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Posted: 4/18/2016 10:14:54 PM EDT
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Paint it and use it? It'll have a real worn look
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Posted: 4/18/2016 10:24:47 PM EDT
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I knew I'd get a few of those answers. Unless I ran around slamming it against things and throwing it around, I'll never really get a military worn look. I can go to my shooting spot and shoot a bunch. But I don't really have the opportunity to wear the finish that much.
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Posted: 4/18/2016 10:24:59 PM EDT
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Paint it and toss it down the driveway
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Posted: 4/18/2016 10:38:51 PM EDT
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The "battle worn" look comes from just that. Being used, and being used hard. Dropped, laid down on dirt and rocks. Dropped some more. Kicked. Scraped. And then dropped a few more times. You cant really make it look worn without using it. The few ive seen painted to look that way, really look cheesy.
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Posted: 4/18/2016 10:55:01 PM EDT
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I knew I'd get a few of those answers. Unless I ran around slamming it against things and throwing it around, I'll never really get a military worn look. I can go to my shooting spot and shoot a bunch. But I don't really have the opportunity to wear the finish that much. Get it the real way. You'll be happier with it. |
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Posted: 4/18/2016 11:10:14 PM EDT
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Paint it and use it? It'll have a real worn look Tie item to your dog's collar via some 550 cord. Play fetch with dog and let him drag it all over your yard/driveway. But really though if you use some very fine sandpaper I think you would get what you are looking for. Paint it like you want than run the sandpaper by hand along high points and edges etc.. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 12:17:52 AM EDT
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watch the retro forum useley involved sand paper scochbright light glass beading and chemicals
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Posted: 4/19/2016 3:56:50 AM EDT
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While everyone else is right: paint it and use it, there is this:
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Posted: 4/19/2016 4:15:08 AM EDT
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I knew I'd get a few of those answers. Unless I ran around slamming it against things and throwing it around, I'll never really get a military worn look. I can go to my shooting spot and shoot a bunch. But I don't really have the opportunity to wear the finish that much. Fake wear and tear just looks...fake 
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Posted: 4/19/2016 7:21:12 AM EDT
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I've actually looked into a course near me, but I'm trying to find some people who have taken it. I'd like to know if it's worth the money.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 7:28:21 AM EDT
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I've actually looked into a course near me, but I'm trying to find some people who have taken it. I'd like to know if it's worth the money. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 7:58:19 AM EDT
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"Battle Worn Look"
Now that is funny, if you have been in battle, you really don't worry about what your gun looks like! That said, the best way, don't prep it, paint it and then use the hell out of, let it wear where it is going to wear, "Battle Worn" is nothing but used, so get out and use the damn thing, let it wear. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 9:09:51 AM EDT
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this is my darling. i rattle canned it 2 years ago and this is what it looks like about 6 months ago (its NICER now)...
i just upgraded the rail and did some barrel work when i took this pic so the rail looks a bit 'newer' then the rest. not the case anymore. it gets used, there is nothing fake of phony about the way it looks. sweat, mud, rain, sun block, mobil 1, rubbing against kit constantly, gloves, gsr. that's what i call seasoning. 
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:12:21 AM EDT
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OP, check the retro forum. Search for "worn" "battle" and "distressed". Also try the same on youtube. You'll find plenty of examples. Some using finish wear, others using physical wear techniques. You won't get much positive input in this sub forum. Instead of answering your question, you'll get responses telling you what they would do and how silly (or worse) they think you are for doing what YOU want with YOUR rifle. It's yours, build with the components you want and make it look the way you want it to look.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:12:36 AM EDT
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Just Krylon it and shoot it... a lot. When the finish flakes off in high wear areas, krylon over it.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 12:48:47 PM EDT
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Just use regular spray paint... no fancy bake-on finishes or high temp paint or anything. Then get out and use the rifle. You don't have to do anything purposely abusive like some suggested... a carbine class, some competitions, the best thing would be something like the Pawnee Run 'n Gun (which I organize): www.okrunngun.com, where you're carrying the rifle and gear over all sorts of terrain, clearing obstacles, and shooting around/through all sorts of barricades and cover, etc. I'd say carrying the rifle slung, with it rubbing on gear, and throwing it in and out of vehicles is what produces most of the look you're looking for.
