I have a Boyds Tacticool stock on now that came with a (sweet) black textured finish. I have wood stocks, but this is my first painted one. How do I care for it? Do I just let it be? Since the paint is basically a type of plastic, do I use armorall on it or something like that? Thanks for any input.
Caring for Painted Stock
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Re: Caring for Painted Stock
i like to shoot a coat or two of flat or satin clear on my painted stocks. Easier to care in my opinion.
i like to shoot a coat or two of flat or satin clear on my painted stocks. Easier to care in my opinion.
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Screw it... sweat on it till you can't stand it then paint it again!
Screw it... sweat on it till you can't stand it then paint it again!
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LOL! Here too. Actually the stock paint from Boyd's is pretty tough. You can hit it with some ultra flat clear Krylon, but that will still eventually wear.
LOL! Here too. Actually the stock paint from Boyd's is pretty tough. You can hit it with some ultra flat clear Krylon, but that will still eventually wear.
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Run it as is. Krylon flat black as needed. wipe down with alcohol before paint to remove oils.
Run it as is. Krylon flat black as needed. wipe down with alcohol before paint to remove oils.
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I got one in green that turned out to be that putrid mint green and not OD.Hit it with Krylon Ultra Flat Black and it has held up better than I would have believed.I carry it as a Truck/Car gun for small game so it gets banged around a little and it still looks great.I would just shoot it,enjoy it,and spray it with Krylon when it starts showing wear.
I got one in green that turned out to be that putrid mint green and not OD.Hit it with Krylon Ultra Flat Black and it has held up better than I would have believed.I carry it as a Truck/Car gun for small game so it gets banged around a little and it still looks great.I would just shoot it,enjoy it,and spray it with Krylon when it starts showing wear.
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It's paint, not neutronium. Paint wears. When it gets bad enough, strip it and repaint it. Meantime, Clear Satin Varathane covers kinda nicely.
It's paint, not neutronium. Paint wears. When it gets bad enough, strip it and repaint it. Meantime, Clear Satin Varathane covers kinda nicely.
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I know that personally, I am planning on having my stock cerakoted. There's a link on the NIC website that shows the nearest place to your location that does it. And I may be wrong, but I think its only like $50 to do the stock and that stuff will never chip, crack or wear. It's worth it to protect your investment
I know that personally, I am planning on having my stock cerakoted. There's a link on the NIC website that shows the nearest place to your location that does it. And I may be wrong, but I think its only like $50 to do the stock and that stuff will never chip, crack or wear. It's worth it to protect your investment
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J_Roger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know that personally, I am planning on having my stock cerakoted. There's a link on the NIC website that shows the nearest place to your location that does it. And I may be wrong, but I think its only like $50 to do the stock and that stuff will never chip, crack or wear. It's worth it to protect your investment
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Be prepared to be disappointed... cerakote will indeed wear but it is still WELL worth the money.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: J_Roger</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know that personally, I am planning on having my stock cerakoted. There's a link on the NIC website that shows the nearest place to your location that does it. And I may be wrong, but I think its only like $50 to do the stock and that stuff will never chip, crack or wear. It's worth it to protect your investment
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Be prepared to be disappointed... cerakote will indeed wear but it is still WELL worth the money.
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Thanks for the heads up Rico... But that being said, I'm sure it will last longer than rattle can camo paint
Thanks for the heads up Rico... But that being said, I'm sure it will last longer than rattle can camo paint
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Nice. I had my bolt done and it was about that much. I'll definitely check it out. I may end up just doing that after it's worn out enough. I ask because I plan on having this rifle for a very long time.
Nice. I had my bolt done and it was about that much. I'll definitely check it out. I may end up just doing that after it's worn out enough. I ask because I plan on having this rifle for a very long time.
