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Posted: 12/19/2014 12:31:56 AM EDT

Show me how not to fuck it up

Id like a pattern similar to this

I'd enjoy all the tips and tricks I can get

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:33:43 AM EDT

[#1]

Looks complicated. I have had great luck with scotch pine needles and krylon.

Seriously, though, there is a great thread on AR15.com somewhere that has great ideas. I painted my $500 AR up and it works great. Kills lots of coyotes, too.

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:34:01 AM EDT

[#2]

http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/19_Refinishing.html

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:38:39 AM EDT

[#3]

Should be easy enough with the sponge and krylon method. This was my shot at multicam a while back. The thread is in the refinishing forum.

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:39:37 AM EDT

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Should be easy enough with the sponge and krypton method. This was my shot at multicam a while back.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/tkwildcat/image_zps15996545.jpg

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Any more details on this?

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:39:54 AM EDT

[#5]

Aervoe
+ Book of pat method (final dusting step can be either OD or Field drab)
= win

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:41:14 AM EDT

[#6]

Sponge method is what you're looking for.

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:41:20 AM EDT

[#7]

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Making it hot.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/f_6/19_Refinishing.html

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:41:31 AM EDT

[#8]

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_19/321800_Sponge_Camo_Tutorial.html

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:48:23 AM EDT

[#9]

How much does it cost to get a rifle dipped in that camo stuff. Cant remember what its called, but they take an object and dip it into a tank and it comes out with a perfect detailed pattern on it. I think there are some companies out there that you can send your stuff to and they dip it for ya. Sorry for being so vague, I just remember hearing something about this a while back.

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:49:45 AM EDT

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How much does it cost to get a rifle dipped in that camo stuff. Cant remember what its called, but they take an object and dip it into a tank and it comes out with a perfect detailed pattern on it. I think there are some companies out there that you can send your stuff to and they dip it for ya. Sorry for being so vague, I just remember hearing something about this a while back.

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I spent $20 on free pine needles and rattle cans. Damn nice camo. The refinishing forum is great.

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:51:39 AM EDT

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Show me how not to fuck it up

Id like a pattern similar to this

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/Use_the_2nd/Mobile%20Uploads/EDE1D262-9F4D-4869-8033-BD8FBC591201_zpsni6jagob.jpg

I'd enjoy all the tips and tricks I can get

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Just do it!

This is my carbine after a few cans of Krylon Camo, a Natural Sponge, and a few hours.

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:54:02 AM EDT

[#12]

PA Stencil

Posted: 12/19/2014 12:54:24 AM EDT

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How much does it cost to get a rifle dipped in that camo stuff. Cant remember what its called, but they take an object and dip it into a tank and it comes out with a perfect detailed pattern on it. I think there are some companies out there that you can send your stuff to and they dip it for ya. Sorry for being so vague, I just remember hearing something about this a while back.

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Hydro dipping.

Depends on how much you want to spend. A forend will typically run about 40 bucks to get it dipped. The more parts you do the cheaper it tends to get as long as you don't change the pattern or colors. Reason being that they layer the vat with the image and any changes to pattern or color means a complete washout of the vat and starting over.

ETA: fix typo

Posted: 12/19/2014 3:03:39 AM EDT

[#14]

I say go with hydrodipping. there really is no other choice when it comes to patterns. usually, when you dip your rifle, it is the actual pattern licensed by the manufacturer that is going on your gun.

looks like a KUIU Verde camo pattern

http://www.northwesthydroprint.com/patterns/camouflage-patterns.html

Posted: 12/19/2014 3:05:21 AM EDT

[#15]

You're going to need to make the snakeskin matrix on that one.

Posted: 12/19/2014 4:34:07 AM EDT

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Spray rifle green.
Wrap in mesh scarf (brit scrim scarf is great for this) and spray cream
Sponge large green blobs
Sponge small dark green blobs.

Posted: 12/19/2014 5:02:56 AM EDT

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Spray rifle green.
Wrap in mesh scarf (brit scrim scarf is great for this) and spray cream
Sponge large green blobs
Sponge small dark green blobs.

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You're going to need to make the snakeskin matrix on that one.

Spray rifle green.
Wrap in mesh scarf (brit scrim scarf is great for this) and spray cream
Sponge large green blobs
Sponge small dark green blobs.

I'd use digital stencils.

Posted: 12/19/2014 7:28:55 AM EDT

[#18]

Frisk film and graph paper gives a great digicam/multicam effect .Just swipe some graph paper out of your kid brothers maths book .Drawn random squares as you like them . Use this over the Frisk film (modelers use this stuff for masking-sticky backed) apply to area you want lighter/darker than background colour and spray !

Posted: 12/19/2014 8:27:34 AM EDT

[#19]

Personally, I think the best looking camo patterns come from people who didn't put much thought into the pattern at all. Wipe the entire gun down with Mineral spirits, mask anything you do not want painted (optic lenses, sights, lights, lasers, etc.) lay down a base coat of your primary color (allow to dry) and then arrange some leaves, twigs, etc. on the stock and randomly apply one, two or three additional colors in small bursts. Allow to dry, flip the rifle over and repeat on the other side. If you see something you don't like hit it with a shot of additional paint.

