Painting an AR

• Dec 22, 2020

• #1

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JChad12

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Upper Marlboro

For reasons that would take too long to explain, I want to commission an artist i know to paint my AR. Is there anything external on an AR that should NOT be painted?

Also...of anyone has ever done this id be interested in hearing how it went.

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #2

Biggfoot44

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I'm impressed ! Most people who paint their EBR do rattle can camo .

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #3

steves1911

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If you paint the buffer tube expect it to wear off if you adjust the stock often.

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #4

cotman68

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Stewartstown, Pa

I put a little bit of painter tape in the end of the muzzle and a little around trigger at bottom of receiver. Sounds like a cool idea , post pics when you’re done


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• Dec 22, 2020

• #5

SkiPatrolDude

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Hanover Armory does custom cerakote.

If you want a durable finish that won't wear like a 60 year old amusement park ride, then I would suggest getting a good cerakote job.

Any kind of paint out of a can or applied with a brush will flake off quickly.

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #6

cantstop

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Sumptin like dis?

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #7

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JChad12

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cantstop said:

Sumptin like dis?

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Somebody stole my idea!

 

• Dec 22, 2020

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JChad12

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Upper Marlboro

Ok so might aswell add more detail. I want to have the damascus camo from call of duty on my AR. Dony ask. But hanove armory csnt do that. Their reply:

"We sure do cerakote, however to do a camo like that you wouldn't use cerakote. More then likely you would have to find a place that does hydro dipping and unfortunately we do not do that. Your best bet is to find a company online that specializes in crazy camo and patterns and shipping it out to them. I would look up a company who uses gun candy, they make the very bright color coatings like the ones pictured."

Really don't wanna send it off

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #9

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magwell

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Check out TREX Arms YT on how to paint rifles.
https://youtu.be/lx3gErqw0GI

 

• Dec 22, 2020

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deerassassin22

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If you want cerakote or hydrop dip talk to Tuckahoe Gun Works he did my AR-10 kryptex dip and cerakote it looks amazing its on his website and he is just over the bay bridge.

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #11

SkiPatrolDude

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Sounds like you have your answer then. Hydro dipping is the way.

No hand painted finish is going to be worth a damn.

But for larping in your moms basement, either should work.

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #12

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What does she look like,, and how long you been after her (the artist) ??

JChad12 said:

For reasons that would take too long to explain, I want to commission an artist i know to paint my AR. Is there anything external on an AR that should NOT be painted?

Also...of anyone has ever done this id be interested in hearing how it went.

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• Dec 22, 2020

• #13

Biggfoot44

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Worth a damn is relative .

A hand painted AR ( over top of existing finish ) will go bang , and stand up to the elements just as well as an unpainted AR .

It just will quickly show substantial paint wear . Doesn't bother the rattle can guys , because it can be touched up with $5.99 cans of spray paint as needed . If your artist is willing to provide monthly touch up services , knock your socks .

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #14

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JChad12

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Upper Marlboro

deerassassin22 said:

If you want cerakote or hydrop dip talk to Tuckahoe Gun Works he did my AR-10 kryptex dip and cerakote it looks amazing its on his website and he is just over the bay bridge.

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Hit him up. Says he can do it. Standing by for details

 

• Dec 22, 2020

• #15

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JChad12

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SkiPatrolDude said:

Sounds like you have your answer then. Hydro dipping is the way.

No hand painted finish is going to be worth a damn.

But for larping in your moms basement, either should work.

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Had to look up LARP lol.

 

• Dec 22, 2020

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JChad12

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Slackdaddy said:

What does she look like,, and how long you been after her (the artist) ??

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She is actually a hottie with a body. But I have a gf. Strictly business

 

• Dec 23, 2020

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deerassassin22

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JChad12 said:

Hit him up. Says he can do it. Standing by for details

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He is a great guy to deal with I have not been to his place since he built his new shop. He has great lead times as well so you won't have to wait a few decades to get it back.

 

• Dec 23, 2020

• #18

outrider58

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I paint all but but the barrels usually. I disassemble first.

 

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• Dec 23, 2020

• #19

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JChad12

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outrider58 said:

I paint all but but the barrels usually. I disassemble first.

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Nicely done!

 

• Dec 24, 2020

• #20

boothdoc

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outrider58 said:

I paint all but but the barrels usually. I disassemble first.

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Is that rattle can?