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Posted: 9/24/2018 6:55:45 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By goldeneagle1976:
My 13 y.o. wanted to camo her AR and I gave her free reign...she is infatuated with horses so they made their way on it. Whatever keeps her interested in shooting! I actually ended up liking it. You can make out the horses close up but further away it just looks like camo.

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Nice! Love it that you let the kid choose.

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Posted: 9/24/2018 10:51:29 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Pyzik:
Not an AR but, did this yesterday

Painted by Damage Photos, on Flickr

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Originally Posted By Pyzik:
Not an AR but, did this yesterday

Painted by Damage Photos, on Flickr

Oh, man, I like that a LOT. That looks great. I like your choice of colors, but I'm trying to imagine other color combos. That might be a great pattern to mix in some really funky colors.

Originally Posted By goldeneagle1976:
My 13 y.o. wanted to camo her AR and I gave her free reign...she is infatuated with horses so they made their way on it.

I bet she would've known it's "free rein."

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Posted: 9/24/2018 10:55:30 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By DaTrueDave:
Oh, man, I like that a LOT. That looks great. I like your choice of colors, but I'm trying to imagine other color combos. That might be a great pattern to mix in some really funky colors.

I bet she would've known it's "free rein."

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Originally Posted By Pyzik:
Not an AR but, did this yesterday

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1870/44581575551_990cac7fd5_c.jpg
Painted by Damage Photos, on Flickr

Oh, man, I like that a LOT. That looks great. I like your choice of colors, but I'm trying to imagine other color combos. That might be a great pattern to mix in some really funky colors.

Originally Posted By goldeneagle1976:
My 13 y.o. wanted to camo her AR and I gave her free reign...she is infatuated with horses so they made their way on it.

I bet she would've known it's "free rein."

I've posted this before, but I've used a similar pattern with crazier colors:

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Posted: 9/27/2018 11:14:19 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By beitodesstrafe:

I've posted this before, but I've used a similar pattern with crazier colors:

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/138374/20170326-124923-174324.jpg

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Also nice. I think I like the smaller "splinters." On yours, from the receiver back. The pattern seems too big on the handguards.

I do like the colors!

Thunder_Stick Member Joined Dec 2014 Posts 5676 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 9/28/2018 6:35:39 AM EDT [#7] Quote History Originally Posted By EHilderbrand: While it's not an AR15, it's my first attempt at painting a rifle, so I chose my most expensive one to paint. Very happy with how it turned out! https://farm1.staticflickr.com/931/43961942311_aa372fae4f_b.jpg View Quote That’s going to be sexy when it starts flaking off a bit.

Shootindave Joined Apr 2007 Posts 785 EE 99% (90) MO, USA	Posted: 10/17/2018 9:44:41 AM EDT [Last Edit: Shootindave] [#8] My first SBR build and first attempt at painting. Thanks to EVERYONE who has posted pictures for me to study. Needs some touch up after I let it sit for a while but I like it. " /> " /> " />

556sniper Member Joined Mar 2003 Posts 965 EE 100% (31) PA, USA	Posted: 10/21/2018 7:00:47 PM EDT [#9] Did a rattlecan art project this weekend. Seeing all the awesome paint jobs in this thread finally motivated me to paint my M4! I wanted a woodland camo to match the foliage here in PA and I am happy with the finished product.

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HaveBlue83 Joined Nov 2009 Posts 3596 EE 100% (72) PA, USA	Posted: 10/27/2018 10:35:31 PM EDT [#13] tried to get away with the light pink, but mom said she wanted the magenta back on her RECCE WELL, i went full send on this 4 color job lol

SecretSquirell Member Joined Apr 2009 Posts 71701 EE 100% (25) IL, USA	Posted: 10/27/2018 11:54:54 PM EDT [#14] Quote History Originally Posted By HaveBlue83: tried to get away with the light pink, but mom said she wanted the magenta back on her RECCE WELL, i went full send on this 4 color job lol https://i.postimg.cc/765nsxgY/IMG-20181027-030439-243.jpg View Quote
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-Shaggs- Joined Jan 2005 Posts 216 EE 100% (50) AZ, USA	Posted: 11/3/2018 6:14:34 PM EDT [#16] My first attempt. I used some stencils too. Went for a black multicam. I only did the receiver set and handguard though. Before with no paint. After first layer of flat dark forest green. Finished with some primer gray that I darkened up with some flat black.

