Bizurkur Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I figured this was a good a place as any to ask this question... I've got a "Dark Earth" SCAR and I want to paint it black, I've already got the Krylon, and a place to paint it... and I know the technique for actually putting the paint on the gun... But is there anything I need to do to the gun itself before I paint it? (Besides isolate the areas I'm not painting) like, do i need a quick wipe of paint thinner or anything? Link to post Share on other sites
Surreel Big Fish Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I've already posted a photo in the Armalite thread but here's my rifle from a different angle. Link to post Share on other sites
FallenGuard Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 (edited) I figured this was a good a place as any to ask this question... I've got a "Dark Earth" SCAR and I want to paint it black, I've already got the Krylon, and a place to paint it... and I know the technique for actually putting the paint on the gun... But is there anything I need to do to the gun itself before I paint it? (Besides isolate the areas I'm not painting) like, do i need a quick wipe of paint thinner or anything? Yeah,a quick wipe with Thinner or an Equivalent (I use a bit of White Spirit) and then a short Dry Wiping would be good, to get rid of Fat/Oil Stains. Edited October 21, 2007 by FallenGuard Link to post Share on other sites
kwiky Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 heres my m16 in its latest pattern, any comments welcome regards......kwiky Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I figured this was a good a place as any to ask this question... I've got a "Dark Earth" SCAR and I want to paint it black, I've already got the Krylon, and a place to paint it... and I know the technique for actually putting the paint on the gun... But is there anything I need to do to the gun itself before I paint it? (Besides isolate the areas I'm not painting) like, do i need a quick wipe of paint thinner or anything? As yu are painting this Black rather than camo you would get better long term results using a permanant paint rather than Krylon, which will wear of in no time. Link to post Share on other sites
Surreel Big Fish Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Kwiky, that camo pattern blends really well. It is amazing! What colours did you use? Link to post Share on other sites
RT-XSTEAM Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 I finally got the corage to paint my G3. My first painted weapon Link to post Share on other sites
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BigAl Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 RT-XSTEAM that looks cool, got a picture from the side? Link to post Share on other sites
RT-XSTEAM Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Side picture Link to post Share on other sites
Auroris Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 kwiky, that gun is so well done! Great job. Lot's of lovely paintjobs here! Link to post Share on other sites
The Crunchy Bunny Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Maveric, that is one damn nice SPR you got there. Link to post Share on other sites
Bizurkur Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thanks FallenGuard As yu are painting this Black rather than camo you would get better long term results using a permanant paint rather than Krylon, which will wear of in no time. Got any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
Architect Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 (edited) maveric that is teh sex kwiky, nice paintjob, seems to blend in well Edited October 22, 2007 by Architect Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Side picture Lovely, but get that flashider painted unless it's their for legal reasons. Link to post Share on other sites
[T.A.G]-M.S.FOLSBERG Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 It is for legal reasons.. seriousley buy another flashhider and paint it to match for use for pictures... The paintjob is really cool. Link to post Share on other sites
w733commando Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 http://maveric.geezas.com/gallery/d/9295-2/DSC_4685a.jpg Wow, that scope is nearly as long as the barrel. Link to post Share on other sites
RT-XSTEAM Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thanks for your words. Yes, in Portugal is required by law to paint the flashider. We are a bit strict because they tried to ban Airsoft, so we try not to give any excuse. Besides there are ways to hide it in a game.......... Link to post Share on other sites
Site Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 my camo job on my ICS m4a1.....the laquer looks really glossy in that pic though.... Link to post Share on other sites
Bizurkur Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 a bit dark, but looks great. Link to post Share on other sites
Site Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 yer i repainted it like 4 times but when i put to much of the lighter greens into it it was to light....it kinda matches my dpm though....but i the laquer i used is still kinda glossy...i dont have a clue how i can make it non-gloss....i used satin as well :S Link to post Share on other sites
ChasKi Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Nice job Kwiky, did you use Krylon? Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygunn Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Site, As it stands now you should either repaint with Matt paints or use Matt varnish. Better to repaint it as you'll need to thin any varnish to spray it or you'll leave ugly paintbrush strokes etc if you brush it on. You could try thinning the varnish to prevent brush stroke but you might lose some of the Matt effect. Edited October 24, 2007 by Tommygunn Link to post Share on other sites
Site Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 do you think just coating with a matt varnish would work though? I think i will need to repaint over the lacquer then re-lacquer it over that.... Link to post Share on other sites
Tommygunn Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 (edited) Matt varnish will work, precisely why it is Matt varnish. Personally I wouldn't bother lacquering/varnishing it. If it is your battle rifle then it is a waste of time as it will wear away in all the same places as the paint will - bit longer mind. Do like the real soldiers do and just whack the paint on and leave it at that. Edited October 24, 2007 by Tommygunn Link to post Share on other sites
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