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Posted: 2/17/2020 5:37:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
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Originally Posted By bushmaster069:
@beitodesstrafe https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/279617/FAD04CC0-F61D-4636-8684-DAA57849362E_jpe-1280183.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 2/17/2020 5:46:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/17/2020 6:18:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/17/2020 7:40:01 PM EDT
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Oh lawd!
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Posted: 2/17/2020 8:23:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/138374/giphy-662591.gif 
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Posted: 2/18/2020 12:03:03 AM EDT
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2020 1:19:17 PM EDT
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I usually don't like the laundry bag stencil, but I tried to wrinkle the bag during application and got some cool fluid patterns; I like it. It looks a little more natural IMO.
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Posted: 2/20/2020 1:31:44 PM EDT
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Not an AR but I think it turned out well for my area. 
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Posted: 2/20/2020 2:03:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW:
https://i.imgur.com/E8N2ya8.jpg Not an AR but I think it turned out well for my area. https://i.imgur.com/Rac1tfk.jpg That last one! |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/20/2020 2:07:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
Damn That last one! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
Originally Posted By KTM300XCW:
https://i.imgur.com/E8N2ya8.jpg Not an AR but I think it turned out well for my area. https://i.imgur.com/Rac1tfk.jpg That last one!  Same!
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Posted: 2/20/2020 7:09:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ForestRegion:
Same!Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ForestRegion:
Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
Originally Posted By KTM300XCW:
https://i.imgur.com/E8N2ya8.jpg Not an AR but I think it turned out well for my area. https://i.imgur.com/Rac1tfk.jpg That last one! Same! |
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Posted: 2/20/2020 11:51:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW:
https://i.imgur.com/E8N2ya8.jpg Not an AR but I think it turned out well for my area. https://i.imgur.com/Rac1tfk.jpg What colors did you use on the bolt gun? Is that applied with a sponge technique? |
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Posted: 2/23/2020 10:24:54 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AddictedToPew]
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Posted: 2/24/2020 12:08:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 55Kingpin: @KTM300XCW What colors did you use on the bolt gun? Is that applied with a sponge technique? |
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Posted: 2/24/2020 7:00:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 55Kingpin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW: @55Kingpin I bought 4 or 5 flat spray paints that closely matched the colors in my AO. Tans, browns, grays, greens. I sprayed the gun with the lightest color then applied the darker colors with small natural sponges. I then sprayed the whole thing with matte clear and then very lightly sanded it with 0000 steel wool. It's probably a whole lot more work than really necessary but I was happy with how well it blended in with the fall, winter colors. The matte coat really adds significant protection in my opinion. 
The stock is factory "dipped" Multicam, and I did hand stencils for the rifle. I just made it up. Kinda tedious but the wife helped and she's a great artist. ___________________ Not technically a rattle can job below.... I Duracoated this rifle years ago with DD FDE and Leupold FDE, it's held up great. I decided to try some of the GunSkins vinyl wraps. I didn't take my time, so there's wrinkles and sloppy cuts, but it looks good enough for me and serves the purpose I wanted. 
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Posted: 2/25/2020 12:04:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 55Kingpin:
@KTM300XCW Thank you! I'm gonna try that technique for sure. The below rifle didn't turn out like I had hoped. I think my contrast of tans/greens/browns was not enough... https://i.imgur.com/ICl7QBJh.jpg The stock is factory "dipped" Multicam, and I did hand stencils for the rifle. I just made it up. Kinda tedious but the wife helped and she's a great artist. ___________________ Not technically a rattle can job below.... I Duracoated this rifle years ago with DD FDE and Leupold FDE, it's held up great. I decided to try some of the GunSkins vinyl wraps. I didn't take my time, so there's wrinkles and sloppy cuts, but it looks good enough for me and serves the purpose I wanted. https://i.imgur.com/y2Uo2cZh.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 55Kingpin:
Originally Posted By KTM300XCW: @55Kingpin I bought 4 or 5 flat spray paints that closely matched the colors in my AO. Tans, browns, grays, greens. I sprayed the gun with the lightest color then applied the darker colors with small natural sponges. I then sprayed the whole thing with matte clear and then very lightly sanded it with 0000 steel wool. It's probably a whole lot more work than really necessary but I was happy with how well it blended in with the fall, winter colors. The matte coat really adds significant protection in my opinion. https://i.imgur.com/ICl7QBJh.jpg The stock is factory "dipped" Multicam, and I did hand stencils for the rifle. I just made it up. Kinda tedious but the wife helped and she's a great artist. ___________________ Not technically a rattle can job below.... I Duracoated this rifle years ago with DD FDE and Leupold FDE, it's held up great. I decided to try some of the GunSkins vinyl wraps. I didn't take my time, so there's wrinkles and sloppy cuts, but it looks good enough for me and serves the purpose I wanted. https://i.imgur.com/y2Uo2cZh.jpg 
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Posted: 2/28/2020 3:59:58 PM EDT
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Blends in well with the little dog in the background. |
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Posted: 3/1/2020 12:55:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bushmaster069:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/279617/CF74A4EC-12DB-44F8-9110-258C008C72C9_jpe-1280346.JPG Also appropriate username.