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Posted: 11/3/2018 9:23:50 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By -Shaggs-:
My first attempt. I used some stencils too. Went for a black multicam. I only did the receiver set and handguard though.

Before with no paint.
https://i.imgur.com/cEFpr0M.jpg

After first layer of flat dark forest green.
https://i.imgur.com/dOO34aj.jpg

Finished with some primer gray that I darkened up with some flat black.
https://i.imgur.com/u79oA3m.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Z6icunY.jpg

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That looks great.

tacticalmac Member Joined Sep 2013 Posts 450 EE 100% (97) TX, USA	Posted: 11/5/2018 10:15:59 PM EDT [#18] where'd you get the stencils? it looks fantastic!! great job!

Lonestar12 Member Joined Mar 2012 Posts 194 EE 100% (27) GA, USA	Posted: 11/6/2018 2:55:57 PM EDT [Last Edit: Lonestar12] [#19] Aervoe dark green Attached File Attached File

Removed_californian Joined Nov 2015 Posts 253 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 11/18/2018 6:54:46 PM EDT [#20] These are two pmags that I painted for a Secret Santa project.

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big-Al Member Joined Mar 2009 Posts 1210 EE 0% (0) IN, USA	Posted: 11/29/2018 9:02:16 PM EDT [#22] .458 SOCOM I stripped it down, degreased it, gassed it in the oven, another degreasing and gassed again then painted it. I used Aluma-Hyde II coyote and then I oven baked it for 1.5 hours @ 250*.

bchance1 Joined Mar 2009 Posts 756 EE 100% (42) AR, USA	Posted: 11/29/2018 11:23:20 PM EDT [#23] Work in progress. It’s a little bright for me. Any suggestions on the best way to darken the whole thing?

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Posted: 12/1/2018 1:17:02 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By bchance1:
Work in progress. It's a little bright for me. Any suggestions on the best way to darken the whole thing?http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u19/bchance_1/5950A5F7-04A6-4DE2-8604-F80B0A23401D.jpg

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dark forest green overspray always does it for me. shades it all darker and gives a lil spatter in the mix if u look close......mist it from 2 ft away n see

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Posted: 12/8/2018 6:48:26 PM EDT

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Great looking sticks, all. I need to paint two hunting ARs and have had some pretty crap results when test-painting on a cardboard box - what is the best technique? Looking for a 3-color job with soft edges, maybe some areas with well-defined brush pattern, etc. that has depth and just disappears. I tried sticks/rope/brush overlay but the paint went right around the smaller stuff and didn't get good results with bigger stuff either.

What are you all doing to get good results?

Really appreciate the advice.

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Posted: 12/8/2018 7:56:25 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By 50BMGdoesitforme:
Great looking sticks, all. I need to paint two hunting ARs and have had some pretty crap results when test-painting on a cardboard box - what is the best technique? Looking for a 3-color job with soft edges, maybe some areas with well-defined brush pattern, etc. that has depth and just disappears. I tried sticks/rope/brush overlay but the paint went right around the smaller stuff and didn't get good results with bigger stuff either.

What are you all doing to get good results?

Really appreciate the advice.

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CK187 Member Joined Nov 2012 Posts 823 EE 0% (0) SC, USA	Posted: 12/13/2018 4:36:27 PM EDT [#30] Quote History Originally Posted By Lonestar12: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298831/IMG_2007_JPG-768608.JPG View Quote Damn that green looks good
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big-Al Member Joined Mar 2009 Posts 1214 EE 0% (0) IN, USA	Posted: 12/13/2018 7:21:49 PM EDT [#31] Originally Posted By Lonestar12: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298831/IMG_2012_JPG-768606.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298831/IMG_2007_JPG-768608.JPG View Quote Originally Posted By CK187: Damn that green looks good View Quote Yes it does. Lonestar12 if you don't mind, what color green is that ?

