I have a Bergara B-14 HMR. I want to paint the stock. Do I first need a primer coat?
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Do I need a coat of primer on a stock?
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lancetkenyon
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Clean it well with acetone. Then paint away. I have done a bunch.
What type of paint? Rattle can? Airbrush? Sponge?
This was my latest project.
What type of paint? Rattle can? Airbrush? Sponge?
This was my latest project.
Laguna Freak
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This ^^^
A good primer may provide better adhesion but only if you sand the stock first, IMO. I've done both and the stock that was not sanded has seen much more use and has only a few insignificant wear spots where I, and only I, can detect the original gray stock color.
turbobrick
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I always prefer to use a primer coat even if its just to start with a uniform base coat color.
O'Reilly Auto parts has that stuff in stock. Thanks
Wow! That is beautiful. I'll be using some rattle can paint and sponge.
Be sure your sponge is dampened and not bone dry. I clean mine well in water and wring them out. Let them sit for a bit so they're not to damp.
Jim’s Hunt
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Rattle can paint job on an MTD Fieldstock. Christmas Cactus leaves and Krylon epoxy black appliance paint
Shane Lindsey
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Just use your lightest color first and give it two coats.
Be sure to put a clear coat on it after for ruggedness.
I have used the Brownell's Alumahyde on some and once cured (two weeks) it will stand up on the brake well. It is pricey, but not as much as cerakote.
Recently did this with Alumahyde.
Be sure to put a clear coat on it after for ruggedness.
I have used the Brownell's Alumahyde on some and once cured (two weeks) it will stand up on the brake well. It is pricey, but not as much as cerakote.
Recently did this with Alumahyde.