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Posted: 3/1/2020 4:34:47 PM EDT
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So I remembered that I had some stencils to try out.
Not crazy with how much of the rifle turned out, but this was my first test run.  Attached File Attached FileThe KAC panels turned out pretty hot though, if I do say so myself.  Attached FileThis should work really well on anything with a mostly flat surface, like a PRI tube, sopmod or a2 stock, moe handguard. I have an AR pistol that needs to be repainted so I think it’s getting a full big luau treatment. |
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Posted: 3/1/2020 11:42:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2apatriot:
@bushmaster069 Where are the finished pics??? Also appropriate username. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2apatriot:
Originally Posted By bushmaster069:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/279617/CF74A4EC-12DB-44F8-9110-258C008C72C9_jpe-1280346.JPG Also appropriate username.  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 3/2/2020 5:11:27 PM EDT
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Decided to give it a try. Tried some vegetation which seemed to work better on the stock. Overall, I like it.
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Posted: 3/2/2020 9:02:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KimberZ71:
Decided to give it a try. Tried some vegetation which seemed to work better on the stock. Overall, I like it. https://i.imgur.com/1m0kbqW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/camYaap.jpg My "dirty girl" rifle is similar 
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Posted: 3/8/2020 12:00:37 PM EDT
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What’s a good store bought top clear coat that isn’t too shiny ?
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Posted: 3/8/2020 12:04:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Springer1911Fan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
What’s a good store bought top clear coat that isn’t too shiny ?  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/8/2020 1:19:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Springer1911Fan: I used this Rustoleum and got a nice flat finish. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/305121/CA8397BD-B6C2-4D50-8F97-834406208CC4_jpe-1307138.JPG |
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Posted: 3/8/2020 1:22:46 PM EDT
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Home Depot. Lowe’s probably has it as well.
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Posted: 3/9/2020 3:54:25 PM EDT
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So what's the preferred brand? Rustoleum?
Curious, as I'll be painting a rifle for the first time this week. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 5:30:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
So what's the preferred brand? Rustoleum? Curious, as I'll be painting a rifle for the first time this week. Just let it wear. Spray jobs should have some natural patina. |
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Posted: 3/9/2020 11:01:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS:
Krylon, ulta flat camo. It will get some sheen with use and oils but it will start out very flat. Just let it wear. Spray jobs should have some natural patina. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS:
Originally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
So what's the preferred brand? Rustoleum? Curious, as I'll be painting a rifle for the first time this week. Just let it wear. Spray jobs should have some natural patina. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 8:18:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Creature]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bushmaster069:
I like the Rustoleum. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bushmaster069:
Originally Posted By ErikS:
Originally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
So what's the preferred brand? Rustoleum? Curious, as I'll be painting a rifle for the first time this week. Just let it wear. Spray jobs should have some natural patina. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 9:33:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bushmaster069:
I like the Rustoleum. |
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Posted: 3/10/2020 10:46:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YaBoyKGTho:
Not sure if this is what you like, but it's on sale www.amazon.com/dp/B009ROI59I Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By YaBoyKGTho:
Originally Posted By bushmaster069:
I like the Rustoleum. www.amazon.com/dp/B009ROI59I 
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Posted: 3/11/2020 12:05:58 AM EDT
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You guys inspired me. Going to be doing a rattlecan paint job on an AR for the first time tomorrow. Going to use the mesh laundry bag method. I have Rustoleum Camo brown and khaki.
