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Considering giving a couple rifles a paint job - they've acquired a few beauty marks. Researching a bit, I see Krylon Fusion comes up alot. An old 'Fire thread from 2011 indicates Duracote as well.

What say the Campfire?

Thanks!

If you do a good prep job the Krylon Fusion with a matte clear coat holds up really well. Another option which I've had good luck with but is a bit more money is Brownells Aluma-Hyde II. No expert but it has worked for me on a couple different plastic stocks.

Good info - thanks!

I wasnt aware the clear came in matte finish.

Prep is important.
I Did one stock with bed liner. Kind of over the black on black. Hit it with 2 coats of moss green and 2 coats Of satin clear to finish it. Looks clean

The benefit of using a two-part finish, such a Duracoat (or Sherwin Williams Prolane T), or Cerakote H and E, is the chemical resistance you get that cannot be matched by a single part coating. Pretty darn durable too when done right. Degrease anything. Scrubbing with Dawn will work.

For your proposed use there's nothing wrong with Krylon or any number of other spray can finishes like Rustoleum 2X camo line, or Hunter's Specialty. Even better an epoxy coating like Brownell's Aluma-Hyde. And some clear, good stuff not some crafting product, on top is always more durable than a color, likely more chemical resistant as well.

Krylon Fusion is specifically formulated to adhere to plastics. Using an adhesion promoter like Bulldog is the best assurance for a chemical bond prior to any of these mentioned. Usually there's spray can plastic adhesion promoters in the autoparts paint section.




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I've had great luck with Krylon on plastic and alumahyde on non-steel bottom metal and trigger guards. I stack very might coats of alumahyde and it dries very smooth.

I might be wrong on that - think they call it satin like MtnBoomer posted but its kind of matte looking when done.

Good info guys. This is why I ask here - guys know what the heck they are talking about! Thank you.

Depending on brand, there's satin and matte clears. Can't recall any specifics, but, it's worth finding the right stuff rather than settling.

Another spray option is the Rust-Oleum Multicolor Textured line, topped with a clear. Works pretty good to easily add some texture and is pretty tough. Also, several guys have done great work sponging on their camo jobs...

Learned the hard way - let your colors dry pretty good before encapsulating with clear or you can make a helluva bubbly mess that looks like the paux! That's from the carrier solvent evaporating... And have fun with it.

I used Krylon on this Savage in .17 caliber. Winter colors for snow and desert. Holds up fine. Replaced the scope since this was taken.

Did this steyr with Krylon and shapes cut out of blue painters tape.

Once the stock is prepped and ready for the painting with the primary color. How many coats can you get out of one 12-13 ounce rattle can? Do you need more than one rattle can of the primary color per each stock?

Definitely not.

I have done at least three full coats of satin enamel clear coat on 3 different stocks and I still have some left in the can, if that helps answer your question.

I am a fan of Krylon rattlecan paint. It is readily available in a wide variety of colors and textures, if it does get a chip or wear mark it only takes a moment to touch it up. I have been using it for years on stocks and actions and I have never found it necessary to go to extraordinary prep - I just wipe the part with auto paint degreaser and spray the part. My oldest spray job that I currently own is over 15 years old and it is still looks great and is holding up just fine.

drover

This works good with Krylon, clear coat afterwards and it's plenty durable

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I remember handling a rifle with a pink splatter paint over black once. Had a nice feel to it. And didn’t even look too bad.

Swamp lord; thanks for the video.

Cool thread guys thanks for all the insights.

Jackmoutain. Love that camo steyr. What model is it?

I think I used duplicilor on this bb gun

HandgunHntr,

Thank you for your reply. I was hoping I didn’t need to special order more paint.
NWT

Like Dexter? LOL

I like the Krylon better than the Rustoleum if that helps.

Something like that.

I looked around and saw some paint called “Web Effect” that looked more like it.

SBS Pro hunter mountain rifle, .376 Steyr.
Sweet little gun. Bolt is like greased glass.

Splatter/Web like this

Sweet! That things a cannon!

I started with krylon and have done them with Duracoat for the past several years. Prep is the key! Make sure it is thoroughly degreased as paint won't stick to finger prints or face oils. I moved to Duracoat as I can put it on with a spraygun or airbrush allowing for more detail than a spray can. I can also mix colors to get something lighter or darker. Each has pros and cons. Duracoat can be handled in a couple hours but is like concrete and doesn't reach full hardness for a couple weeks. I've never used the top/ clear coat with anything I've done and never had an issue. I've done a bunch for members here, search my screen name and some pic galleries should come up, if you see something drop me a PM.

Good luck whichever way you go, and if you don't like it brake cleaner will take it off or the easier way is a sandblaster if you have access to one.

Webs and stuff.

I ordered some GAP pattern stencils from https://bransoncerakote.com/ and plan to Krylon or Aluma Hyde the stock on a Vanguard .308 after deer season.

Have purchased a few things from them yet hadn't seen their GAP stencils. Out of curiosity I took a look at their offering. Very cool way to achieve the pattern. (It's NOT the easy blobs on a background type.) They use the best high heat vinyl too. Thanks for sharing.

Where are you finding the different color spatter paint, all I've ever found was the black and gold krylon marble. I ran across the silver online once but wasnt gonna pay 20 bucks a can. The black and gold can usually be found for 7 bucks.

A few of mine - some different pattern attempts etc..

Darryl,
What color is the green webbing you used? Is it the Montana Can Marble Effect green?

That stuff from brownells has been the most durable for me

Anyone have pictures of webbing on a Kimber Montana stock?

Answered my own question.

kimber stocks

Sorry just reading this, but I will second the brownells can stuff. Did a fde on an old a-bolt. Also, lauer stuff is really good if not better than the brownell stuff. A bit pricey though. I got it locally at midway USA.