Thoughts on camo

Trey83 · 09-11-2012, 22:02

I'm thinking about having my 6.8 build coated in either A-TAC or A-TAC FG. What do you guys think? BTW this would be done as a gift so no $$$ on my end

**NeverMore1701** · 09-11-2012, 22:14

Hell I'd go for it if it were free!

steve1911 · 09-11-2012, 23:58

Sounds like a deal to me,free.

1911club#410

**NeverMore1701** · 09-12-2012, 00:34

I like the top one, especially if it could be done just a bit lighter.

seamaster · 09-12-2012, 01:10

I considered having my furniture done in atacs but mine wasn't going to be free so I decided to stay black.

Go for it!

TangoFoxtrot · 09-12-2012, 04:32

Just do it!

G23Adam · 09-12-2012, 07:46

A TACS FG is perfect for the CONUS. Go for it.

G23Adam · 09-12-2012, 07:51

Grrr. Wrong winder.

**MrMurphy** · 09-12-2012, 08:11

If it's free, go for it.

That said, doing it on your own isn't all that hard with the right paint, doesn't take long.

Trey83 · 09-12-2012, 20:02

Thanks for all of the responses. I'm still trying to decide between the standard color (FDE like) and the foliage green version at the moment.

Trey83 · 09-13-2012, 18:23

Found a much better pic of the foliage green version.

**NeverMore1701** · 09-13-2012, 18:28

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Found a much better pic of the foliage green version.

I dig it

humanguerrilla · 09-14-2012, 17:03

Does aftermarket dipped stuff hold up? The factory dipped finish stuff I've seen hasn't seemed to hold up so great to hunting use.

Trey83 · 09-14-2012, 18:59

My understanding is that, if you clear coat after the dip it's very durable.

ak103k · 09-14-2012, 20:07

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That said, doing it on your own isn't all that hard with the right paint, doesn't take long.

Yup, Testors and Krylon are cheap, and once you start, you cant stop.

Same gun without the background....

Trey83 · 09-14-2012, 20:43

AK that looks great. I may do something like that other rifle. In fact I already bought some of the Krylon camo paint. I am probably still going to get this one hydro coated though.

ak103k · 09-14-2012, 20:47

Thanks.

I considered the dips when they first came out, but decided against it, as I wasnt sure it would come completely off. Ive been painting since the 60's, and with the right paints, they will come off if you want a change.

**NeverMore1701** · 09-14-2012, 20:48

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Yup, Testors and Krylon are cheap, and once you start, you cant stop.

Same gun without the background....

Great job on that!

ak103k · 09-14-2012, 20:58

Thanks

I learned early on, painting is great way to save the guns finish, and break its outline, all at the same time, and really no maintenance to the exterior. I picked up doing it from my dad. Most all our hunting guns are/were painted.

I would imagine you would get the same protection benefit from the dips, and if you have a specific pattern that is available, it will probably look a little more professional. Some of my paint jobs were pretty scary. Then again, some of the scary ones, worked the best.

Trey83 · 09-14-2012, 21:25

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Thanks.

I considered the dips when they first came out, but decided against it, as I wasnt sure it would come completely off. Ive been painting since the 60's, and with the right paints, they will come off if you want a change.

I know somebody told me before but refresh my memory.How do you remove krylon without hurting the anodized finish?

**NeverMore1701** · 09-14-2012, 21:26

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I know somebody told me before but refresh my memory? How do you remove krylon without hurting the anodized finish?

Paint thinner?

samuse · 09-14-2012, 22:12

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I know somebody told me before but refresh my memory.How do you remove krylon without hurting the anodized finish?

Acetone works really well.

ak103k · 09-15-2012, 07:13

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How do you remove krylon without hurting the anodized finish?

Ive always used Gun Scrubber and Hoppes. A toothbrush, Q tips, and 0000 steel wool along with them makes things easier too, although I probably wouldnt use steel wool on an AR. Works fine on blued or parkerized guns, just go easy.

I mostly use Testors Military Flats. The have pretty much any color you need to match a pattern, and they come off without a whole lot of work. I usually give the finshed product a couple of coats of their clear flat lacquer when Im done. It helps protect things, and flattens things even more. Ive been using some Krylon the past couple of years, and it seems to come off OK. I dont know how their "Fusion" type paints do though, especially with plastics. From what Ive heard, they bond with the plastic. You may want to watch that.