
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Thats why you get several guns, in several calibers, in several different pattens. That way you have one for every situation!
 
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