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Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? #10947309 02/10/16 Joined: May 2015 Posts: 171 B billiam280AI OP Campfire Member OP billiam280AI Campfire Member B Joined: May 2015 Posts: 171 Has anyone been successful at painting a Kimber Montana stock? if so, can we see some pics? Thanks

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947337 02/10/16 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,463 Eastern Shore, Va L longshot3 Campfire Tracker longshot3 Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,463 Eastern Shore, Va Yes. Rustoleum textured paint, Krylon Webbing, and flat clear coat. I'll post pix tonight if I get home early enough.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947344 02/10/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN K Kaleb Campfire Outfitter Kaleb Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 7,722 TN Stick has painted a few of them. Make fun of a scenar or brag about 1-10" twist 6mm and you'll see. Hope this helps.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947466 02/10/16 Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 P prm Campfire Outfitter prm Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,748 Here's mine

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? Kaleb #10947469 02/10/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,469 Likes: 1 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,469 Likes: 1 jennings lodge, oregon Go on the Custom forum and look for a thread from darrenk - he has painted them and they look awesome. "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? Oregonmuley #10947540 02/10/16 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,736 Minnesocialism B bigwhoop Campfire Ranger bigwhoop Campfire Ranger B Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,736 Minnesocialism I did this last month......before and after. Nothing fancy, easy to touch up. My home is the "sanctuary residence" for my firearms.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947589 02/10/16 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,463 Eastern Shore, Va L longshot3 Campfire Tracker longshot3 Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,463 Eastern Shore, Va Here is mine.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947676 02/10/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,939 Likes: 16 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,939 Likes: 16 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? huntsman22 #10947699 02/10/16 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado Originally Posted by huntsman22 You call that "success?" A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947703 02/10/16 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,939 Likes: 16 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,939 Likes: 16 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado he wouldn't have died if shot with the factory battleship gray.....

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? huntsman22 #10947707 02/10/16 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado I can't believe you used a Leupold. What were you thinking? PS, I meant success with the paint job, not the shot. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947750 02/10/16 Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! how do you prep the stock? just degrease and start spraying? "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947766 02/10/16 Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,463 Eastern Shore, Va L longshot3 Campfire Tracker longshot3 Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,463 Eastern Shore, Va I hit mine with some 80 grit, and sprayed it. Just basically knocked off the factory texture. The new paint sticks very well, just give it time to cure for a day or two in a warm room.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? Oregonmuley #10947767 02/10/16 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... Originally Posted by Oregonmuley Go on the Custom forum and look for a thread from darrenk - he has painted them and they look awesome. darrenk75b Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947874 02/10/16 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 32,312 Wetter'n Oregon Jeff_O Campfire 'Bwana Jeff_O Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 32,312 Wetter'n Oregon Calling it "success" is so, I dunno, judgmental. The grey bedliner makes it look even greener than it actually is. Which is pretty dang green. I'm thinking, adding a tan layer next. The CENTER will hold. Reality, Patriotism,Trump: you can only pick two FÜCK PUTIN!

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947954 02/10/16 Joined: May 2015 Posts: 171 B billiam280AI OP Campfire Member OP billiam280AI Campfire Member B Joined: May 2015 Posts: 171 Some of these look absolutely GREAT. I have four Kimber montana stocks I need to do. I am not a fan of the battle ship color. I guess I will get lots of practice....

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10947955 02/10/16 Joined: May 2015 Posts: 171 B billiam280AI OP Campfire Member OP billiam280AI Campfire Member B Joined: May 2015 Posts: 171 btw.....what process are you guys using to get the "spider web" or "drizzle look" with such fine thin lines? Thanks

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10949270 02/11/16 Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,114 Likes: 6 Colorado Huntsman uses Krylon webbing spray. He gets it at Joann's when he goes to shop for his fabric and knitting supplies. A wise man is frequently humbled.

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? smokepole #10949330 02/11/16 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... 1Nut Campfire Regular 1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North... Originally Posted by smokepole Huntsman uses Krylon webbing spray. He gets it at Joann's when he goes to shop for his fabric and knitting supplies. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: Has anyone had success painting a Kimber Montana stock? billiam280AI #10949335 02/11/16 Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,311 Michigan R rylee1 Campfire Regular rylee1 Campfire Regular R Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 2,311 Michigan Here is one of mine Still trying to be the Man my dogs think I am