Ordered it back in October and just got it and got it all fitted up. On a 700 in 270. What do you guys recommend for painting? Got new bottom metal as well so the entire barrelled action and bottom metal will be getting a paint job as well.
Here are a coupe I have done using Krylon, including a webbing coat. The Winchester is over Brownells spray grit. Not sure they sell it any longer. Cleared sprayed over paint Weatherby is factory paint I believe there is a product Sherwin Williams has a product that one of the aftermarket stock companies use. I have a buddy who bought it but not sure he has used it. It used to be about $60 a gallon( from memory so tfiw)
Here are a coupe I have done using Krylon, including a webbing coat. The Winchester is over Brownells spray grit. Not sure they sell it any longer. Cleared sprayed over paint Weatherby is factory paint I believe there is a product Sherwin Williams has a product that one of the aftermarket stock companies use. I have a buddy who bought it but not sure he has used it. It used to be about $60 a gallon( from memory so tfiw)
Thanks for sharing this. Very helpful. And I love the idea of going the DIY route. Those look sharp.
Easy button is a flexible primer out of a spray can followed by a couple coats of NAPA rattle can bed liner sprayed in short bursts from 4-6’ away. Gives a very grippy finish that’s fairly durable and cheap to repair. For color other than black I would often spray a coat of flat Krylon over the bed liner in the color of choice. After color another very light layer of bed liner can be applied for a speckled finish if desired.
Masking will take longer than the paint job with this method. Materials will be around $20.
Duracoat seemed to be the most durable but is also the most expensive and requires the most setup/prep/cleanup. It's a 2 part urethan, air cured finish. I used a hvlp spray gun for it. The hvlp spray gun with an air compressor, inline filter, a dehumidified room, and homemade spray both using a free bathroom exhaust fan gives a very nice spray and the ability to vary pressure/spray to create patterns. Lots of colors to choose from and you can mix colors to get exactly what you want. There's a learning curve and a fair bit of prep.
Krylon was the easiest and cheapest. It was also by far the least durable I've used.
Aluma-hyde has been a really good middle ground. Very durable, but I believe it's less durable than duracoat, though I'm not sure it's much of a difference. More expensive than Krylon but MUCH less expensive than Duracoat. A bit more setup/prep than Krylon but MUCH less than Duracoat. Biggest issues with Aluma-hyde have been making sure you get extra spray and cleanup nozzles and making sure you empty it by spraying upside down after/while using. It will clog up nozzles quickly. Determining exactly what the color is going to look like is tougher with Aluma-hyde as the palate of colors is tough to really see.
I've got a Bansner to add a pad to, paint, fit, and bed that I need to get started on. The last one I did I used Aluma-hyde. I'll be using Aluma-hyde with this one as well.
I rattle can stocks but the stuff doesn't hold up nearly as well on metal. I just used Gunkote on a couple of barreled actions, oven cure not air dry. From what I've seen so far, I'd say it is a much better way to go.
I’m also just finishing up a Bansner stock. I was in touch with them about a week ago and they quoted me $230 for a tri-color paint job. Just figured I’d throw it out there if anyone was looking for pricing.
I’m also just finishing up a Bansner stock. I was in touch with them about a week ago and they quoted me $230 for a tri-color paint job. Just figured I’d throw it out there if anyone was looking for pricing.
I’m not sure if that includes return shipping but anymore it’s $100 roundtrip shipping; at least for the AK folks.