Removed_californian Joined Nov 2015 Posts 341 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 12/13/2018 8:10:22 PM EDT [#32] Quote History Originally Posted By NVjunkie: https://i.imgur.com/vELfzl3.jpg View Quote Not a huge fan of the entire rifle getting the splinter treatment (i like leaving pins, optics, etc black), but your pattern came out very nice.

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Posted: 12/14/2018 12:53:07 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Removed_californian:

Not a huge fan of the entire rifle getting the splinter treatment (i like leaving pins, optics, etc black), but your pattern came out very nice.

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Yeah I’m usually with you but it’s a cheap red dot that came on it. It’s getting replaced and I’ll leave that black. I’m going to chop the barrel and leave the can black too.

Lonestar12 Member Joined Mar 2012 Posts 211 EE 100% (27) GA, USA	Posted: 12/21/2018 12:31:29 PM EDT [#34] Quote History Originally Posted By big-Al: Yes it does. Lonestar12 if you don't mind, what color green is that ? View Quote @big-Al Thank you, it's Aervoe Dark Green. I liked it so much I built another upper to match and going to SBR. Attached File

big-Al Member Joined Mar 2009 Posts 1218 EE 0% (0) IN, USA	Posted: 12/21/2018 5:55:15 PM EDT [#35] Quote History Originally Posted By Lonestar12: @big-Al Thank you, it's Aervoe Dark Green. I liked it so much I built another upper to match and going to SBR. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/298831/IMG_2142_JPG-780082.JPG View Quote Thanks a lot. I have Aervoe O.D. but not the dark green. Who know it would look so good lol.

DirtDivision Member Joined Jun 2010 Posts 4218 EE 100% (63) TX, USA	Posted: 12/21/2018 6:14:54 PM EDT [#36] Just got done spraying my BHD clone. When the stamps come back itll be a Danny Archer clone and need new colors. @finslayer83 Attached File Attached File

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Posted: 12/25/2018 8:07:53 AM EDT

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Posted: 12/26/2018 10:54:02 PM EDT

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Very cool
What’s the trick to get paint to stick to rubber PDW brace?

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Posted: 12/27/2018 1:24:35 PM EDT

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Very cool
What’s the trick to get paint to stick to rubber PDW brace?

...zero contact...with anything.

11B3XCIB Joined Apr 2012 Posts 286 EE 100% (17) SC, USA	Posted: 12/28/2018 2:08:53 PM EDT [Last Edit: 11B3XCIB] [#45] I did a brief how-to a while back but this is my Woodland inspired rattle can camo on my 224 Valkyrie. I’ll do the rail eventually but otherwise I’ll leave the buffer tube, grip, optic, barrel, and can as is

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Posted: 12/28/2018 2:22:16 PM EDT

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Very cool
What’s the trick to get paint to stick to rubber PDW brace?

...zero contact...with anything.

Thanks.
Just make sure it’s clean and krylon sticks just fine.

It rubs off fairly quickly. I’m hoping the clear coat will help it stick a bit longer. Boys are 3 & 8 so they won’t see Hard use for a bit.

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WUPHF Rattle Can Mafia Joined Feb 2012 Posts 21830 EE 100% (271) USA	Posted: 1/8/2019 2:02:07 AM EDT [#48] Mix of Rustoleum camo Tan, Khaki, and Brown with some Aervoe Coyote thrown in. Attached File Attached File

Gambel_02 It is what it is. Joined Jan 2012 Posts 665 EE 100% (122) PA, USA	Posted: 1/9/2019 8:15:10 PM EDT [#49] Got the itch to try out some FDE. Not exactly FDE, but it’ll do. Lost a detent stripping the lower so I scrambled to make a new one from the tip of one of my punches. Attached File Attached File Attached File
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