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5/19/2016 7:59:50 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By aIIan:
This is what happens when you have two different guns done in tungsten from two different shops

http://allangreendale.net/dump/arfcom/tsten.jpg
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Bottom one likely isn't tungsten.
5/21/2016 10:15:19 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Gr8Santini:


Bottom one likely isn't tungsten.
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Originally Posted By Gr8Santini:
Originally Posted By aIIan:
This is what happens when you have two different guns done in tungsten from two different shops

http://allangreendale.net/dump/arfcom/tsten.jpg


Bottom one likely isn't tungsten.


Correct, looks more like titanium. Looks good, but yeah, I may be slightly annoyed had that been mine. Then again, as an applicator, unless a customer explicitly picks the exact color from my samples, they often tell me "something like this", and that is something like Tungsten... Sort of...
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5/22/2016 1:52:44 AM EDT
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I've been working on a custom mix of metallic browns.
Shades are OD green and black. Tinted with tan.




Lots of combinations.











Texas Tea didn't come out right. It's a dark brown color. The sky is reflecting making it look grey. I think I also had a bad batch because it was super thin (note the runs). This happened twice. At first I thought I didn't empty the acetone out of my cup completely. That was not the case.

I didn't spend much time on surface prep. I just needed something quick and fast to get the job done, so there are imperfections, but it gets me results.












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April 2016 "FBHO has been pretty pro gun so far, or at a minimum..neutral." - CPT_CAVEMAN
6/26/2016 6:47:59 PM EDT
[#4]
I used to use the Dupli Color Engine Enamels a lot a few years ago. When my preferred colors stopped being stocked I moved on to Cerakote. I watched a youtube vid be Captain Berz and was inspired to try it again (Dupli Color Cast Coat Iron). I pinted my .308 build with it and felt very satisfied with the results (As expected), and decided to do my DDI AK the same way..

Here are a few pics.









I know I could get the same color with Cerakote, but I dont have ez access to an oven to cure it like I prefer, so I haven't used it in months. I am not claiming this to be a replacement, just an alternative.

*And pics have Manufacturer names of the products so the question is answered quickly and easily.
7/13/2016 6:53:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By eastky454:


I decided to make it all match, so here is the finished product



http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/ukelk/xray4.jpg



http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s39/ukelk/xray3.jpg
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You nailed that. Looks awesome.
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9/6/2016 3:48:47 PM EDT
[#6]
The Green stock on the Hog Hunter stood out like a sore thumb here in Texas so I decided to camo it using natural sponges and spray paint. Below are before and after pics.  I am now thinking about doing the same thing to a couple of my AR's.





9/6/2016 5:11:09 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By KTM300XCW:
The Green stock on the Hog Hunter stood out like a sore thumb here in Texas so I decided to camo it using natural sponges and spray paint. Below are before and after pics.  I am now thinking about doing the same thing to a couple of my AR's.

<a href="http://s916.photobucket.com/user/TORCHRIDER/media/HH-3_zpseolwcobd.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/TORCHRIDER/HH-3_zpseolwcobd.jpg</a>

<a href="http://s916.photobucket.com/user/TORCHRIDER/media/HH-1_zpslktqi45g.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/TORCHRIDER/HH-1_zpslktqi45g.jpg</a>

<a href="http://s916.photobucket.com/user/TORCHRIDER/media/HH-2_zpsau9hemil.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad1/TORCHRIDER/HH-2_zpsau9hemil.jpg</a>
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The picture by the tree is amazing.
9/8/2016 7:11:27 PM EDT
[#8]
I want the same! Nice work.


9/8/2016 10:48:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MISTERMOON:
I want the same! Nice work.

<a href="http://s804.photobucket.com/user/Steve_Tyliszczak/media/image_zps6u9alryv.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/Steve_Tyliszczak/image_zps6u9alryv.jpeg</a>
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Is this Mil Spec green?
9/10/2016 6:38:29 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By cop1211:


Is this Mil Spec green?
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Originally Posted By cop1211:
Originally Posted By MISTERMOON:
I want the same! Nice work.

<a href="http://s804.photobucket.com/user/Steve_Tyliszczak/media/image_zps6u9alryv.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/Steve_Tyliszczak/image_zps6u9alryv.jpeg</a>


Is this Mil Spec green?


