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krazykozmetics · 02-29-2008, 07:55 PM

I just bought the magazine by Barrett firearms called tactical weapons combat rifles. In it is a article called custom camo finishes. It tells step by step how to camo your rifle. Cleaning and everything. But its talks about finishing with Krylon Camo color spray paint. What are your thoughts on this. I have never in my life thought of finishing any of my guns in spray paint. I know Barrett is a well know name, and they show a guy painting one of their .50 cals. Definitely not a cheap rifle. So I'm confused lol. Any thoughts??

nothingness · 02-29-2008, 08:52 PM

I have done custom camo jobs on a couple of my rifles with krylon. These were wooden stock rifles but I did the receiver and barrel also. I just used a fine grit sandpaper to put a small amount of texture to the stock for paint to stick to..used some stencils I made and then used a clear sealer. Had no problems and I personally like the end result! About to do one of my shotguns the same way.

**jnclement** · 02-29-2008, 09:10 PM

Lots of varmint hunters just use krylon. Same thing with the military snipers. Depends on if you look at your weapon like a work of art, or as a tool. All you're doing is breaking up the silhouette, doesn't have to look like clothing.

krazykozmetics · 03-01-2008, 07:48 PM

But how does it hold up?? Any reports??

**jnclement** · 03-01-2008, 08:27 PM

It wears, depending on how much, and how roughly you use it. Probably work for a year or two though. It can be badly worn, and as long as it breaks up the silhouette, it still works. Then you go buy a couple of new cans of Krylon for $1.29.

Myk9noseknows · 03-01-2008, 08:50 PM

If you clean your weapon with any Gun Scrubber or Break Cleaner product, I would definitely not expect Krylon to last through a cleaning.
Using it on a barrel or anywhere that will get hot would probably not be a good idea. Krylon is not meant to take that kind of heat (why do you think they make special spray paint for your fireplace/bbq)

I pay more and stick with the best, but that's because I want the best result and do camo jobs on the side for extra $$$

On the plus side of Krylon, if you mess up or don't like the way it looks, it would clean off easily.

krazykozmetics · 03-03-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Myk9noseknows

If you clean your weapon with any Gun Scrubber or Break Cleaner product, I would definitely not expect Krylon to last through a cleaning.
Using it on a barrel or anywhere that will get hot would probably not be a good idea. Krylon is not meant to take that kind of heat (why do you think they make special spray paint for your fireplace/bbq)

I pay more and stick with the best, but that's because I want the best result and do camo jobs on the side for extra $$$

On the plus side of Krylon, if you mess up or don't like the way it looks, it would clean off easily.

So how much $$$ on the side?? LoL Any pics of work??

Myk9noseknows · 03-03-2008, 10:28 PM

Just depends on how many colors (or just one) and what pattern you want it in (traditional camo, digital camo, tiger stripe, etc...). You can PM me if you're serious, if not no biggie. I do have pics of my work floating all around the XD Forum.

02-29-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
krazykozmetics XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 359	Finish Question I just bought the magazine by Barrett firearms called tactical weapons combat rifles. In it is a article called custom camo finishes. It tells step by step how to camo your rifle. Cleaning and everything. But its talks about finishing with Krylon Camo color spray paint. What are your thoughts on this. I have never in my life thought of finishing any of my guns in spray paint. I know Barrett is a well know name, and they show a guy painting one of their .50 cals. Definitely not a cheap rifle. So I'm confused lol. Any thoughts?? __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke) S&W M&P 15 Tactical Just got Her!!! Burnt Earth XD 45 Service Black XD 9 Service w/ Trijicon Night Sights TLR 1 Yugo M70 Ak Yugo SkS Remington 870 Marlin .22

02-29-2008, 08:52 PM	#2
nothingness XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Worth, Tx / Depression Ranch Posts: 814	I have done custom camo jobs on a couple of my rifles with krylon. These were wooden stock rifles but I did the receiver and barrel also. I just used a fine grit sandpaper to put a small amount of texture to the stock for paint to stick to..used some stencils I made and then used a clear sealer. Had no problems and I personally like the end result! About to do one of my shotguns the same way. __________________ T n f g H When the Government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the Government, there is tyranny. - Thomas Jefferson

02-29-2008, 09:10 PM	#3
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,479	Lots of varmint hunters just use krylon. Same thing with the military snipers. Depends on if you look at your weapon like a work of art, or as a tool. All you're doing is breaking up the silhouette, doesn't have to look like clothing. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

03-01-2008, 07:48 PM	#4
krazykozmetics XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 359	But how does it hold up?? Any reports?? __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." (Edmund Burke) S&W M&P 15 Tactical Just got Her!!! Burnt Earth XD 45 Service Black XD 9 Service w/ Trijicon Night Sights TLR 1 Yugo M70 Ak Yugo SkS Remington 870 Marlin .22

03-01-2008, 08:27 PM	#5
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,479	It wears, depending on how much, and how roughly you use it. Probably work for a year or two though. It can be badly worn, and as long as it breaks up the silhouette, it still works. Then you go buy a couple of new cans of Krylon for $1.29. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

03-01-2008, 08:50 PM	#6
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,876	If you clean your weapon with any Gun Scrubber or Break Cleaner product, I would definitely not expect Krylon to last through a cleaning. Using it on a barrel or anywhere that will get hot would probably not be a good idea. Krylon is not meant to take that kind of heat (why do you think they make special spray paint for your fireplace/bbq) I pay more and stick with the best, but that's because I want the best result and do camo jobs on the side for extra $$$ On the plus side of Krylon, if you mess up or don't like the way it looks, it would clean off easily. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

03-03-2008, 10:28 PM	#8
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,876	Just depends on how many colors (or just one) and what pattern you want it in (traditional camo, digital camo, tiger stripe, etc...). You can PM me if you're serious, if not no biggie. I do have pics of my work floating all around the XD Forum. __________________ "When people need help, they call the Police. When Police need help, they call K-9"

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