Here's an M-14 after a fresh paint job: 
And after doing the Pecos Run 'n Gun (pecosrunandgun.com): 
It only got better with more age and use. |
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Posted: 4/19/2016 1:00:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/19/2016 1:15:13 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replys that were constructive! I'm going to head over to the training forum and ask about the carbine class I'm interested in. If I like what I hear, I'll probably give it a go this summer. Krylon the rifle beforehand and get some real honest wear. But in the interim I think in going to try some "fake" wear and see what I can come up with.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 3:02:48 PM EDT
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I was at a festival a few weeks ago. One vendor was selling Levi's that had been pre-washed, all faded out. The manufacturer had cut 6 inch strips in a column running down each thigh. I didn't look at the price tag but I'm sure they were selling for much more than the unwashed shrink to fit type, which is the only Levi's I would buy.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 8:04:29 PM EDT
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Man I regret starting this thread now. Didn't realize it was so polarizing. I started building FALs. Over on FAL files lots of guys do it. Same thing when I got into AKs. Thought I'd ask the AR guys for any tips they might have. Feel like I asked what the best way to slap a baby was or something! Haha. Gotta be able to laugh at yourself sometimes
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Posted: 4/19/2016 10:35:15 PM EDT
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Spray paint wears off pretty easy. I don't shoot sprayed rifle all that much and the paint is wearing off the pistol grip, bipod, and parts of the stock. Just friction from light use wears it down, especially on plastic parts.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 11:53:05 PM EDT
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paint it with krylon, aervoe, or rustoleum.
DO NOT DEGREASE prior to painting. And just shoot it and not give a shit, and you'll get the results you want soon. A helpful key is to not wipe it down. Just spray The difference in faking your wear and just using it, is the sharp corners you get from clashing with materials etc. You can alway tell a purposely worn gun. The wear is too "smooth" Hell, just put the upper and lower in a bag and move it around |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 12:02:21 AM EDT
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paint it with krylon, aervoe, or rustoleum. DO NOT DEGREASE prior to painting. And just shoot it and not give a shit, and you'll get the results you want soon. A helpful key is to not wipe it down. Just spray The difference in faking your wear and just using it, is the sharp corners you get from clashing with materials etc. You can alway tell a purposely worn gun. The wear is too "smooth" Hell, just put the upper and lower in a bag and move it around That is true about purposely worn guns. Think I've got a few good ideas to try out. But after hearing a lot of the replys, I'd really like to get into a carbine class, and give my rifle a krylon spray beforehand. See how it wears on its own |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 1:32:36 AM EDT
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That is true about purposely worn guns. Think I've got a few good ideas to try out. But after hearing a lot of the replys, I'd really like to get into a carbine class, and give my rifle a krylon spray beforehand. See how it wears on its own Quote HistoryQuoted:
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paint it with krylon, aervoe, or rustoleum. DO NOT DEGREASE prior to painting. And just shoot it and not give a shit, and you'll get the results you want soon. A helpful key is to not wipe it down. Just spray The difference in faking your wear and just using it, is the sharp corners you get from clashing with materials etc. You can alway tell a purposely worn gun. The wear is too "smooth" Hell, just put the upper and lower in a bag and move it around That is true about purposely worn guns. Think I've got a few good ideas to try out. But after hearing a lot of the replys, I'd really like to get into a carbine class, and give my rifle a krylon spray beforehand. See how it wears on its own I agree. Slinging your rifle will induce wear as well. Belt buckle, mags, and shit |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 5:39:30 AM EDT
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This Saturday find a deer stand and sling the gun, unloaded, and climb up and down about a 100 times. Then get a cord and let it down and pull it back up a dozen times or so. Wallah!!
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Posted: 4/21/2016 11:13:32 PM EDT
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http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1118901
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Posted: 4/24/2016 10:46:30 AM EDT
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GD-type comment removed, warning sent - Eric802
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Posted: 4/24/2016 11:07:44 AM EDT
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Next on today's agenda- How to make your jean capris look distressed! http://g01.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1UGI3IXXXXXcgXFXXq6xXFXXXF/Spring-Summer-Casual-White-Collar-Excellent-Skinny-Capris-Denim-Pants-font-b-Distressed-b-font-Purfle.jpg seeing way to many 'men' wearing that kinda crap, then putting their phones in their back pockets. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:23:57 PM EDT
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Paint it, shoot it, shoot it some more, shoot it a little bit more.....
Then start all over. 
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:25:30 PM EDT
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If you wanted to speed the "worn" process up, some sandpaper or steel wool should get the job done in no time.
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:25:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2016 12:46:20 PM EDT
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This guy overdoes it somewhat, but you get the idea. If you apply very thin coats of paint, you can achieve a somewhat worn appearance from the git go. |
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Posted: 4/24/2016 2:19:45 PM EDT
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Honest wear looks best but if you have to go down that route a little sandpaper and elbow grease works wonders.
This is natural other than the handguards unfortunately. 
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