Posted: 12/19/2014 8:37:21 AM EDT

[#20]

Ill post pics better pics when I get home, but here is how I did mine with no tape or stencils.

Colors: rustoleum camo collection, OD, tan, choc brown

1: Did the rifle a base coat of OD; dry

2: Dark brown, couple of passes to break up OD outline and add Dark patterns

3: Push the spray nozle down half way, paint will squirt out, yeilding dark brown freckles and no spray

4: Tan passes

5: Tan freckles

6: Dark brown freckles on tan stripes

7 OD freckles on everything

Posted: 12/19/2014 8:38:19 AM EDT

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I'd use digital stencils.

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You're going to need to make the snakeskin matrix on that one.

Spray rifle green.
Wrap in mesh scarf (brit scrim scarf is great for this) and spray cream
Sponge large green blobs
Sponge small dark green blobs.

I'd use digital stencils.

Me too but stencils aren't the easiest thing for your first try.

Posted: 12/19/2014 8:49:20 AM EDT

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Should be easy enough with the sponge and krylon method. This was my shot at multicam a while back. The thread is in the refinishing forum.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d156/tkwildcat/image_zps15996545.jpg

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That looks good, only thing I'd say is that Multicam doesn't have any white in it. But it looks great. I need to do a camo job on one myself.

Posted: 12/19/2014 3:50:57 PM EDT

[#23]

Wow had no idea we had a whole refinishing section

It doesn't have to be exactly that pattern, but I'd like it to be close, looks like I'm picking up some sponges and paint after work

Posted: 12/19/2014 4:11:50 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/19/2014 4:18:10 PM EDT

[#25]

Need list:

Paint - Three colors
Legos - Doesn't matter on color
Fishnet stocking - (You probably already have

)
Masking tape
Patience
Imitation crab meat

Follow links to above forums for more help.

Posted: 12/19/2014 4:22:16 PM EDT

[#26]

To get the digitized effect you want you'll have to either use stencils or sponges.

Posted: 12/19/2014 4:39:59 PM EDT

[#27]

Do you need to do any prep work on a TD 10/22? Or can you paint over the grey paint that is already on it?

Posted: 12/19/2014 4:43:01 PM EDT

[#28]

Use 00000 size brush, should be easy

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:13:22 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/19/2014 11:21:11 PM EDT

[#30]

This idea came to me at work, I was trying to figure out a way to hang the rifle without getting in the way of the painting.

I snagged a plastic body clip retainer approximately 5/16ths of an inch, fits right in the barrel of my 7mm, perfect to use as a hang point and its plastic for easy removal

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:28:31 PM EDT

[#31]

Free hanging, getting ready to paint

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:33:44 PM EDT

[#32]

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Aervoe
+ Book of pat method (final dusting step can be either OD or Field drab)
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The correct answer. Doesn't quite get the digital look the OP is looking for though.

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:34:51 PM EDT

[#33]

Are you going to use primer?

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:37:49 PM EDT

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Free hanging, getting ready to paint

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/Use_the_2nd/Mobile%20Uploads/AE2C245B-6490-4ADC-B8EB-2070BC122A7A_zpshy1xnkp7.jpg

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DO NOT PAINT THAT RIFLE!!! It is a dimensional portal. Notice how the back half of your dog has disappeared into another dimension to the right of the rifle.

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:41:14 PM EDT

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Free hanging, getting ready to paint

http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h367/Use_the_2nd/Mobile%20Uploads/AE2C245B-6490-4ADC-B8EB-2070BC122A7A_zpshy1xnkp7.jpg

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DOO EIIIIIIT!!!!

Posted: 12/19/2014 11:49:05 PM EDT

[#36]

Have you looked into or considered the water transfer printing stuff? I was considering doing it to one of my rifles.

Posted: 12/20/2014 12:18:16 AM EDT

[#37]

Looks nothing like the Kuiu pattern but I'm diggin it

Posted: 12/20/2014 12:24:54 AM EDT

[#38]

I could never get behind camo patterns on my firearms. I prefer solid colors. Cerakote is the way to go IMO.

Posted: 12/20/2014 12:27:18 AM EDT

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Looks better on the rifle then it does as a shirt. Very cool.

Posted: 12/20/2014 12:46:07 AM EDT

[#40]

about to take it down and unwrap it

Posted: 12/20/2014 1:07:46 AM EDT

[#41]

Finished

Posted: 12/20/2014 9:09:46 PM EDT

[#42]

Looks good. How small of a sponge piece did you use to make the splotches? What order of paints did you use as well?

Posted: 12/20/2014 9:51:10 PM EDT

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Looks good. How small of a sponge piece did you use to make the splotches? What order of paints did you use as well?

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I used several different sizes of sponge, just ripped it up randomly. Smallest maybe the size of a quarter and the largest being about 2x2"

The paint was krylon camoflage in black, OD green and woodland light green.