Stock color/finish for a stainless action and barrel - ideas?

[Justabirdwatcher]

Ok, I reread your post after I posted. Did you use krylon or rustoleum? Maybe I’ll get lucky.

I think some of these textured paints just put on such a thick layer so quickly that it's hard for the paint to dry properly. I've not used the "stone" paints but I've used the Rustoleum Textured paints on many stocks and so long as I am careful to not put on too much too fast (did that once and paid for it), they work great. I've never topcoated with a clear finish and yes, I've had some of the paint get knocked off against rocks or concrete benches, but for the most part those finishes have held up really well.

Last night I sponge painted my Stocky's CF stock for my Superlite, all with the Rustoleum Textured paints that I had on hand. It's been drying about 10 feet from the wood stove all night and I'll let it dry all day today, then see if I want to top coat it or not. If I do, it won't be a very thick layer because I don't want to lose any of the grip the textured paint provides. Sponge painting has become my preferred method now because it looks pretty good, makes great camo and is very easy to touch up if you do knock off or scratch off some paint. Dries pretty quickly too.

 

[noharleyyet]

Rattle canned some magpul grip pieces a few years ago...now call it peeling FDE camo.

 

[stevejfarms]

I think mine will be okay. Several very thin coats, then let it cure for about a week before clear. Sanding the barrel channel for the bedding yesterday it seemed pretty tough.

 

[TheJason]

I think mine will be okay. Several very thin coats, then let it cure for about a week before clear. Sanding the barrel channel for the bedding yesterday it seemed pretty tough.

The paint sure looks good. You’ll know pretty quick if it’s going to hold up.

All this talk about paint has triggered my ADD. The Kimber might get a facelift this year.