Shotgun Skins

[Grassrootsinab]

Looking to put some camo on my black synthetic Benelli Nova. Anyone have any experience with the DIY vinyl shotgun skins? Need to worry about moisture getting underneath? Any advice would be appreciated

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

If you have money for custom stickers for your firearms, having them peel off shouldn't be a concern.

 

[brybenn]

Ive bought a mossberg that had a vinyl wrap. When i peeled it off it the barrel was horribly pitted
Theres camo tape at cabelas works ok and doesnt harm the gun. Not sure how it does to wood finishes though
Best bet is have it hydrodipped

 

[the spank]

Sell it and buy a camo version

 

[buzzmagoo]

Hydro dip it !plenty of neet patterns . Quite easy . Check out on you tube .

 

[dilly]

I did an 870 years ago when those kits first came out. Looked ok when it was first done. Edges peeled up and it wore and faded. I cleaned it all off and found that water had crept into the creases and overlaps. No lasting damage, but would have if I didn’t peel it. Don’t waste your money is my advice.

If you really want it camo, the dip kits from “my dip kit” are actually pretty straightforward and fun. I’ve done a couple with one kit. Don’t expect perfection but, if you follow the instructions, you will likely be pretty satisfied.

There are professionals who do it as well.

 

[1963beretta]

Once again...I have to agree with Spank....that is to sell it and buy a camo version.

I have used a DIY dip kit for a stock and I had to try it three times to get the finish I felt was good enough, and its far from perfect. If I had to do it again, I wouldnt. You’re miles ahead if you just bought a factory camo version

 

[wildwestprofessionals]

I Agree its best to just buy one already in camo from the Factory
Cheers

 

[Grassrootsinab]

Thanks everyone for the advice and it kind of confirmed what I was thinking...appreciate the input!!

 

[Falconflyer]

Krylon camo paint is another option. You can build your own unique camo pattern using plant leaves, pieces of paper, whatever. Not sure how it will affect the resale value of your gun but if you intend to keep it for a few years then that shouldn't be an issue.

 

[northern skies]

Having a fancy pattern really isn't going to do anything, so either paint it, camo tape it, or do the british sniper thing and wrap it with tape and paint that.

 

[Falconflyer]

Having a fancy pattern really isn't going to do anything, so either paint it, camo tape it, or do the british sniper thing and wrap it with tape and paint that.

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