Repainted my LMT MWS

[saryan]

Couldnt stand it anymore so I painted it. Duracoat was used. I need one more color that I dont have. More of a Coyote tan.

Base Coat

OLD

Wasnt super happy with it and I got a new airbrush so I couldnt leave well enough alone.

 

[smithc6]

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Very nice looking!

 

[splean]

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Very nice indeed. Good job.

 

[smithc6]

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How did you do the pattern?

 

[saryan]

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Pine Needles.....Pretty simple and easy to touch up if needed. Did this 308 the same way.

 

[edward r homeyer]

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Nice job. I paint my guns also, but just because it's easier than cleaning them. They never looked that good though.

 

[smithc6]

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Man that looks sweet! Have you ever done different color and pattern? That will work well in OK, but in the pacific NW i would stand out like a sore thumb

 

[saryan]

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Yeah I have added greens and such to it. I actually add a color called "Bengal Orange" to it but I am out of it.

JJ
Pine needles or broom bristles work great and take very little time. This from start to end took me 2 hours. BTW Congrats on your win. Id like to get in on one of your matches someday.

 

[smithc6]

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you ever done any in mostly greens?

 

[Bruiser_Joe]

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nice, looks alot like how i've painted guns in the past.

 

[TheTrauma]

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Great job!

 

[problemchild]

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After you paint the durcoat to you have to bake it on?

I am going to paint my duck gun like that. Pine needles is a great idea.

 

[dumapus]

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Nice work.
When you paint, do you break it down in to parts or do you just spray as is? I am really good at taking things apart but not so strong when it comes to getting them back together again.

 

[saryan]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dumapus</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice work.
When you paint, do you break it down in to parts or do you just spray as is? I am really good at taking things apart but not so strong when it comes to getting them back together again.
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No I spray as is. Taking it apart is the professional way....

I havnt done one in mostly greens. I need some greens and and a coyote color.

 

[smithc6]

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If you do one in greens post it I would like to see how it looks

 

[NoBenz]

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With Duracoat, do you need a pneumatic spray bottle or does it come in its own spray cans?

 

[proneshooter]

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Did you add any of the duracoat flattener or did the finish dry matte enough?

 

[saryan]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: proneshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did you add any of the duracoat flattener or did the finish dry matte enough? </div></div>
They have a "tactical" line of paints now. It dries really flat.

Duracoats can be airbrushed on. They come in bottles, you mix a small amount with hardener and then spray it on. I use a $5 airbrush from Steves Wholesale.

 

[Ol'Sarge2K]

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Looks effective. Nice job.

 

[chainring]

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That looks really great. Blends fantastically with your terrain.

 

[charlesh777]

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Good color choices looks really nice!

 

[daxromana]

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One of the better DIY jobs I have seen. There may be hope for me yet. Thanks.

 

[E3C3H3O3]

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Nice job looks great

 

[saryan]

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Updated!

 

[jpach]

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Interesting. Ive been considering painting mine in Coyote or Desert Tan to create a nice contrast with my Magpul FDE furniture. Very cool.

 

[AXEMAN]

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very good pictures and painting as well

 

[showlow50]

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You give us all hope that we can do a paint job on our rifles and it can turn out great. Nice job

 

[Doug308]

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Outstanding !!!

 

[bc5000]

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Good job! I don't know if I'd have the courage to do such a thing.

What did you use to clean, or prep everything prior to painting?

 

[saryan]

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Hot water and soap, then compressed air to dry it. Wipe it down with laquer thinner and then heat it with a heat gun to dry it. I then blow it down again with air hose to get the dust off and maybe hit it with a tack cloth of some sort. Seems like a lot of steps but it goes pretty fast.

 

[NoBenz]

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Aww man!!1 I loved the first job! The pine needle was absolutely gorgeous! I had it as a screen saver.

I guess perfection never lasts lol

 

[bc5000]

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I've been kind of interested in doing either a Copperhead pattern or a Multicam on my Saiga 12 guage for the last couple years.

 

[dlouie87]

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looks good!

 

[popndrop]

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Looks Sharp. It looks like it would work in a lot of terrain as well. Nice Job.