One of my permanent rifles just got a cool paint job

[Dusty Stevens]

just got my AG composites stock painted by our resident stock painter bc’z. He did an excellent job as usual- its exactly like i wanted down to the satin sheen level. If yall need a paint job you better get in contact with him- he will do you right. Here it is in its pre-bed form

 

[Bc'z]

So I never let on I was doing a stock for @Dusty Stevens, but I did put up a few shots in a thread for best way to hold a stock for painting.
I was waiting on his response to the quality of my work.
I sprayed it once but I personally wasnt happy with the color match to the action, so I sanded it down and whipped up the copper color for round 2.
It's not easy to match a color from a picture on my phone.

I think he likes it!
I know I do!
Like Dusty said I'll treat you right!

 

[Texas10]

Saran Wrap. Who'da thunk it was useful for custom painting?

 

[msinc]

Wow, very nice work sir!!!

 

[geraldgee]

Very nicely done

 

[Geno C]

Saran Wrap. Who'da thunk it was useful for custom painting?

We use it to make an ice type affect. With some pearls it really gives a unique look

 

[joshb]

Hmm! Who knew? Nice job. I’m making a yellow stock that I’d like to clear cote. It’s birch laminate so it has lots a holes. I was thinking of rattlecan clear, cause I’m a cheap sob. What would it cost?

 

[Bc'z]

Hmm! Who knew? Nice job. I’m making a yellow stock that I’d like to clear cote. It’s birch laminate so it has lots a holes. I was thinking of rattlecan clear, cause I’m a cheap sob. What would it cost?

Josh my local supplier can put automotive paint products in aerosol spray cans.
Depending on products even catalyzed.
I'm supposed to have a couple pieces of fancy wood show up today for a die job.
I'll be working with a different substrate and product than I'm use to, but that's the challenge for me, and way more fun than a VW bus.

 

[Texas10]

You'd be amazed what you can do with something like Varathane in a spray can. I have a walnut pistol grip I made in '73 that still looks good as new.

You can also buy two component clear coat in spray cans.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043B7UQY/?tag=accuratescom-20

How to:

 

[Bc'z]

You'd be amazed what you can do with something like Varathane in a spray can. I have a walnut pistol grip I made in '73 that still looks good as new.

You can also buy two component clear coat in spray cans.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043B7UQY/?tag=accuratescom-20

How to:

Aeromax is the cans I was referring to.
Having the ability to go into automotive paint store and pick your colors from thousands of color chips helps a DIY guy out.
If your local jobbers offers color matching you can have it tinted to match what ever your repairing.
FYI, aeromax rattlecans have the absolute best patern I've ever seen in an aerosol can.

 

[69mach]

I think any ppg dealer can put automotive clear in a rattle can. my brother owns a ppg dealership and he has done it for me several times.

 

[Bc'z]

I think any ppg dealer can put automotive clear in a rattle can. my brother owns a ppg dealership and he has done it for me several times.

Aeromax has been out quite awhile, great way to get a top quality finish without having to have a compressor and paint guns.
Although it can be limiting.
To keep it shooting related think
Factory vs custom

 

[moondog]

You'd be amazed what you can do with something like Varathane in a spray can. I have a walnut pistol grip I made in '73 that still looks good as new.

You can also buy two component clear coat in spray cans.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043B7UQY/?tag=accuratescom-20

How to:

I used that clear in matte finish, super tough

 

[69mach]

Aeromax has been out quite awhile, great way to get a top quality finish without having to have a compressor and paint guns.
Although it can be limiting.
To keep it shooting related think
Factory vs custom

Paint talk is foreign to me. I just tell my brother what I want and he does it for me. I've had him spray auto clear with his gun and compressor on several of my stocks too and it holds up very well. Its impressive how it kinda melts into itself as it dries.

 

[Cecil S.]

+100 on the color match. Great Job.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Josh my local supplier can put automotive paint products in aerosol spray cans.
Depending on products even catalyzed.
I'm supposed to have a couple pieces of fancy wood show up today for a die job.
I'll be working with a different substrate and product than I'm use to, but that's the challenge for me, and way more fun than a VW bus.

You probably already know this or when you hear it, it'll make perfect sense, but do NOT use heat on a wood stock. Ask me how I know.
The first one I did, was in the winter time and I wanted to speed up the clear. BAD mistake was putting a quartz lamp on it. Moisture came out of the stock and gave it a severe case of chicken pox....but the clear locked up really fast!
That was no fun to fix, either.

 

[Bc'z]

Saran Wrap. Who'da thunk it was useful for custom painting?

Just got a stock for my wifes rifle.
Gonna use lace to simulate her wedding dress. Her request, white lacey pearl w/black accent.
Our anniversary is in 10 days.

 

[Bc'z]

You probably already know this or when you hear it, it'll make perfect sense, but do NOT use heat on a wood stock. Ask me how I know.
The first one I did, was in the winter time and I wanted to speed up the clear. BAD mistake was putting a quartz lamp on it. Moisture came out of the stock and gave it a severe case of chicken pox....but the clear locked up really fast!
That was no fun to fix, either.

Or fiberglass!!
Air cure on these stocks I believe is the ticket.
I allowed 4 days drying time on Dusty's and still had it shipped out in 10 days.

 

[Texas10]

You probably already know this or when you hear it, it'll make perfect sense, but do NOT use heat on a wood stock. Ask me how I know.
The first one I did, was in the winter time and I wanted to speed up the clear. BAD mistake was putting a quartz lamp on it. Moisture came out of the stock and gave it a severe case of chicken pox....but the clear locked up really fast!
That was no fun to fix, either.

Yep, as you discovered, wood does indeed have air trapped within the fibers and the trick is to spray the finish when the temperature is falling, not rising, otherwise the air will expand out of the wood and leave what looks like solvent pops, small voids in the finish that just will not fill in with additional coats.

The trick I have used is to heat the stock or place it in a warmer area of the shop for several hours then spray the coats as it cools.