Painted my AR again

[dixierifleman]

Wanted something a little different. Tan base with brown effects. Used a laundry bag for the pattern. Not completely satisfied with it, as I didn't take my time. I'll probably re paint it here shortly.

Before




After

 

[DarkCharisma]

What do you use to paint your AR? I've considered adding a bit of tan to mine...

 

[dixierifleman]

I used Krylon Ultraflat Camouflage spray paint. Holds up real well, especially with a clear coat. My clear coat isn't as shiny as the pics make it seem. Ive seen people do their whole rifles with this paint, and it turns out great.

 

[DarkCharisma]

Cool, thanks! I may have a new weekend project...

 

[Almond27]

I actually like it, too me it isn't as boring as before. Nice work.

 

[AK103K]

Looks good. How about the rest of the gun. That black really stands out.

 

[MT GUNNY]

I went a different Route!

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Yours looks good also!

 

[possum]

looks good that is essentially waht i did to my bushmaster, however i did the whole gun. i first just did the rail, grip, buttstock etc. but since it is mine and not a work gun painting the whole gun is the best way for me.

 

[dixierifleman]

Hey MT GUNNY, that looks good. What kind of paint did you use? And how has it held up?

 

[helz_mcfugly]

looks really cool. snake scaling for the bushmaster. very fitting. I may have a project for my bushy as well.

 

[dixierifleman]

I did a mag today. I have to say, I think it looks a hell of alot better with the mag in.

 

[Grassman]

It's like a designer AR, for all the cool kids.

 

[helz_mcfugly]

that does look really awesome man and does make me want to do it to mine now

 

[proven]

what happened to your charging handle?

 

[busy_squirrel]

I would say this is an improvement.

 

[helz_mcfugly]

proven, your attention to detail is crazy. I didnt notice it was missing. maybe its getting painted?

 

[Deepskyy]

I like it. How did you do your pre paint prep? Brakleen to remove oil and such?

 

[helz_mcfugly]

If it were me I would use gun scrubber to degrease then give it a good scrubbing with some scotchbrite to roughen up the surface so the paint sticks. I know thats what the gunsmith did who painted my walther p22 pink. and you cant scratch that duracoat to save you life. that stuff is on there to stay. that will be what I use if I ever give my AR's a paint job. its not to expensive, it just takes FOREVER to dry. like 72 hours is what I think it recomends before use.

 

[shotgunjoel]

I like it... A LOT.

 

[proven]

i haven't been able to bring myself to paint any of my guns. but i do like what others have done.

proven, your attention to detail is crazy

it can be a real drag sometimes

 

[shotgunjoel]

Oh, by the way, great idea with the laundry bag.

 

[Deepskyy]

Thanks dude... I'll keep that in mind. I'm thinking about painting the R15 soon.
The reason I thought of Brakleen is because its safe to use on almost anything, and dries itself quickly without leaving residue.

 

[hadmanysons]

Is that a rattlesnake-ish pattern or some sort of cheetah thingy? Looks good either way

 

[JonB]

Nice! I really like the pattern you got using the laundry bag. Snake skin look. Would be cool if the whole gun was painted that way.
Good Job

 

[1KPerDay]

I agree it would look better if the receiver matched. Nice job.