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Posted: 11/13/2012 8:24:49 PM EDT
| So my wife bought her first rifle. It is a dedicated .22 AR. She wants me to paint the furniture purple digital camo. I have watched all of the YouTube videos and read various articles. My technique doesn't seem to yield the results I want (paint gets behind tape, lines aren't as perfect as I would like , etc). I'm using krylon because of the readily available shades of purple. Any tips from anyone to make the process go smoother. I will keep testing until I get it perfect then try to get it right the first time on the final pieces. I'm getting a bit frustrated though. |
| Try a layer of clear before the first coat on a new tape job. I should seal any weepage areas and once it dries the subsequent color coats wont bleed through. If you still can't get the results you're looking for it might be time to ditch the paint altogether and do a search for some of the hydro dip vendors. |
| Make sure you have a solid base layer, sealing pores, etc. It might help to spray, sand, spray, etc to get a really nice base coat. Then place your stencils but only after the base coat has cured well. Be sure to clean the base coat to ensure no grease/oil/etc prevents good adhesion of the stencils. Make sure the stencils are compatible with the paint, I found the Bulldog Arms stencils to be well made and work well with Krylon as well as other paints. When applying the different colors, GO SLOW. Don't try to coat in one pass. Do several light passes and let the paint dry in between, to avoid runs, drips, seepage, etc. When removing the stencils, after the paint has dried, try to pull at 45 degree angle to the edge if possible. |
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Use good quality masking tape. (3m)
Try heating the tape with a hair dryer and pressing the edges of the tape down. The heat softens the glue. It will help seal the edges better. You may also want to try using electrical tape. Guys that rit dye their furniture have had good luck with it. Just don't stretch the tape when you lay it down. |
| I appreciate the responses guys. My dad suggested I try Frogtape since it has an adhesive made to prevent seepage. I had a primer coat down to hopefully help. I will test it out with a base of clear. Im OCD about things so if I don't get the results I want I think I will look into the hydro dip. Anything to keep the wife interested in shooting. I figure it will be fun to get pictures of my friends shooting a purple rifle too. |
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I painted my wifes AR using the temples offered by Duracoat, and they worked out pretty well.....except for the handguards. I had so much trouble with them (after stripping and repainting 3 times), that I gave up and just painted them a single color. http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy144/USMMA2007/2012-08-17_15-59-43_894640x361.jpg I know what you mean about the handguards. I have been doing my testing on a CAR hand guard. It is brutal applying the stencil over the ridges. We bought a MOE forearm, fore grip, pistol grip, and stock. She likes them better andIi love the flat surfaces. Hopefully those will be easier to paint. |
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