Painted a few more rifles

[Country Bumpkin]

EDIT: I can't figure out why these aren't uploading as photos (I'm not doing anything differently). Can someone help?

I was supposed to do this two years ago after my FIL built rifles for my kids… but we got distracted with life.

This is a continuation of my first few paint jobs years ago when I first joined the forum under a different handle (LckyTylr). Warning, that one's an old thread, I doubt you can access most of those photos.

Painted Rifles

Let's see 'em. If you have painted a black gun . . . post up some pics please with what kind of paint you used and how much effort it took. I have painted a Remington 700 factory stock with Aluma-Hyde. Super easy and it's held up well so far. I have plans to paint my new AR when I'm done...

www.longrangehunting.com

Anyways, here goes. Last time I did this I had to hand-cut the stencils. This time my wife used her cricut and we paid for a stencil file. I apparently didn't do enough prep/cleaning because it's not adhering very well to the AR's. I'm in the middle of finishing my daughters and I think I'm going to have to start over.

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[Sockeye66]

I can see them fine, the paint jobs look awesome, what kind of paint are you using?

 

[MT-JONAS]

EDIT: I can't figure out why these aren't uploading as photos (I'm not doing anything differently). Can someone help?

I was supposed to do this two years ago after my FIL built rifles for my kids… but we got distracted with life.

This is a continuation of my first few paint jobs years ago when I first joined the forum under a different handle (LckyTylr). Warning, that one's an old thread, I doubt you can access most of those photos.

Painted Rifles

Let's see 'em. If you have painted a black gun . . . post up some pics please with what kind of paint you used and how much effort it took. I have painted a Remington 700 factory stock with Aluma-Hyde. Super easy and it's held up well so far. I have plans to paint my new AR when I'm done...

www.longrangehunting.com

Anyways, here goes. Last time I did this I had to hand-cut the stencils. This time my wife used her cricut and we paid for a stencil file. I apparently didn't do enough prep/cleaning because it's not adhering very well to the AR's. I'm in the middle of finishing my daughters and I think I'm going to have to start over.

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The SS Rem 700 is my favorite. Looks sharp!

 

[Country Bumpkin]

I can see them fine, the paint jobs look awesome, what kind of paint are you using?

DuraCoat, first time using and I'm not sure what I think about it. I might go back to alumahyde.

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

Prep work is so important. Ensuring everything is clean of oils, dirt, etc. And knowing what materials you're working with (stocks). And what effects the paint will have with the material. You may need to use a binding agent on some. You may need to use a paint adhesion promoter. Depending on the materials used in the stock. To get a good durable long lasting job. This is what we use in the shop for plastic bumpers, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Bulldog-Adhesion-Promoter-oz-Aerosol/dp/B00397QK4G?tag=lrhmag19-20

 

[lancetkenyon]

CLEAN! A must for adhesion. Then a good matte clear top coat.

These look good. Can't wait to see the last one finished.

I use plain ol' rattle cans, and have had excellent results that last a long time.

 

[Sockeye66]

I also use DuraCoat and it has worked well so long as the temperature is right. I use the two part mix and spray with a spray gun. Prior to spraying, I scuff with an abrasive scotch bright pad and final clean with Simple Green and then finish as LTK said with a matte clear coat.

 

[akdad]

If using duracoat on metal I had it turn out much tougher if I cooked it after. I know it says it doesn't need it but it definitely helps with durability long term.