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Posted: 5/26/2006 7:46:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Stickman]
We may as well get a picture thread started. Before and after pictures are great, but sadly, I tend to forget the "before" pictures......
 Here is one of my first refinishing ventures. The upper receiver is Norrells grayish black, while is Norrells Matte black/ SOCOM. 
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2014 7:01:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CtSmshr]
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OWNED
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Posted: 3/10/2014 7:05:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CtSmshr:
OWNED http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a584/GudOlBoy1/20140310_173136_zps84833420.jpg That looks hot, nice job!! |
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Posted: 3/10/2014 8:41:34 PM EDT
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2014 6:21:21 AM EDT
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After seeing so many good looking rifles in the picture thread and being inspired by the paint jobs I decided to do it. Didn't have the guts to do the upper and lower on my first attempt but its more for bling and to make it uniquely mine than anything. Rustolium Camo Black, satin aluminum, oiled bronze, Krylon satin white and flat clear. A laundry bag net and a sponge. Was going for an Urban Snakeskin. For some reason the rail covers have a blueish hue to them, painted them exactly the same as everything else but they are a different kind of plastic than the rest.
I striped it with white and bronze, placed all parts on thick cardboard. Cut the netting to cover each individual part and stapled it down tight to the cardboard with the netting oriented properly. Striped it again with aluminum over bronze and bronze over white. The aluminum paint was so thin it penetrated the netting in some places. Pulled the netting off then sponged it with white and black then a coat of flat clear. I thought I was screwing it up at first but the sponge technique was the finishing touch. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/11/2014 8:08:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Headcase650:
After seeing so many good looking rifles in the picture thread and being inspired by the paint jobs I decided to do it. Didn't have the guts to do the upper and lower on my first attempt but its more for bling and to make it uniquely mine than anything. Rustolium Camo Black, satin aluminum, oiled bronze, Krylon satin white and flat clear. A laundry bag net and a sponge. Was going for an Urban Snakeskin. For some reason the rail covers have a blueish hue to them, painted them exactly the same as everything else but they are a different kind of plastic than the rest. I striped it with white and bronze, placed all parts on thick cardboard. Cut the netting to cover each individual part and stapled it down tight to the cardboard with the netting oriented properly. Striped it again with aluminum over bronze and bronze over white. The aluminum paint was so thin it penetrated the netting in some places. Pulled the netting off then sponged it with white and black then a coat of flat clear. I thought I was screwing it up at first but the sponge technique was the finishing touch. <a href="http://s423.photobucket.com/user/headcase650/media/IMG_8310.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp313/headcase650/IMG_8310.jpg</a> <a href="http://s423.photobucket.com/user/headcase650/media/IMG_8308.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp313/headcase650/IMG_8308.jpg</a> <a href="http://s423.photobucket.com/user/headcase650/media/IMG_8309.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp313/headcase650/IMG_8309.jpg</a> <a href="http://s423.photobucket.com/user/headcase650/media/IMG_8311.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i423.photobucket.com/albums/pp313/headcase650/IMG_8311.jpg</a> Very Nice and a good second post!! AKASL LIVE FREE OR DIE |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 7:01:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/taccoyote/13072389093/" target="_blank">http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/13072389093_6eae589235_b.jpg</a> oooh nice color! patriot brown? |
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Posted: 3/11/2014 9:37:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blackhawk400:
oooh nice color! patriot brown? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blackhawk400:
Originally Posted By TheTacticalCoyote:
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/taccoyote/13072389093/" target="_blank">http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/13072389093_6eae589235_b.jpg</a> oooh nice color! patriot brown? Magpul FDE. |
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Posted: 3/12/2014 10:21:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CtSmshr:
OWNED http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a584/GudOlBoy1/20140310_173136_zps84833420.jpg i really like this what was your method? |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/12/2014 2:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI'd say you pretty much nailed that. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/12/2014 4:36:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By monsonman:
i really like this what was your method? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By monsonman:
Originally Posted By CtSmshr:
OWNED http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a584/GudOlBoy1/20140310_173136_zps84833420.jpg i really like this what was your method? Hung it up and hosed down with brake cleaner. Stuffed paper towel in the flash hider, removed BCG stuffed upper with paper towels, closed dust cover put in a mag and sprayed it. Paint was Rustoleum ultra flat camo and one Satin color. Colors were solid Khaki base, then striped with Camouflage Sand , and Army Green. Then put a thinner stripe over that with Deep Forest Green and Satin Dark Taupe to create a fade from one color to another . Then I dusted the stripes again with the Camo Sand and Army Green. I made some Multicamish stencils on craft paper and cut them out with an Xacto knife. then just painted them on with Earth Brown, and Khaki. I held the stencils very close to but not on the gun. So the edges aren't super sharp. I tried to put the dark color stencils over the light base, and light over dark. Then just put some random stencils on. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2014 5:04:27 PM EDT
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im kinda new here, mostly live over on AKFiles.
figured i'd share my sponged PSA carbine. whatcha think? 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/16/2014 9:52:45 AM EDT
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Nice! How big are the pieces of sponge you use? |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/18/2014 12:16:43 PM EDT
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Long time browser, first time poster. Decided to try out some rattle cans on my 15-22. Took me a few tries to get it right but I'm pleased with the outcome.
