DIY paint on rifle stock

[C_Dick_Run]

Anyone here have any advice on a DIY paint job for a rifle stock? I'm looking at doing an olive green base on my synthetic with the "spider web" type finish. Wondering what you might have used and how it turned out.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Pretty robust discussion at the link below.

https://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?274578-Stock-Painting-Project-Complete&highlight=paint+stock

 

[ZBB]

I’ve done my bow and a couple rifle where I get my base coat on, let that dry. Then wrap a mesh laundry/gym bag around it and spray the second coats on. It’s worked out real nice.

 

[Speeddmn]

Ive done a few using random stuff from grass/leaves etc. I do recommend only used drab colors and primers. A flat clear coat can help protect it also.

 

[Ted22]

I have used the rustoleum gray/green camo paint. With the matte top coat it takes on a little olive tint. I really like it. I just wiped down the gun with acetone plugged any holes I didn't want paint in and painted the whole thing. Worked out well. Good luck.

 

[mtmuley]

Here's one just like the OP described. Krylon Fusion and Krylon webbing paint. mtmuley

 

[Eric.MN]

^^^ I like the look!

 

[338 win mag]

DIY multicam hydrodipsorry for the upside down pic

 

[LuketheDog]

mtmuley, that's nice. How hard is it to make that webbing paint look good?

 

[cahunter805]

Krylon webbing works very well. Apply a coat or 2 of clear after everything dries and your good to go.

 

[mtmuley]

mtmuley, that's nice. How hard is it to make that webbing paint look good?

Do a few practice runs on some cardboard to get a feel for it. That way you'll know the distance from the stock, and type of movement you'll need. The cans are small, so I got two to be safe. Hobby stores seem to be the best place to find it. I finished it with a matte clear to keep shine down. Did one in black and silver too. mtmuley

 

[VikingsGuy]

Took my first shot at painting a black stock a few months ago. My son wanted his Savage 16 SS 7mm08 to be brown with black webbing look and a "sandy" feel. It turned out better than I was expecting for a first attempt.

First I degreased/de-oiled the stock with acetone. Then I lightly sanded with 1500 emory paper, followed by a wipe down with acetone & taping up areas that I didn't want painted. When fully dry I applied 3 light coats of Dupli-Color CP199 Clear Adhesion Promoter Primer spray according to instructions; and then applied 3 even coats of Rust-Oleum Dark Brown Textured Spray (30 min between each coat). After 30 min I applied Krylon Black Lava Marbelizing Spray to taste. After 48 hours dry time I lightly rubbed with 0000 steel wool.

Gave it 2 weeks to fully cure, and then applied 2 coats of Brownell AlumaHyde II epoxy-based clear matte sealing coat and finish with light brushing with 0000 steel wool. The AlumaHyde was a little shinier than I was expecting for a matte paint, but still looks good and seems quite tough - time will tell.

 

[VikingsGuy]

mtmuley, that's nice. How hard is it to make that webbing paint look good?

Way easier than I was expecting. I have zero artistic ability and haven't done much spray painting and after a quick/partial practice spray on an old crappy stock I had laying around it went on just as I was hoping. If I can do it, anyone can (pun not intended).

 

[Mthuntinfool]

They are fairly easy to do, but make sure you practice with the webbing paint first, it can be tricky to get the desired results. I used krylon khaki and finished it with webbing paint and about 5 coats of matte clear coat.

 

[EastCoastnAZ]

Looks good. I have a M70 featherweight I want to do the stock on.

 

[golfer]

How do you guys prep the inside of the stock? Like where the action and battle set/rest? Do you paint it or mask it completely off?

 

[golfer]

How do you guys prep the inside of the stock? Like where the action and battle set/rest? Do you paint it or mask it completely off?

 

[N2TRKYS]

I buy my Bell and Carlson stocks already that way. If I did it, you would have thought a 4 y/o did it. Lol

Great work guys.

 

[VikingsGuy]

How do you guys prep the inside of the stock? Like where the action and battle set/rest? Do you paint it or mask it completely off?

I masked with painter's tape.

 

[Mthuntinfool]

I just lightly painted the inside, didn't seem to cause any problems.