DIY gun stock finish

[Hunt eat repeat]

Had this rifle built years ago. It was supposed to be “desert camo” it turned out a fleshy pink color. Hated it for ten years. So finally decided to paint it myself. I didn’t want to spring for the Cerekote until I did a practice run. Went with the rattle can option. We will see if it holds up worth a crap. Should be easy enough to sand and repaint if need be. Has anybody else done a DIY finish on their stock ?

 

[Buffinnut]

I’m gonna do this soon. Be cool to see what everyone’s done.

 

[LASTINLINE]

i got my ideas on youtubes... spray paints today are tough enough and easy to touch up for stock work.although not true camo i like truck bedliner in a can as a base. then pick a solid color sprayed over what you like... then finish off with krylon black marbelize spray paint for the break up. give it a 3 layers of matte clear and its pretty darn durable. if you were doing the whole gun or metal parts then id get the Cerekote. look up pine needle camo and hydro water dipped spray jobs too.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb_yh5c1kck

 

[CApighunter]

Lots of diy paint jobs in this thread

Painting a stock

I want to try changing the look of my factory t3x stock but I’m not creative whatsoever and need to visualize things. I want to paint my stock similar to this B&C. I’ve seen a few posts about doing a kuiu type pattern in different colors but how would I make a spiderweb pattern like this...

www.rokslide.com

 

[Dioni A]

If you want to really class it up go to a crafts store and get webbing spray. It will look like a factory finish and add a nice durable texture.

 

[Antares]

Had this rifle built years ago. It was supposed to be “desert camo” it turned out a fleshy pink color. Hated it for ten years. So finally decided to paint it myself. I didn’t want to spring for the Cerekote until I did a practice run. Went with the rattle can option. We will see if it holds up worth a crap. Should be easy enough to sand and repaint if need be. Has anybody else done a DIY finish on their stock ?

Looks awesome! Good work! I really want to do some sponge painting, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I like the Manners style big splotches.

 

[freddoswim]

How does the spray paint hold up over time?

 

[Hunt eat repeat]

How does the spray paint hold up over time?

Haven’t really been in the field with it much yet. I will give an update after this season. It seems to be a reasonably tough finish.

 

[Claybeene3]

Did you just use regular spray paint, or something like duracoat?

 

[ATL]

I have used truck bed liner paint to create a durable camo finish on two of my stocks over the years. This one I completed three years ago, still looks great.

 

[Hunt eat repeat]

Did you just use regular spray paint, or something like duracoat?

Yeah just a good quality spray paint. I’m not really hard on my gear so I think it will be durable enough. And if it isn’t then it’s easy to sand off and try something else.

 

[Hunt eat repeat]

I have used truck bed liner paint to create a durable camo finish on two of my stocks over the years. This one I completed three years ago, still looks great.

Very cool. Do you remember what product it was ?

 

[Claybeene3]

Yeah just a good quality spray paint. I’m not really hard on my gear so I think it will be durable enough. And if it isn’t then it’s easy to sand off and try something else.

That’s a good point. I’m planning on redoing my Turkey gun, and it gets some wear and tear, so I’m trying to find something more durable.

 

[ATL]

Very cool. Do you remember what product it was ?

Dupli-Color Bed Armor in black, dark olive, and sandstorm. I believe purchased from Advanced Auto Parts.

 

[Hunt eat repeat]

Dupli-Color Bed Armor in black, dark olive, and sandstorm. I believe purchased from Advanced Auto Parts.

Oh nice. That’s a good idea. I wanted to use cerekote but it’s sure expensive. Might have to give that a try.

 

[.223Coyote]

If you want to really class it up go to a crafts store and get webbing spray. It will look like a factory finish and add a nice durable texture. View attachment 270160

I've used the webbing paint in the past too and it worked very well. Definitely practice first though so you can get the angle right and get the pattern you want.

 

[long hunter]

Done a stock on a older .257 Roberts used the textured krylon stone, holding up well I would post a pic but being a computer neanderthal its a no go. The rifle originally had a fiber stock on it the was horible as too looks, took me a while too get my nerve up to do it but am glad now I did.

 

[Icky26]

Just did my tikka T3X stock. Started with a Krylon Fusion textured gray. Then cut up some craft sponges and applied the krylon camoflouage khaki and woodland green. Last thing before the flat clear coat was the black webbing paint to add some extra texture on top of the textured base. It was a fun project and i think it turned out good

 

[Icky26]

 

[wrgale]

If you want to really class it up go to a crafts store and get webbing spray. It will look like a factory finish and add a nice durable texture. View attachment 270160

Looks great