scallop
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As I posted in another thread I have recently aquired a Tikka T3 and the solid black plastic stock just does not do it for me. I have used this teqnique before and rather like the results. Here is a brief tutorial for anyone that is interested in doing the same. This will work with any plastic or fibreglass stock or accessory, rifle, shotgun or handgun.
Firstly remove the action, butt plate and any other parts you do not want painted. Clean the stock off with some denatured alcohol to get rid of any dirt, grease, oil or any other foreign matter.
Lightly sand any smooth areas to help with paint adheasion and clean again with a soft cloth and more alcohol. Use a tacky rag (found at any paint shop or hardware store) to get rid of any other dust and debris and alcohol clean again.
Tape off carefully any places you do not want the paint to stick (I use frog tape) as well as cover any openings in the stock.
Find an attachment point and hang the stock in an area you can paint in. I prefer indoors but outdoors would work if it is warm, dry and not windy.
Coat per manufacture instructions with a plastic primer either colored or clear does not really matter and let dry. I use two light coats.
Coat with your choice of paint. I use stone textured Rustoleum, they have a few color choices and some other manufactures make similar products, just pick what you like and go with it. I like the stone texture as it adds some "roughness" to the stock and makes them not so slippery in hand. Follow manufacture instructions for coating. I usually go with 3 coats. I allow it to dry for about 18-24 hours.
Coat with a clear spray sealer per manufacture instructions. You can get gloss, matte or satin. I prefer the satin as I don't like a really shiny finish. Once again go with whatever you like. I usually put 3-4 coats of the sealer. This keeps it weather safe and a little smoother to handle. I let this dry for another 18-24 hours.
Remove any tape applied and reassemble your rifle. Pretty simple and easy and makes a world of difference in the rifle's appearance.
Here are a few pix of mine in progress, will update when completely finished. If anyone has any questions or comments about what would work better or easier let me know!
sanded, hung and primer coated
coated with "stone" and waiting to dry
Product I used for coating
Firstly remove the action, butt plate and any other parts you do not want painted. Clean the stock off with some denatured alcohol to get rid of any dirt, grease, oil or any other foreign matter.
Lightly sand any smooth areas to help with paint adheasion and clean again with a soft cloth and more alcohol. Use a tacky rag (found at any paint shop or hardware store) to get rid of any other dust and debris and alcohol clean again.
Tape off carefully any places you do not want the paint to stick (I use frog tape) as well as cover any openings in the stock.
Find an attachment point and hang the stock in an area you can paint in. I prefer indoors but outdoors would work if it is warm, dry and not windy.
Coat per manufacture instructions with a plastic primer either colored or clear does not really matter and let dry. I use two light coats.
Coat with your choice of paint. I use stone textured Rustoleum, they have a few color choices and some other manufactures make similar products, just pick what you like and go with it. I like the stone texture as it adds some "roughness" to the stock and makes them not so slippery in hand. Follow manufacture instructions for coating. I usually go with 3 coats. I allow it to dry for about 18-24 hours.
Coat with a clear spray sealer per manufacture instructions. You can get gloss, matte or satin. I prefer the satin as I don't like a really shiny finish. Once again go with whatever you like. I usually put 3-4 coats of the sealer. This keeps it weather safe and a little smoother to handle. I let this dry for another 18-24 hours.
Remove any tape applied and reassemble your rifle. Pretty simple and easy and makes a world of difference in the rifle's appearance.
Here are a few pix of mine in progress, will update when completely finished. If anyone has any questions or comments about what would work better or easier let me know!
sanded, hung and primer coated
coated with "stone" and waiting to dry
Product I used for coating
