Magpul O.D. Green color matching

Gunzilla · #1 05-15-12, 15:05

Does anyone know who makes an O.D. green paint that closely matches the O.D. green of the Magpul like of accessories?

Looking to paint the hand guard on a new BCM upper that is on the way and would like to have the paint before the upper gets here.

....any suggestions?

Please post a sample pic or 2 if you have them....thanks in advance.

caelumatra · #2 05-15-12, 15:57

Rattle can them both the same color before they're installed

If the paint wears off, who cares, paint it again if it bothers you

munch520 · #3 05-15-12, 16:03

Spray it all, guaranteed match.

Krylon's cammo green isn't bad. Here's the best pic I have of it

MistWolf · #4 05-15-12, 17:06

They don't have to match. From another thread-

For photos of painted ARs, there's always this thread-

http://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=5102

If you search, I think there is a thread or two discussing various methods of painting rifles and what colors match what

FiReBRETHa · #5 05-15-12, 19:07

I tried finding info but I have had no luck so far for a OD paint match.

polymorpheous · #6 05-15-12, 19:10

Contact Chris at KG coatings.

SomeOtherGuy · #7 05-15-12, 20:52

Another vote for spray it all in the color of your choice.

I own some pretty guns that I don't take out in the rain - none of them ARs and all of them with wood stocks. If the stock isn't fine hardwood, I wouldn't worry about making it look purty.

Gunzilla · #8 05-16-12, 08:13

'Thank you' to those that took time to respond.

I was hoping to keep it simple and just paint the hand guard, leaving the receivers and barrel black. I've thought about a complete paint job for awhile now and if I go that route I may shoot it in Foliage green. A local guy did that and it does look nice.....it's just not a desert friendly paint color.

One thing is for sure, I do not like the entire rifle painted 1 color, what I do like are the controls, pins and trigger left black.

....the idea obviously needs more thought before I commit to a major color change.

hogfan1911 · #9 05-16-12, 13:31

[quote=MistWolf;1307332]They don't have to match. From another thread-

There's my Magpulfage special!
BTW, Magpul's OD greens don't seem to always match exactly. The stock/forend on my rifle seem to be a slightly lighter shade than one of their mags I have.