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Posted: 1/10/2006 4:04:01 AM EDT
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Spray paint.
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Posted: 1/10/2006 5:24:48 AM EDT
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Krylon will do wonders. Basic rules apply...multiple light coats. THe nylon will absorb the paint so it will take several coats to get the desired effect. Practice on an old piece of gear if you feel the need. Kryoln makes a "Camo" line. The OD is good. I added some "Mushroom Satin" almost identical to the Marine Corp. coyote. Good Luck |
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Posted: 1/10/2006 7:01:09 AM EDT
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paint will flake off, but when done correctly, it will remain on for a fair amount of time.
take whatever piece and SCUFF the surface with some medium grit sand paper, do not go back & forth as this will lead to pilling , one diraction and once the surface has been prepped, then LIGHT spray 3-5 times over. repeat as necessary. buckles, definitely sand that surface |
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Posted: 1/10/2006 4:20:51 PM EDT
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Excellent advice. |
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Posted: 1/10/2006 4:30:31 PM EDT
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I've painted black gear with good lasting results.
Tactical Tailor.   TG |
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Posted: 1/10/2006 5:14:22 PM EDT
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anyone know why SWAT and such use black/dark colored gear?
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Posted: 1/10/2006 5:32:48 PM EDT
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Intimidation...I doubt six guys kicking your door in are worried about blending in to the environment.  |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 1:11:32 AM EDT
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what about the nylon portions of my gear? |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 10:17:06 AM EDT
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Not to hijack the thread, but what is the consensus, if any, as to which color gear would be best in a city scenario? I can guess that OD is good for suburban or woodsy areas, where there is greenery to blend into, but what about cities? Would black work in cities, if not outside of same? In what scenario would black gear work? Thanks.
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Posted: 1/11/2006 12:37:38 PM EDT
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+1 intimidation |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 8:40:25 PM EDT
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Black is good for intimidation. It looks badass. Even woodland is better in blending inan urban than black. It breaks up the outline, and that's what the eye's look for, shapes. Look at a person in wodland at a distance. They sort o look like a blob. |
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Posted: 1/11/2006 8:55:53 PM EDT
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Its slimming. |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 6:34:24 AM EDT
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And to differentiate themselves from a military unit. Camo would look "army" and not "police" to the civilian observer. |
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Posted: 1/12/2006 7:12:19 AM EDT
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some SWAT units in the USA use woodland camo as well |
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Posted: 1/13/2006 8:49:35 AM EDT
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+1 Visual Impact |
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