Painted AR's - show 'em off!

[Brian Brazier]

Nice, I am really thinking my new build is in need of a paint job

[Large]

Debating a DIY Multicam Black. Does anyone have any tips before I take the plunge? I have an aircraft paint booth with all equipment necessary at my disposal, but I'm curious as to what Cerekote colors to run in the scheme. Just curious on any tips/tricks you fellas have picked up with pattern layout, prep, etc.



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[Doc. Holiday]

The best thing that REALLY helped me learn a lot was to buy a cheapo airsoft AR and I practiced on it until I felt like I could take the plunge on the real deal. I can't tell you how much heartache it saved me!

[Large]

The best thing that REALLY helped me learn a lot was to buy a cheapo airsoft AR and I practiced on it until I felt like I could take the plunge on the real deal. I can't tell you how much heartache it saved me!

That would be so much less stressful than practicing on my 10/22 hunter stock. Thanks for that!


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[sgtbutt]

Debating a DIY Multicam Black. Does anyone have any tips before I take the plunge? I have an aircraft paint booth with all equipment necessary at my disposal, but I'm curious as to what Cerekote colors to run in the scheme. Just curious on any tips/tricks you fellas have picked up with pattern layout, prep, etc.



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Prep work is crucial but unsure of the process for cerakote, for duracoat I disassemble, degrease and roughen up. For colors try to use paint and the color suction tool (very old school) to match colors to the best shades. As far as technique, I've used Montactical's YouTube freehand DIY video as a guide with great success on 3 multicam (standard colors) so check that out. I'll probably be doing a dark version of multicam on one of mine in a few months but will most likely use vinyl stencils instead of freehand this go around. Good luck

[Large]

Prep work is crucial but unsure of the process for cerakote, for duracoat I disassemble, degrease and roughen up. For colors try to use paint and the color suction tool (very old school) to match colors to the best shades. As far as technique, I've used Montactical's YouTube freehand DIY video as a guide with great success on 3 multicam (standard colors) so check that out. I'll probably be doing a dark version of multicam on one of mine in a few months but will most likely use vinyl stencils instead of freehand this go around. Good luck

Alrighty. I'll be sure to check out Montactical's video. Thanks!


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[mtel]

Debating a DIY Multicam Black. Does anyone have any tips before I take the plunge? I have an aircraft paint booth with all equipment necessary at my disposal, but I'm curious as to what Cerekote colors to run in the scheme. Just curious on any tips/tricks you fellas have picked up with pattern layout, prep, etc.



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Looks good. Which way did you go? Shave the tabs or mod the receiver?

[Large]

Looks good. Which way did you go? Shave the tabs or mod the receiver?

Shave the tabs using a Dremel. Someone finally noticed! Haha


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[mtel]

That I did. Nice combo, well done.

[Large]

That I did. Nice combo, well done.

Thank you, sir. They're shaved so close that the tabs double as an extra anti-rotational lock. Took me about 4 hours to get them just right to where it "snapped" into place and also kept the 1913 lined up. Lots of math and patience.


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