Any particular tips? Dos and don'ts? Common mistakes? |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 2:13:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
You guys inspired me. Going to be doing a rattlecan paint job on an AR for the first time tomorrow. Going to use the mesh laundry bag method. I have Rustoleum Camo brown and khaki. Any particular tips? Dos and don'ts? Common mistakes? Are you painting an already built rifle? Or the parts pre-assembly? |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 2:23:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Seatbelts]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
You guys inspired me. Going to be doing a rattlecan paint job on an AR for the first time tomorrow. Going to use the mesh laundry bag method. I have Rustoleum Camo brown and khaki. Any particular tips? Dos and don'ts? Common mistakes? Light sprays from a little distance keeps it from running, and let it dry well before adding more coats. I forgot to share, my rattle can was actually in the news. My brother and I went to a militia muster call (part of the ongoing VA rebellion against bullshit gun laws) and the camera guy wanted to get a shot of my back with the slung gun   Attached File
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Posted: 3/11/2020 4:45:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe: You can never use too much pink! Are you painting an already built rifle? Or the parts pre-assembly?  Attached FileI really like the two tone look, but I've been itching to do a camo finish. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 9:55:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
Doing an already built rifle. This is it's current form, minus a Vortex Sparc I'm throwing on. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/500752/20200310_192530_jpg-1310853.JPG I really like the two tone look, but I've been itching to do a camo finish. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: You can never use too much pink! Are you painting an already built rifle? Or the parts pre-assembly? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/500752/20200310_192530_jpg-1310853.JPG I really like the two tone look, but I've been itching to do a camo finish. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 10:03:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
For aesthetic reasons only, I'd do some moderate disassembly (remove the selector, grip, mag release, and tape off the bolt release paddle and trigger) before you paint it. I think it looks better if they stay black. But that's just personal opinion. You won't hurt anything by just painting them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By beitodesstrafe:
Originally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe: You can never use too much pink! Are you painting an already built rifle? Or the parts pre-assembly? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/500752/20200310_192530_jpg-1310853.JPG I really like the two tone look, but I've been itching to do a camo finish. I also straight up remove the trigger before painting. Out of habit I tape up the flash hider because most of mine are suppressor mounts. |
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Posted: 3/11/2020 8:52:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ForestRegion: +1 I also straight up remove the trigger before painting. Out of habit I tape up the flash hider because most of mine are suppressor mounts. |
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Posted: 3/12/2020 10:09:20 AM EDT
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Decided to spray another one, but bought some multicam pattern stencils. Got the base coat (khaki) sprayed. Probably going to take about a week to complete due to stenciling & work schedule. Was in a hurry and forgot to tape the trigger & 51T mount
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Posted: 3/12/2020 2:22:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ErikS: Krylon, ulta flat camo. It will get some sheen with use and oils but it will start out very flat. Just let it wear. Spray jobs should have some natural patina. |
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Posted: 3/12/2020 11:28:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By evnash:
What’s a good store bought top clear coat that isn’t too shiny ? |
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Posted: 3/12/2020 11:44:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KTM300XCW]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AZgunnerLEO:
You guys inspired me. Going to be doing a rattlecan paint job on an AR for the first time tomorrow. Going to use the mesh laundry bag method. I have Rustoleum Camo brown and khaki. Any particular tips? Dos and don'ts? Common mistakes? ETA: Aervo paint is great if you can find it, but Rustoleum also works very well. ETA2: laundry bag is good, but try to add other things to breakup the pattern like leaves, grasses, ferns, etc. I have even done entire guns by laying them down and covering them with sticks, leaves, bags, etc. and then moving those things around between coats. The closer you spray to the bag, leaf, etc. The more defined it will be. The further away you spray the more undefined/muted it becomes. |
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Posted: 3/13/2020 9:13:05 PM EDT
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Self Adhesive stencils weren’t sticking well, so I stopped about halfway through. Gotta figure out how to finish, probably going to try the Primary Arms stencil sheet:
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Posted: 3/14/2020 8:45:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KimberZ71:
Self Adhesive stencils weren’t sticking well, so I stopped about halfway through. Gotta figure out how to finish, probably going to try the Primary Arms stencil sheet: https://i.imgur.com/SQKmHWc.jpg https://i.imgur.com/3hAltDf.jpg 
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Posted: 3/15/2020 12:54:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HaveBlue83]
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New paint. Old paint. No paint.
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Posted: 3/20/2020 1:08:54 AM EDT
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Rattle can went brap brap for COVID19 camo
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Posted: 3/21/2020 7:13:52 AM EDT
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