Wildcat Composites Stock - which paint will last?

[MooseHunt]

Have a wildcat stock on order from Stuart (awesome guy to work with). Super excited to get it in hand and start working on - I have found tons of helpful forums on finishing out one of these stocks. So many different options for paint and so many different opinions - the only problem is you always hear what people painted with for XYZ reason - but you never see the long term results.

That being said I wanted to ask the question - how has your paint job on your stock lasted? Has it chipped, faded, scratched? Would you recommend doing what you did again? Method used and products used would be helpful.

 

[bigbaddad71]

Find out what clear coat Stuart himself uses... He had mine dipped and he sprayed it with a super tough clear, textured finish.. It's survived tins of miles in my saddle scabbard and a tough season in the sheep hills with no signs of wear..

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[MooseHunt]

Looks great! I think he probably has a full professional spray booth and nice setup. Im hoping to either use some product in a spray can or take it to a local paint shop. Ive seen lots of people use the Krylon 'stone' paint which I think looks really nice, but just not sure how it lasts.

 

[snowcamoman]

Are you setup with a HVLP or spray gun? If you want super durable, see if you can get some Dupont Imron or current equivalent. You'll definitely want a spray booth, or do it outside wearing PPE. Otherwise, just do a good surface prep and primer before you lay down your final colors.

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[MooseHunt]

No painting setup currently, but have an air compressor and willing to buy a spray gun if thats what it takes. No spray booth, but do have PPE. I wonder if some local autobody/paint guy would be willing to take a side project and spray it - he would already have all the supplies and maybe even that paint and could just mix to my color preference. Only thing I dont think he would have is texture to add - I want that grippy feel.

Truck bed liner? Anyone ever tried that? Would probably be heavy, but it is durable.

 

[couesbitten]

Brownells Aluma-hyde, this stuff is amazing!

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Developed by Brownells, Aluma-Hyde II is a unique finish offering increased resistance to cleaners, solvents, and other chemicals. Aluma-Hyde is the perfect choice for gun enthusiasts who want to protect and keep their firearms looking great for years to come.

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[MooseHunt]

The aluma-hyde looks intriguing. Wonder if I could get some type of texture underneath it. Also curious who make aluma-hyde for them - might be just a re-branding of someone elses product.

 

[bigbaddad71]

No painting setup currently, but have an air compressor and willing to buy a spray gun if thats what it takes. No spray booth, but do have PPE. I wonder if some local autobody/paint guy would be willing to take a side project and spray it - he would already have all the supplies and maybe even that paint and could just mix to my color preference. Only thing I dont think he would have is texture to add - I want that grippy feel.

Truck bed liner? Anyone ever tried that? Would probably be heavy, but it is durable.

I'm certain a shop would hook you up..

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[MooseHunt]

Any other thoughts? Leaning towards the brownells aluma-hyde at this point, and some sort of texture underneath it hopefully.

 

[tt_johnsclist]

I’ve been happy with alumahyde that I sprayed onto the barrel and receiver of an 11-87 shotgun. Follow the instructions about warming the parts and curing for a week . It will take on the texture of whatever is is underneath, in my case that matte parkerized texture of the newer sportsman series Remington shotguns.


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[eLightfoot]

I just built and painted my own stock. I used durakote. The paint seems pretty tough and was easy to mix/spray. Bought the scorpion2/multi cam kit and some stencils. Came out pretty sweet I think.

 

[MooseHunt]

I just built and painted my own stock. I used durakote. The paint seems pretty tough and was easy to mix/spray. Bought the scorpion2/multi cam kit and some stencils. Came out pretty sweet I think.

Yeah that looks great - nice job. How did you do the texture on the grip areas Or was that part of the stock you bought?

 

[eLightfoot]

Yeah that looks great - nice job. How did you do the texture on the grip areas Or was that part of the stock you bought?

The stock is a heavily modified Boyd’s laminate. The grip texture is JB Weld dabbed on with a sponge. I posted the full build in the firearms forum bout a week or so ago if you want to check it out.