I Suck at Stenciling

[MacGuns]

This weekend I decided to dedicate some pmags to my 300 blackout gun. I first tried to use some card stock and that didn’t go very well because of the underspray since it is not a flat surface. I then created a stencil using painters tape. The painters tape works better since it can lay along the contours of pmag ridges.

I was too heavy handed with the paint on the first couple of mags.

A lighter touch on the paint seems to work best.

The results are fine for what I want, but I eventually want to give something like this a try on one of my rifles.



Just like everything else in life, you need to practice to get good results. So my plan is to try something on nerf/toy guns. Is it possible to achieve the clean lines of something like the tiger strip or flecktarn using cans of Krylon, or do you need to invest in an air sprayer and duracoat so you can easily control the amount of paint applied to give you those clean edges?

 

[Mdeng]

I have a few sand colored mags that I plan to RIT dye Red. I will be using stick on numbers to keep 300 marked in tan.

Hopefully it works.

 

[mikebalt]

cut your stencils onto sticky contact paper or shelf liner. apply to the mag and paint. works extremely well..

 

[madchestermonkey]

Use a roller, much better control.

 

[outrider58]

Nah-nah-nah...Duracoat

http://www.duracoat-finishes.com/

 

[Billman]

I use a silver Sharpie on Pmags, but I don't much care about the aesthetics.

 

[HappyCamper]

Quality Paint pens from Michaels or similar stores hold up pretty well to rugged use and come in all sorts of colors for quick ID.

 

[ascorb]

This weekend I decided to dedicate some pmags to my 300 blackout gun. I first tried to use some card stock and that didn’t go very well because of the underspray since it is not a flat surface. I then created a stencil using painters tape. The painters tape works better since it can lay along the contours of pmag ridges.

I was too heavy handed with the paint on the first couple of mags.

A lighter touch on the paint seems to work best.

The results are fine for what I want, but I eventually want to give something like this a try on one of my rifles.



Just like everything else in life, you need to practice to get good results. So my plan is to try something on nerf/toy guns. Is it possible to achieve the clean lines of something like the tiger strip or flecktarn using cans of Krylon, or do you need to invest in an air sprayer and duracoat so you can easily control the amount of paint applied to give you those clean edges?

LOL, poor guy

 

[Straightbolt]

Paint Pen marker : http://www.markingpendepot.com/paint-marker-industrial-use.aspx

Then a letter and number stencil sets: https://www.amazon.com/Letter-Number-Stencil-Sets-Assorted/dp/B00CDB9FSW

 

[Fox123]

Well you said it.....


Looks like you went buck wild with the spray can. A few pointers, for crisp lines/edges, you need a good sticky stencil. Someone mentioned contact paper for kitchen cabinets, it works well. Spray can technique, multiple passes of light dustings

 

[MacGuns]

Thanks for the input. I like the contact paper idea for the stencil.

 

[Fox123]

You want to cut your outlines but leave it attached to the backer, apply it all then use exacto/razor and peel off what you cut out, leaving the stencil on.