I call it carbon fiber snakeskin. I used a fish net stocking, rust oleum dark metallic for the base coat, then rustoleum light metallic w/ the fish nets, then rustoleum bronze metallic w/ fish net, then rustoleum camouflage matte black w/ fish net. Went over with 3 costs of Krylon fusion clear. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/7867DB3B-9C57-4568-838A-FE23DE2C4EF4_zps11gnpbc5.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/853FE32D-290A-4F08-8C2F-A5CC56788F1A_zpsqlgctcwq.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F59B8941-1F2D-4E0C-A8F6-A288443BBA58_zpsypoqnavy.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/23865A0C-0148-4839-A65D-300D51BEF9A4_zpspqakxapp.jpg Please be easy on me, my first go at this! Won't be my last. Looking forward to try a different design on its big brother, my M&P15 MOE Middy or M&P9 FS. Can't decide! |
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Posted: 3/18/2014 7:38:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Badon_MP: Long time browser, first time poster. Decided to try out some rattle cans on my 15-22. Took me a few tries to get it right but I'm pleased with the outcome. I call it carbon fiber snakeskin. I used a fish net stocking, rust oleum dark metallic for the base coat, then rustoleum light metallic w/ the fish nets, then rustoleum bronze metallic w/ fish net, then rustoleum camouflage matte black w/ fish net. Went over with 3 costs of Krylon fusion clear. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/7867DB3B-9C57-4568-838A-FE23DE2C4EF4_zps11gnpbc5.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/853FE32D-290A-4F08-8C2F-A5CC56788F1A_zpsqlgctcwq.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F59B8941-1F2D-4E0C-A8F6-A288443BBA58_zpsypoqnavy.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/23865A0C-0148-4839-A65D-300D51BEF9A4_zpspqakxapp.jpg Please be easy on me, my first go at this! Won't be my last. Looking forward to try a different design on its big brother, my M&P15 MOE Middy or M&P9 FS. Can't decide! |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/18/2014 10:31:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Looks good but does it have a glare when light hits it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Originally Posted By Badon_MP:
Long time browser, first time poster. Decided to try out some rattle cans on my 15-22. Took me a few tries to get it right but I'm pleased with the outcome. I call it carbon fiber snakeskin. I used a fish net stocking, rust oleum dark metallic for the base coat, then rustoleum light metallic w/ the fish nets, then rustoleum bronze metallic w/ fish net, then rustoleum camouflage matte black w/ fish net. Went over with 3 costs of Krylon fusion clear. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/7867DB3B-9C57-4568-838A-FE23DE2C4EF4_zps11gnpbc5.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/853FE32D-290A-4F08-8C2F-A5CC56788F1A_zpsqlgctcwq.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F59B8941-1F2D-4E0C-A8F6-A288443BBA58_zpsypoqnavy.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/23865A0C-0148-4839-A65D-300D51BEF9A4_zpspqakxapp.jpg Please be easy on me, my first go at this! Won't be my last. Looking forward to try a different design on its big brother, my M&P15 MOE Middy or M&P9 FS. Can't decide! Good question. Not with your eyes but on my phone it does. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2014 5:41:10 AM EDT
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Its been 11 days, Paint was Rustolium and Krylon Fusion. Looks good, its dry but still feels tacky. Any suggestions?
