primalmu
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I did not but they are actually etchings. I can make them out as it is but I'm going to get some of those paint sticks people use to fill in the etchings on AR lowers and fill in the numbers on the turrets.
Actually, cheap paints really are pretty durable and not at all sticky (unless youre using them wrong). They are usually removable too, which has its pluses.I'd personally have used a more permanent/durable product for painting and I'd have painted the stock/action/scope separately. The problem with getting thick, cheap paint inside your action is that its going to make it very sticky, unless you plan on stripping/cleaning it out.
I found out early on, that painting the "base" in one of the lighter colors usually works best. Then on progressively with the darker colors. The dark colors arent an issue on the lighter base, its the opposite that is usually the problem.Personnaly, I would have started with a dark color if you are doing a desert camo in a Leaf pattern.
I suppose any of this is personal preference, which is always fine. I used to break everything down and paint things individually, but rarely do now. The job seems to come out much better when you do it all at once. If things like scope, selector markings, etc are important t you, they can easily be masked or repainted in colors you like.I can't comment until I see the completed paint job but I do know I would not have painted the scope and rings in place. I'm just funny that way...
Looks great, and it was a good first try.Finished the paint job today. It may not be the best paint job, and may not be the best desert camo, but I think its pretty darn good for a first try.
I've never thought of that. I've used it for years on model cars and planes, but I've never thought about trying to remove it. What did you use to take it off?AK103K said:Ive used Testor Military Flats model paints, almost exclusively, since the 60's, and always had great results. I have one shotgun that has been painted with them for around 25 years now, and while it shows some wear, its still in great shape. I also completely stripped another shotgun painted at the same time a few years back now, and the paint came off with a little work, and the finish underneath looks brand new.
Hoppes and Gun Scrubber mostly. Steel wool and tooth brushes come in handy as well, depending on the original finish.What did you use to take it off?