1st DIY stock paint job

[Doc88]

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After, what do you guys think?

Do you mind sharing the procedure? I'd like to do this to one of my stocks. Thanks

Awesome job by the way

 

[bocajnala]

Is that a fake stump? Stock looks good

 

[Tiny Tim]

Very nice! Been wanting to do that to a stock of mine. Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[GMFWOODCHUCK]

My first comment on this site.

Where do you live? I would pay you to do one for me. That looks great, Man.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Do you mind sharing the procedure? I'd like to do this to one of my stocks. Thanks

Awesome job by the way

Its really easy . Just start with a base coat of your choice, cover the whole stock . Get a large sponge and tear 4 pieces out of it . I used 4 colors , you can use as many or as few as you like.

Once the base coat is dry , grab your sponge ! Simply spray some paint onto a paper plate until it forms a small puddle. Dab the sponge in the paint and press the sponge onto the stock lightly . Apply as much as you like. Start with the darkest color and end with the lightest color , using a different piece of sponge for each color .

Once it's all dry to the touch apply several coats of matte clear to help with durability.

 

[okie man]

Little tip for you guys, don't be afraid of the local craft stores for stock painting supplies! All the patterns, templates and materials are available there

 

[skipglo]

Much better! Good job brother! Used sponge?

Looks more like Squirrel foot prints. I think he left the stock and paint outside overnight and nature took over.....now he wants all the credit!

 

[codyadams]

I like it. I think I'm going to redo my stock this winter after season while it's slow, I like the small sponge marks. My first one I used large sponge marks like manners does, and pushed a little too hard so it looks more like blobs then sponge marks.

 

[CUTTER1]

What type of paint did you use? Brand?

 

[WeiserBucks]

Rustoleum spray paint , nothing fancy

 

[WeiserBucks]

This is the type of sponge I used , once you tear a chunk out it leaves a very unique pattern. Much different than the other sponge jobs I've seen .

 

[ShipAhoy]

 

[Shane Lindsey]

Looks good!

I did the same with a few. I sprayed Brownell's Alumahyde clear over the krylon once it dried.

Gave it a good hard feel. We'll see how it lasts.

 

[waspocrew]

Looks great!

I've done a few of mine that way as well. Definitely something fun to do!