Spraypainting a backpack

[Dsparil]

i.e. spraypainting it in the same fashion you'd paint a gun.


yeah I know, strange question, will it hurt it? Will the chemicals of the paint cause the fabric to become brittle or come apart?

 

[DeSnifter]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

As long as the bag isn't made with styrofoam components you should be fine

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

Since being in STA, I have been addicted to painting almost every piece of gear that I own, including packs, LBE, etc. I have never had an issue with corrosion due to painting, but I usually dab a bit of paint on a q-tip and test it on an inconspicuous area of my gear to make sure.

Often the label on the spray can will tell you what you can/can't use it on. Check the tags on your gear to make sure it doesn't have any of the materials listed on the "don't paint" section and you're good to go.

 

[hiddenmongoose]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

Iv also painted some of my military gear, id advise doing a small patch first as some pack materials become shiny when painted even with matt paints.better to be safe than sorry.apart from that it does no harm that iv seen

 

[Disturbed]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dsparil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i.e. spraypainting it in the same fashion you'd paint a gun.


yeah I know, strange question, will it hurt it? Will the chemicals of the paint cause the fabric to become brittle or come apart? </div></div>

If you have an eberlestock it should be ok. They have it on their website
http://eberlestock.com/UNICAM.htm
bottom of page

 

[Ghillie Zen]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

Light spray painting is fine on most packs and gear. Most gear is nylon based with a dwr treatment and it takes a heavy mist of spray paint to get it to permanently adhere to the material.

 

[strat81]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/vinylFabricCoating/

http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=370


Craft stores also sell fabric paint. I'm not sure if they're just repackaged Krylon though.

 

[Dsparil]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

unicam operator is what im about to buy. Not going to spraypaint it off the bat. I was just curious. I found a nice deal on one and my OBR could use one.

 

[Emilio]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

I've sprayed lots of gear. It isn't staying on forever and can be taken off with a stiff brush.

 

[USMC mustang]

Re: Spraypainting a backpack

I've sprayed tactical nylon from most of the major manufacturers and I've never seen any damage as a consequence. If you really don't like it it will come off with a scrub brush, hot soapy water, and some scrubbing.