CAMOing a BARREL

[diver dan]

I want to camo my gun , its a ruger 10/22.I know some guys used DURACOAT spray or some other product.I really like the texture of this spray paint , its called RUSTOLEUM ROCK.It looks like pebble stones when you spray it on a object.I want to spray a base primer on the rifle and HOGUE overmolded stock , then spray on the rustoleum ROCK.They have TAN and I want to use and a reddish primer STONE also.I like the finish because its just not FLAT and has a texture to break up a plain look.Dont know if its a GOOD idea and dont know about durability , but I have done iffy things before , some came out good and others not so much.But it will blend in with tan grasses and woods.I was just wondering what you guys think about , any ideas would be given some serious thought,THANKS.

 

[rb288]

Not familiar with that specific paint, but any paint will work.
I don't like black rifles, so here are a few of mine with just plain rattle can paint.

 

[johntheplinker]

Go for it! I've painted a couple of mine, some came out better than others but all done for use in the woods. May not really matter to the critters but I highly doubt it hurts.

I've seen that kind of paint and wondered about it so if you do paint yours post up some pics!

 

[diver dan]

When I am done painting it , I will put 2 coats of clear flat on paint job, durability is what I am concerned about.

 

[Mgderf]

Barrel should be fine.
I'm a little dubious about the Hogue overmolded stock.
Not saying it won't work, but I am also not entirely sure how much adhesion the paint will get.
You might think about priming the stock first, to ready it for a better paint job.
Bull's-eye 123, a Zinsser product found at Menards will be just the trick.
It will adhere to most any surface, and once dry, will accept most any paint.

 

[rb288]

I never put any clear coat on mine.
I figure if it gets scratched or messed up in any way I just respray it.

 

[1nderbeard]

For durability have you considered a cerakote job? Obviously much more expensive but I think you'd get much better quality and durability than rattle can.
I don't like the painted texture or quality (seems like it wears of quickly with handling), but that's just my preference.

 

[gregkl]

I just painted my first firearm after thinking about it for several years. I did it on a plinker that I don't plan on selling so not worried about resale value.

It was a fun project though hard to wrap my head around what I was doing with the stencils. It turned out better than I thought, not as good as I wanted.

I'm not clear coating it. I'll just let it wear. Ever look at military issue stuff? Plenty of wear on those.

I used Krylon, 3 colors.

 

[diver dan]

Barrel should be fine.
I'm a little dubious about the Hogue overmolded stock.
Not saying it won't work, but I am also not entirely sure how much adhesion the paint will get.
You might think about priming the stock first, to ready it for a better paint job.
Bull's-eye 123, a Zinsser product found at Menards will be just the trick.
It will adhere to most any surface, and once dry, will accept most any paint.

I was wondering the same thing, seems like stock might be a little flexable , but its a learning experience to me,thanks for comment.I am going to try a spray primer, BUT , I have used those products and will keep them in mind .

 

[diver dan]

I never put any clear coat on mine.
I figure if it gets scratched or messed up in any way I just respray it.

Yea , I am kinda on the fence about the clear coat,just because of what you said.

 

[diver dan]

For durability have you considered a cerakote job? Obviously much more expensive but I think you'd get much better quality and durability than rattle can.
I don't like the painted texture or quality (seems like it wears of quickly with handling), but that's just my preference.

Have you ever seen that ROCK spray stuff ? rain is what I am worried about.

 

[diver dan]

I just painted my first firearm after thinking about it for several years. I did it on a plinker that I don't plan on selling so not worried about resale value.

It was a fun project though hard to wrap my head around what I was doing with the stencils. It turned out better than I thought, not as good as I wanted.

I'm not clear coating it. I'll just let it wear. Ever look at military issue stuff? Plenty of wear on those.

I used Krylon, 3 colors.

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Yours came out real nice , very nice. like the camo.

 

[Hawkeye7br]

My wife did a clay flower pot in stone spray paint, turned out good. It makes a hard coating. I would think it would be subject to cracking and flaking if it got rough handling or made to flex, just guessing. I think it's a perfect 10/22 project and now you owe all of us a full report!

 

[BigRed]

I want to camo my gun , its a ruger 10/22.I know some guys used DURACOAT spray or some other product.I really like the texture of this spray paint , its called RUSTOLEUM ROCK.It looks like pebble stones when you spray it on a object.I want to spray a base primer on the rifle and HOGUE overmolded stock , then spray on the rustoleum ROCK.They have TAN and I want to use and a reddish primer STONE also.I like the finish because its just not FLAT and has a texture to break up a plain look.Dont know if its a GOOD idea and dont know about durability , but I have done iffy things before , some came out good and others not so much.But it will blend in with tan grasses and woods.I was just wondering what you guys think about , any ideas would be given some serious thought,THANKS.

Here is a barrel from an AR15 that I camouflaged:










I think it turned out well.

 

[gregkl]

Here is a barrel from an AR15 that I camouflaged:










I think it turned out well.

Turned out well! I can't even see it!

 

[BigRed]

Turned out well! I can't even see it!

Some of my best work!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

I just painted my first firearm after thinking about it for several years. I did it on a plinker that I don't plan on selling so not worried about resale value.

It was a fun project though hard to wrap my head around what I was doing with the stencils. It turned out better than I thought, not as good as I wanted.

I'm not clear coating it. I'll just let it wear. Ever look at military issue stuff? Plenty of wear on those.

I used Krylon, 3 colors.

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Excellent job.

 

[Small's]

I done some camo testing a few years ago on an old shotgun and a old muzzle loader then i ended up doing an AR. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...hare_fid=2003869&share_type=t&link_source=app

So i sponge painted my AR-15

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[gregkl]

I done some camo testing a few years ago on an old shotgun and a old muzzle loader then i ended up doing an AR. https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...hare_fid=2003869&share_type=t&link_source=app

So i sponge painted my AR-15

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I posted on that thread questioning "spray painting a firearm". And here just 9 years later, I painted one!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Finally took the leap. Painting my first, a Savage 93