Custom mix of greens for an OD green to match my dads 1944 Willys Jeep. The registration number on the Glock matches his Jeep as well.
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9/10/2016 11:21:40 AM EDT
[#11]
Pre B CZ 85.  Before.  Parkerizing worn off it places, rust in/under the Parkerizing, grips pretty worn, etc.  Probably not bad for where it's been and how it was used/treated.



After.  New springs/pins/barrel/sights/grips and two tone cerakoted by Primary Machine.

How you live your life is important. Just be sure the memory of how you died doesn't overshadow the tales of how you lived your life.
9/12/2016 4:12:40 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SHWELL:
I used to use the Dupli Color Engine Enamels a lot a few years ago. When my preferred colors stopped being stocked I moved on to Cerakote. I watched a youtube vid be Captain Berz and was inspired to try it again (Dupli Color Cast Coat Iron). I pinted my .308 build with it and felt very satisfied with the results (As expected), and decided to do my DDI AK the same way..

Here are a few pics.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/ar15com%20shares/DSC_1573e.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/ar15com%20shares/DSC_1575e.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/ar15com%20shares/DSC_1570e.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/SHWELL11/ar15com%20shares/DSC_1567e.jpg

I know I could get the same color with Cerakote, but I dont have ez access to an oven to cure it like I prefer, so I haven't used it in months. I am not claiming this to be a replacement, just an alternative.

*And pics have Manufacturer names of the products so the question is answered quickly and easily.
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How's the durability been with this?  Any discoloration of any kind?  solvent resistance?
9/25/2016 5:51:06 PM EDT
[#13]
Here is my Savage Axis .223 with new Krylon OD/ Marblelizing Black paint with clear coat matte.


I always knew you had to be willing to die to even do this job. But, I don't want to push my chips forward and go out and meet something I don't understand. A man would have to put his soul at hazard. He'd have to say, "O.K.I'll be part of this world
10/13/2016 10:03:32 PM EDT
[#14]
Completely redid my hunting AR.

16" Wilson Combat LW barrel
12" Midwest Industries G3 LWM m-lok handguard
Remington R-15 receivers
Aero Precision Ultra Lightweight extended mount
Geissele S3G trigger
Trijicon TR20-2 mildot
Mission First Tactical Minimalist stock
Ergo grip
2A titanium gas block
Spike's Tactical M16 bolt carrier
BADASS safety
BCM GF CH
LWRC enhanced bolt
Form 1 all titanium suppressor
Magpul trigger guard
Aervoe rattle can paint job





It weighs 7lbs 6oz now. I think it weighed over 9lbs before.
Be more human
10/26/2016 10:15:07 PM EDT
[#15]
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Also used Aervoe.
11/26/2016 11:51:54 PM EDT
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This gun was okay, but I just couldn't get excited about the way it looked. Too much black, it was way boring.  






Went downstairs this evening with a couple beers, 3 cans of Krylon, and a natural sponge and ended up with this. The factory buttpad got messed up- I'll order a new one and it'll be perfect.








It breaks up the outline and makes the gun much more appealing to me. I love this thing now. It looks different without being over the top. Now I'm motivated to go walk a few draws this fall!
1/17/2017 9:31:03 PM EDT
[#17]
What colors is that. Details?
1/18/2017 4:30:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Scorejr:
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Also used Aervoe.
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+1. would you be willing to break down the colors you used? Stencils bought or hand made? that is one of the best rattle can jobs I have seen! Well done, sir.
2/5/2017 2:04:13 PM EDT
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That looks awesome!

Less is more
2/21/2017 1:23:26 PM EDT
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2/22/2017 10:40:36 PM EDT
[#21]
Weekend project on my beater.

