DIY Stock Paint Design Opinion

[RedBeard22]

I'm thinking about spray painting the stock on my new Savage 110 Ultralite.
I tested out the sponge method that's popular on here as well as an 80's neon splatter paint inspired design.
Which design do y'all think would look better for a rifle stock?
Thoughts on any other similar designs?

 

[WoodBow]

Of the two, I would choose the splatter. Dipping it is also a diy option. A little more expensive for supplies but can yield more professional results. It can seem a bit intimidating but YouTube can teach you. This is a bow I did in asat years ago.

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[Northpark]

Between your two options I like the sponge but for me I usually just pick two base colors then throw some veg on top and mist it for a pattern. Like this

 

[RedBeard22]

Of the two, I would choose the splatter. Dipping it is also a diy option. A little more expensive for supplies but can yield more professional results. It can seem a bit intimidating but YouTube can teach you. This is a bow I did in asat years ago.

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That looks really good!

 

[RedBeard22]

Between your two options I like the sponge but for me I usually just pick two base colors then throw some veg on top and mist it for a pattern. Like thisView attachment 399736

That looks really effective. How's it hold up over time?

 

[2buffalo]

Splatter 1

 

[RedBeard22]

Splatter 1

That's what I'm leaning towards, but I'm not sure how effective of a camo it would be in terms of breaking up the outlines of the gun.

 

[Northpark]

That looks really effective. How's it hold up over time?

It wears in at the handling spots over time. The beauty of it is that it can easily be changed and can simply be repainted whenever you want.

 

[RedBeard22]

Update: I went with the splatter style. I plan on applying a few coats of Alumahyde II clear once it arrives this Friday. After that, it's just waiting for it to cure and removing the painter's tape.

 

[RedBeard22]

Here is the final result. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

 

[Flgrizzy]

NICE !!!!!!!! (And the Alumahyde is GREAT stuff !!!)

 

[Crow]

Late to the party on this one, but I've been developing a method for doing camo using yarn and a few different colors of paint. I just did a Ruger American stock:

 

[Grassymike]

Of the two, I would choose the splatter. Dipping it is also a diy option. A little more expensive for supplies but can yield more professional results. It can seem a bit intimidating but YouTube can teach you. This is a bow I did in asat years ago.

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[Grassymike]

I really like this. How good does this dipped finish stand up on a bow like yours ?

 

[WoodBow]

I really like this. How good does this dipped finish stand up on a bow like yours ?

Very well. You put a clear coat over the top that protects it. Matte/flat in this case. I have dipped quite a few items over the years and durability has been excellent. Even if you do manange to scratch it up some, it will still just look like part of the pattern. Camo is so busy that it distracts the eye.

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[Grassymike]

Thanks. Where do I start looking for products to dip things ? Is good old Google the place to start ?

 

[Jcott948]

I’ve dipped stocks and other things with the enamel spray paint dip method. You can get really cool patterns by swirling or just letting the colors float together on their own. YouTube is your friend for this (it’s been a while, so I don’t have any direct links off hand). I let it dry and then put a couple spray clear coats on.

 

[Jcott948]

I’ve dipped stocks and other things with the enamel spray paint dip method. You can get really cool patterns by swirling or just letting the colors float together on their own. YouTube is your friend for this (it’s been a while, so I don’t have any direct links off hand). I let it dry and then put a couple spray clear coats on.

And the biggest thing I learned is to dip in at a constant pace and not jerk it around too much (unwanted streaking effect). Once “thru” the paint layer, don’t feel like you have to immediately pull it back out. Just go slow and steady. Essentially the paint is the barrier between the water and item so extra time spent submerging isn’t an issue. Practice with various things first.

Oh, and I just used a storage bin large enough to fully submerge the item. Rustoleum enamel spray paints.