Home Customization

[bgray]

I'd like to see what people are doing as far as customizing their weapons. I've been tinkering around with a couple of my guns and decided to add some color. I used Testors flat enamel model paint. Took a little time, but I dig it.

 

[GunSlinger]

Very nice work. I like your enhancements!

 

[rugertoter]

Wow! Looks really good. How do you think it will stand the test of time and cleaning solvents? Just curious.

 

[bgray]

Thanks for the complements. As far as durability... I'm not sure. I just did it last week. Although, I'm not too concerned since the amount of paint I used didn't even make a dent in the bottles (the smallest ones I could find) that I purchased. Each color cost like a buck fifty.

 

[superman63086]

This is a fairly common practice, I would like to see someone who does it to scrollwork on a gun. It would immitate a black and white vs. color tatoo I would imagine..... Or maybe Ill try it myself someday. Any other enhancements other than color?

 

[Dyerbill]

Excellant job............I bet they even shoot better

 

[DFM914]

Nice job, did you use a fine brush to apply the paint?

 

[TLHelmer]

Very nice! Great job!

 

[bgray]

I've seen a ton of this type of thing, but I thought they looked cool. I painted in the color with a model brush, let it dry for about 5 min, then scraped the excess off with a business card. I let it dry again for 10 min or so then used a gun patch with a touch of paint thinner (dabbed most of it off on paper) and lightly rubbed off the remaining excess. I would love to have a scroll job on it, but that isn't in my price range or skill set. If someone has done something like scrolling, I'd like to see it.

 

[lrahm]

Thanks, that gave me a couple of ideas. I have a S&W 639, gold might look good on the stainless.

 

[bgray]

I forgot to add that I used brake cleaner applied with a q-tip prior to painting.