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"Prostitution is a far more ethical and moral way to make a living than holding public office."
3/1/2017 8:51:45 PM EDT
[#22]
So I took the fact that I got this old 870 for a good price and i've just been messing around with it. For a while now i've wanted to try out an "old type face" type look on a gun so I figured why not give this a try. It's not perfect but it proved to be a good test bed for future projects. I'm hoping it will look really nice as it wears . This was done with some krylon camo paint...some old black paint i had lying around and sharpie







p.s. sorry for the poor image quality on the 2nd photo
Dextra gladius, leva scutuum, corpore honor. "In the right hand the sword, in the left the shield, in ourselves honor;"
3/2/2017 1:50:33 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Aeneas2020:
So I took the fact that I got this old 870 for a good price and i've just been messing around with it. For a while now i've wanted to try out an "old type face" type look on a gun so I figured why not give this a try. It's not perfect but it proved to be a good test bed for future projects. I'm hoping it will look really nice as it wears . This was done with some krylon camo paint...some old black paint i had lying around and sharpie

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276205/shotty-reverse-156913.jpg

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276205/shotty-156914.jpg

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276205/shotty-close-up-156912.jpg

p.s. sorry for the poor image quality on the 2nd photo
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Very interesting.
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3/2/2017 10:20:43 AM EDT
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I like this, it's very similar to what I've been planning for my next paint job, although I'm planning on a different shade of green.
This is my signature. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
3/2/2017 7:14:34 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Very interesting.
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Originally Posted By SecretSquirell:
Originally Posted By Aeneas2020:
So I took the fact that I got this old 870 for a good price and i've just been messing around with it. For a while now i've wanted to try out an "old type face" type look on a gun so I figured why not give this a try. It's not perfect but it proved to be a good test bed for future projects. I'm hoping it will look really nice as it wears . This was done with some krylon camo paint...some old black paint i had lying around and sharpie

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276205/shotty-reverse-156913.jpg

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276205/shotty-156914.jpg

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276205/shotty-close-up-156912.jpg

p.s. sorry for the poor image quality on the 2nd photo
Very interesting.



Yeah! That is crazy, but I like it!
US Navy
3/16/2017 8:44:48 AM EDT
[#26]
My Block II, rattle canned using a mix of Rustoleum and Krylon Camo paints:


3/26/2017 9:15:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Wormydog1987:
Completely redid my hunting AR.

16" Wilson Combat LW barrel
12" Midwest Industries G3 LWM m-lok handguard
Remington R-15 receivers
Aero Precision Ultra Lightweight extended mount
Geissele S3G trigger
Trijicon TR20-2 mildot
Mission First Tactical Minimalist stock
Ergo grip
2A titanium gas block
Spike's Tactical M16 bolt carrier
BADASS safety
BCM GF CH
LWRC enhanced bolt
Form 1 all titanium suppressor
Magpul trigger guard
Aervoe rattle can paint job

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/6FCC7BF5-CDA9-4054-B200-B016F372D4A9_zps1mpzcxrt.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/CA454696-DCEE-4825-9706-6FC3AA520B0B_zpsros6elc9.jpg
http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp247/wormydog1724/A8C5F9CB-0597-4BDC-9682-4EB5E2C7A408_zpspp0ifcbe.jpg

It weighs 7lbs 6oz now. I think it weighed over 9lbs before.
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It seems the older I get the more I become a fan of Woodland camo, especially when it's well executed on a rifle. Nice paint job.
Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those busy proving them right.
5/6/2017 7:29:07 PM EDT
[#28]
I had no clue there even was a Refinishing Forum. Very cool. I'm all about some paintwork on an AR. Here's my House of Kolor Passion Purple Pearl basecoat with Sherwin Williams matte clear build. I work in a body shop. I have lots of things this HoK color. Apparently I have a purple thing going on. F1 chassis.





I also painted the wings on the charging handle and the bolt catch to mimic the naked titanium parts on the lower. All remaining hardware on the gun replaced with stainless.



Adjusting knobs on the Luth-AR MBA-3 stock also painted naked titanium.



I color filled the custom engraving on the flash can.



General pics...





