1st Paint Job

BattleAxe

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  • Mar 3, 2010
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    I couldn't resist any longer and I too question the sanity of experimenting on this rig, but I must say...I'm in the wrong line of work
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    Still got a few details to finish up but I'm pretty much there.

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    For painting over a very nice and expensive rifle I'd say you did very well. I could never do something like that myself over such an expensive gun. Yeah call me a pussy I know.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JxMAN25</div><div class="ubbcode-body">dude it looks awsome. What rifle is it? </div></div>

    X2, what a great looking rifle!
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 3PER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like it, now for the barrel... </div></div>
    I'm leaving the barrel alone for now. Hard to see in the pics but it actually has a green tint from the factory. Maybe before I re-barrel it I'll play with the idea.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Guy Coker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have painted rifles with Krylon, but have never baked them, did it make a difference?

    Nice job by the way. What part of NE Florida do you live in, im in the panhandle. </div></div>
    Baking just cures it faster and makes it less prone to scratching initially when the paint is still soft. Not sure if it does anything long-term. I'm in Jax.
     
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    This thing was bad ass before, now it just looks AMAZING. I can't wait to see it in person with this paint on the 30th. This will be the only time in our life time that I will admit you have more balls than I.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DUB19K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This thing was bad ass before, now it just looks AMAZING. I can't wait to see it in person with this paint on the 30th. This will be the only time in our life time that I will admit you have more balls than I. </div></div>
    Surely you don't think this will be your only reminder?
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    I requested info for the 30th match but haven't heard back. After poking around a bit there may be caliber restrictions so I'm not sure I can use this. I may have to use the SASS or one of your bolt guns.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rick S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Everybody seems to like the job you did, and I agree, it does look good in the pictures, BUT, why would you use rattle can technology on $7-8k worth of rifle and scope? Would you do the same on an expensive car, truck or motorcycle?

    Regards,

    Rick </div></div>

    Quite simple...I wanted to make sure that I'd retain the ability to <span style="font-style: italic">easily </span>return it to original condition if I didn't like it. That wouldn't have been an option with Cerakote or other finishes. It's not a safe queen and as such will need to be re-barreled in another year. When I tear it down for that I'll likely explore something more permanent. The pics really don't do it justice...it came out extroardinarily well for a piss can job. You'd be hard pressed to tell it wasn't done with a gun.

    Hmmm...camoflaged truck? Now you got me thinking
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    I have to hand it to you, you had a well thought out plan, and your paint job turned out great!!

    Regards,

    Rick

    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BattleAxe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rick S.</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Everybody seems to like the job you did, and I agree, it does look good in the pictures, BUT, why would you use rattle can technology on $7-8k worth of rifle and scope? Would you do the same on an expensive car, truck or motorcycle?

    Regards,

    Rick </div></div>

    Quite simple...I wanted to make sure that I'd retain the ability to <span style="font-style: italic">easily </span>return it to original condition if I didn't like it. That wouldn't have been an option with Cerakote or other finishes. It's not a safe queen and as such will need to be re-barreled in another year. When I tear it down for that I'll likely explore something more permanent. The pics really don't do it justice...it came out extroardinarily well for a piss can job. You'd be hard pressed to tell it wasn't done with a gun.

    Hmmm...camoflaged truck? Now you got me thinking
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    maybe you are in the right line of work... to be able to "experiment" on a piece of equipment like that, you must be making it A ok at you day job!

    looks great BTW.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: beretta_man11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">maybe you are in the right line of work... to be able to "experiment" on a piece of equipment like that, you must be making it A ok at you day job!

    looks great BTW. </div></div>

    Well I'm far from rich but I'm not starving. It's just while all the sheeple are investing in 401K's and IRA's I prefer to invest in precious metal
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BattleAxe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DUB19K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This thing was bad ass before, now it just looks AMAZING. I can't wait to see it in person with this paint on the 30th. This will be the only time in our life time that I will admit you have more balls than I. </div></div>
    Surely you don't think this will be your only reminder?
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    I requested info for the 30th match but haven't heard back. After poking around a bit there may be caliber restrictions so I'm not sure I can use this. I may have to use the SASS or one of your bolt guns. </div></div>

    When I talked to the dude he said 338 was the max.. Hopefully there isn't a issue if there is... fuck it.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DUB19K</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I talked to the dude he said 338 was the max.. Hopefully there isn't a issue if there is... fuck it. </div></div>

    Excellent!
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Chiller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">would like to hear how well it holds up. </div></div>
    I'm sure it will scratch...krylon stays soft for awhile. Scratches give it character though.