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All, A while ago many of you sent stocks my way for painting. Life circumstances forced me to step away from that endeavor. Well, some new changes mean I have some more time available, and will start accepting work again. I would have bumped my old thread, but unfortunately all my pictures are on photobucket and I haven't transitioned them all over yet. If you are interested, shoot me a PM and we can discuss the specifics. I will remain reasonably priced as was the case previously. A few examples of previous work: [
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Darren, I hope its Ok if I add some more pictures of your work, this is one of my favorites!! Good to see you painting again
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Thanks Frank. Certainly don't mind the added pics.
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This is great. I will have to get a few together for you Darren
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Another favorite, olive green base with black & tan speckle.
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Alright, I missed out last time!
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Darren, Looks like great work. What paint (s) are you using, what is an average cost, and what is the best way to schedule? PM, email, etc.? Thanks!!!!
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Darren, Looks like great work. What paint (s) are you using, what is an average cost, and what is the best way to schedule? PM, email, etc.? Thanks!!!!
PMs work fine to contact me, as does my email attached to my account here. I use Duracoat, which is the same as Polane T, the paint used by most of the major stock manufacturers (McMillan, Manners, etc). Much more durable than standard spray paint. A basic single color, or single color with speckles will run you $65. Prices will increase from there depending on the complexity of the pattern. For example, a Flectarn camo like Oregonmuley's above will run on the order of $125. These prices also consider that the stock is essentially ready to spray when it arrives. Additional prep work, like sanding a stock, removing old paint, etc will run a bit more but is on a case-by-case basis. The above does not include shipping either, which is generally on the order of $15 per stock.
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What is the difference in painting and having a stock hydro-dipped? I hope that's not a dumass question.
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Hanco look up hydro dipping and you will quickly see they are completely different processes
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Thanks for the detailed reply. Sounds very reasonable. I have been wanting to try out a couple of wildcat patterns, and this might just be enough to motivate me to do so!
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can't say enough good about Darrens work, my stock was same as Oregonmuleys.
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I'll be sending you some work! Will be in contact next week...
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Will the paint job add any texture or "grippyness" to the stock? I have a Model Seven synthetic stock that is slicker than deer guts on a door knob.
Thanks, John P.
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Will the paint job add any texture or "grippyness" to the stock? I have a Model Seven synthetic stock that is slicker than deer guts on a door knob.
Thanks, John P. Not Darren but I know that he can add texture. The one I posted that is the Flectarn camo I asked if he could make it a little rougher since I hunt in the rain alot. Anyway, he did something now its perfect, Darren said its sort of like what you get on a Kimber, I know its much better than before it was painted.
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Yes, texture can be added to the process, and can range from slightly grippy to "don't put my face on that or I'll have no skin left" abrasiveness. Some people like a little, some like a lot. I can work with your preferences.
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Wag more, bark less.
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GREAT guy and GREAT work.
IF he would start doing Cerakote on metalwork, he could quit his day job for good. *hint*
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This is certainly worth keeping in mind. Or Tagging!
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