5/7/2017 11:49:41 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TerryH:
I had no clue there even was a Refinishing Forum. Very cool. I'm all about some paintwork on an AR. Here's my House of Kolor Passion Purple Pearl basecoat with Sherwin Williams matte clear build. I work in a body shop. I have lots of things this HoK color. Apparently I have a purple thing going on. F1 chassis.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/34397354386_7680cf262e_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4169/34289386601_8092c25f66_b.jpg

I also painted the wings on the charging handle and the bolt catch to mimic the naked titanium parts on the lower. All remaining hardware on the gun replaced with stainless.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4175/33628839663_dd75301c42_b.jpg

Adjusting knobs on the Luth-AR MBA-3 stock also painted naked titanium.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/33610101363_b18bbb3cf8_b.jpg

I color filled the custom engraving on the flash can.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/34289388331_4997f80b03_b.jpg

General pics...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34035347440_91c0f397a2_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4174/34289385891_2544cbb033_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2879/34378732106_c16faa6574_b.jpg
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With the upper receiver skeletonized like that do you get much gas blow back in your face??
5/7/2017 2:28:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By AKASL:


With the upper receiver skeletonized like that do you get much gas blow back in your face??
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Does not. I don't see any difference in shooting this one and an AR with a regular receiver.
5/16/2017 5:31:26 PM EDT
[#31]
First sponge camo job... Coyote, OD, and clear Alumahyde

Before


After

5/20/2017 10:44:39 AM EDT
[#32]
A mix of Krylon Ultra Flat Khaki and Olive and Rustoleum Ultra Flat Brown and mesh laundry bag for pattern. Pretty happy with how it turned out, looks to be a good four season color mix for southeastern VA. I just need to convince myself to stop being a little bitch and do it to one of my ARs instead of just an old BB gun that was laying around.








The cardboard was the test run.
9/21/2017 2:22:44 PM EDT
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So I know you're a SF whore . . . . .
9/24/2017 5:51:52 PM EDT
[#35]
Here's my first attempt at camo rattle canning on my Ruger American Rimfire stock. I'm pretty happy with it.

Aervoe Earth Yellow base coat, stripes of OD, Field Drab, then some pine straw action (well... cut up broom bristles) with Earth Brown and Krylon Hunter Green.

10/6/2017 10:12:54 PM EDT
[#36]
Painted my Colt LE6920 a month ago using Duracoat aerosol Magpul FDE, and reassembled it last night. I painted the upper and lower receivers, the 15" Troy Alpha rail, and the flash hider.

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10/14/2017 8:11:36 PM EDT
[#37]
a subtle approach, done by Desert Firearms in Phoenix





10/18/2017 1:34:51 PM EDT
[#38]
1 by Two Sierra, on Flickr
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So I know you're a SF whore . . . . .
11/3/2017 4:57:01 PM EDT
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Paint all the things!
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11/25/2017 11:44:25 AM EDT
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I did this in woodland colors

This is another color set with skull camo
11/28/2017 1:52:38 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/231252/20170827_143358-352191.JPG

Paint all the things!
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Cobra Commander and Serpentor approve, as do I.

ETA Pic thread, KG Gun Kote, first time using it.

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3/3/2018 1:09:35 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By IdahoHk416:
Painted my Colt LE6920 a month ago using Duracoat aerosol Magpul FDE, and reassembled it last night. I painted the upper and lower receivers, the 15" Troy Alpha rail, and the flash hider.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/163482/IMG_3395-326408.JPG

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/163482/IMG_3399-326409.JPG
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This looks freakin great
3/3/2018 2:44:12 PM EDT
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3/6/2018 10:55:41 PM EDT
[#44]
Its not professional but I think it turned out well.









3/9/2018 8:12:48 AM EDT
[#45]
My MRP is finished at the Cerakote applier and is heading back to me. Attached File
3/19/2018 6:37:15 PM EDT
[#46]

My Egyptian build.
3/19/2018 6:42:17 PM EDT
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4/19/2018 9:51:30 PM EDT
[#48]
Picked up a CZ 455 with the Manners Stock... I could not stand the green base, so I used some free time this afternoon to make it something I could live with.

Rattle can, some brushes and some model paint, and a couple coats of matte clear. Works for me.

Yesterday:


Today:


4/20/2018 1:46:17 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Danilo:
Picked up a CZ 455 with the Manners Stock... I could not stand the green base, so I used some free time this afternoon to make it something I could live with.

Rattle can, some brushes and some model paint, and a couple coats of matte clear. Works for me.

Yesterday:
https://s5.postimg.cc/4hh4zcmyf/IMG_3354.jpg

Today:
https://s5.postimg.cc/j0oa0qsxz/IMG_3382.jpg
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That's cool looking.
Without blood, it doesn't count!
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5/17/2018 1:04:22 PM EDT
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