I did a search but I couldn't find anything about it. I was wondering how I could cerakote my McMillan A5 in a camo pattern without leaving lines around the edges of the stencils? May be a stupid question, but I figured I would ask. Thanks in advance.
Gunsmithing cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
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Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
Almost imposable to do without leaving the paint line. You can minimize it by lightly sanding when done then clear coat the entire thing, however if you are going to use stencils get use to the lines.
Almost imposable to do without leaving the paint line. You can minimize it by lightly sanding when done then clear coat the entire thing, however if you are going to use stencils get use to the lines.
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
Ok if you're talking about a sharp clean line around the pattern then......
Raise the stencil off the the stock slightly, that will give it a soft edge. Just practice on something else first. Or if you're using stick on stencils you could go around the edges with an airbrush after peeling off the stencil, to give it a soft edge.
If you're talking about a raised paint edge when the masking is removed then you're putting it on too thick. Use a few light coats to get coverage instead of trying to do it in one coat.
Ok if you're talking about a sharp clean line around the pattern then......
Raise the stencil off the the stock slightly, that will give it a soft edge. Just practice on something else first. Or if you're using stick on stencils you could go around the edges with an airbrush after peeling off the stencil, to give it a soft edge.
If you're talking about a raised paint edge when the masking is removed then you're putting it on too thick. Use a few light coats to get coverage instead of trying to do it in one coat.
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
Light coats v/s a heavy coat inside the stencil will minimize the visible "edge" created.
I usually follow up with a top coat of clear to produce an even sheen.
Light coats v/s a heavy coat inside the stencil will minimize the visible "edge" created.
I usually follow up with a top coat of clear to produce an even sheen.
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: locked&loaded</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Light coats v/s a heavy coat inside the stencil will minimize the visible "edge" created.
I usually follow up with a top coat of clear to produce an even sheen. </div></div>
Definitely the best way. Going too heavy on the edges will leave a "3D" effect with your camo pattern. The clear coat will minimize this and will leave an even sheen across your stock. But unfortunately, the 3D effect is hard to bypass, but it doesn't look bad.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: locked&loaded</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Light coats v/s a heavy coat inside the stencil will minimize the visible "edge" created.
I usually follow up with a top coat of clear to produce an even sheen. </div></div>
Definitely the best way. Going too heavy on the edges will leave a "3D" effect with your camo pattern. The clear coat will minimize this and will leave an even sheen across your stock. But unfortunately, the 3D effect is hard to bypass, but it doesn't look bad.
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
Get a good airbrush, dont fill the stencils. You can also take the stencils off (depending on pattern) and adjust your airbrush to a fine line and run the edges of the stencil to soften it up. Not an expert but thats how I have done it.
Get a good airbrush, dont fill the stencils. You can also take the stencils off (depending on pattern) and adjust your airbrush to a fine line and run the edges of the stencil to soften it up. Not an expert but thats how I have done it.
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
When I did my stock, I just used clear coat over the top and then sanded to even everything out.. Looked great and you couldnt really feel the lines...
When I did my stock, I just used clear coat over the top and then sanded to even everything out.. Looked great and you couldnt really feel the lines...
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: locked&loaded</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Light coats v/s a heavy coat inside the stencil will minimize the visible "edge" created.
I usually follow up with a top coat of clear to produce an even sheen. </div></div>
Ok, I'll just be careful not to put down too much paint and sand the clear a little if I have to. Thanks everyone for the advice.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: locked&loaded</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Light coats v/s a heavy coat inside the stencil will minimize the visible "edge" created.
I usually follow up with a top coat of clear to produce an even sheen. </div></div>
Ok, I'll just be careful not to put down too much paint and sand the clear a little if I have to. Thanks everyone for the advice.
Re: cerakoting camo patterns without stencil lines
If you mean lines on the edges of stencils in terms of physical ridges then sand a little before applying the next coat and be careful not to get a build up.
If you are referring to hard visual lines then go over it with an airbrush. If you want really soft lines don't use a sticker stencil at all, just use a hand held cut out stencil and hold it where you want. It all depends on what you are wanting as a final look.
If you mean lines on the edges of stencils in terms of physical ridges then sand a little before applying the next coat and be careful not to get a build up.
If you are referring to hard visual lines then go over it with an airbrush. If you want really soft lines don't use a sticker stencil at all, just use a hand held cut out stencil and hold it where you want. It all depends on what you are wanting as a final look.
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