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Posted: 3/19/2014 7:14:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Headcase650:
Its been 11 days, Paint was Rustolium and Krylon Fusion. Looks good, its dry but still feels tacky. Any suggestions? Heat gun or a space heater pointed at it. |
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KS, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2014 10:03:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Looks good but does it have a glare when light hits it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jukeboxx13:
Originally Posted By Badon_MP:
Long time browser, first time poster. Decided to try out some rattle cans on my 15-22. Took me a few tries to get it right but I'm pleased with the outcome. I call it carbon fiber snakeskin. I used a fish net stocking, rust oleum dark metallic for the base coat, then rustoleum light metallic w/ the fish nets, then rustoleum bronze metallic w/ fish net, then rustoleum camouflage matte black w/ fish net. Went over with 3 costs of Krylon fusion clear. http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/7867DB3B-9C57-4568-838A-FE23DE2C4EF4_zps11gnpbc5.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/853FE32D-290A-4F08-8C2F-A5CC56788F1A_zpsqlgctcwq.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/F59B8941-1F2D-4E0C-A8F6-A288443BBA58_zpsypoqnavy.jpg http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t608/benbadon/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/23865A0C-0148-4839-A65D-300D51BEF9A4_zpspqakxapp.jpg Please be easy on me, my first go at this! Won't be my last. Looking forward to try a different design on its big brother, my M&P15 MOE Middy or M&P9 FS. Can't decide! Clear coat will do that. Zach |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2014 11:05:13 PM EDT
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Alright I can't decide on my next paintjob, I think I'm just gonna take that "carbon fiber snakeskin" paint off and start a new. I want to do the 15-22 and the 5.56 with a nice clean two tone. I really want to do the 15-22s upper/lower in Tungsten Gray and the 5.56 upper/lower in Burnt bronze. Any recommendations on what colors to match those up with and how to do it with duracoat with a rattle can? Tungsten Gray/ Graphite Black sounds really attractive but I'm not sure about what to match the bronze with. Thanks for any ideas.
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:45:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:45:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:45:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:46:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:46:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:47:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:49:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:49:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:51:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 5:52:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/22/2014 9:55:38 PM EDT
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Before and after -- this is a dedicated precision match rifle on a Rem700 action
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WV, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2014 5:23:58 PM EDT
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IN, USA
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Posted: 3/26/2014 3:51:29 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/26/2014 7:57:14 PM EDT
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Duracoat in Magpul FDE:
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Posted: 3/26/2014 8:57:03 PM EDT
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2014 4:14:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: theAKpastor]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By elkoholic:
Nice! How big are the pieces of sponge you use? i just got a normal size yellow natural sponge and tore it into like 4 pieces to get different patterns. ive found that if you are doing it in phases (like mine) it's better to start pressing down heavy making big blotches, and then going over them agin in a opposing color with a lighter touch. gives it a 3D kinda look once it's all done :) 
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Posted: 3/31/2014 6:40:34 PM EDT
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/2/2014 12:49:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: STABABY]
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Here are a few pictures of my latest project. Thanks !!!
Details: Make: Remington Model: 700 5R LA Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum Barrel: 26" Rifling: 5R 1:10 RHT Rings: Badger Ordnance M40A3 Optical Platform: Nightforce ACI: Nightforce Chassis: Mcrees Folding G-5 TMAG Optic: Bushnell ERS 3.5-21x50mm FFP H-59 10 MIL REV Reticule: Horus H-59 Magazines: Accurate Mag 5rd. Muzzle Break: Witt Machine R700 Bipods: Larue / Harris Engineering S-BRM 6-9" Grip: ERGO Sniper Grip w/ Palm Rest Bolt Lift: KRG Finish: Custom Cerakote in my personal "Dirty Camo" pattern (Cerakote's "Flat Dark Earth" and "Patriot Brown"). 
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Posted: 4/2/2014 11:07:52 PM EDT
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Had some time to upload a couple of pics.
OD Green Speckled Matte black 
Different lighting 
The speckled one feels a bit Textured over the black. Personally I love the look and the feel of it and have another build that will soon sport a Tan and Brown speckle finish (or any combination of tan, brown and/or black, I haven't decided) In this picture you can almost make out the raised texture of the black. 
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Posted: 4/3/2014 8:16:58 PM EDT
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Midwest SS rail painted with Alumahyde in Coyote. It matches the Pmag and Ergo grip almost perfectly but looks a little off compared to the stock... but much better than Midwest's FDE with the weird satin finish. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2014 11:54:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Stickman: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t31.0-8/1401977_629711810411227_1644672702_o.jpg |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2014 3:45:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Headcase650]
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angelbeast6...Whats your technique for speckling?
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Posted: 4/10/2014 2:06:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/10/2014 2:51:39 PM EDT
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Same spray gun used for the base coat, lower the air pressure (between 15 and 20 ymmv) and play around with the other adjustments.
You can get the same effect with spray paint by pressing down half way. You can also try increasing your distance to the gun and aiming above it so the heavier drips hit it. I'll try to get video of it and pay closer attention to settings next time. here's (half) a magazine in brown on FDE 
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Headcase650:
angelbeast6...Whats your technique for speckling? |
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Posted: 4/10/2014 3:24:32 PM EDT
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Norrels Moly Resin Semi Gloss Black.
Before. 
After 
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Posted: 4/11/2014 11:30:47 AM EDT
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DIY duracoat shake-n-spray
Had one little run on the frame of the 1911 but nothing that will hurt my feelings. |
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Posted: 4/12/2014 7:02:05 PM EDT
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