Painting rifles

[Voodoochild]

So I have been wanting to get some rifles painted for a while now but due to me being OCONUS that is somewhat of a problem. I have seen quite a few companies work and they look good but I am just not sure about sending my rifles out. I particularly like the MARPAT job on Travis Mk12.

Anyone recommend a particular painter/company?

[Surf]

If it is the rifle I am thinking of or at least the CTR stock, the pattern was hydro dipped and not painted.

I personally have not had that particular process done, but if you google hydro dipping, water transfer printing or hydro imaging, you will get a lot of info and even some video of the entire process, from professional dipping, companies and prices to DIY dipping.

[Surf]

OK, I do a lot of finish work and I have been wanting to try the hydro dip process. Since this thread got me thinking about it, I went ahead and purchased a couple of DIY camo kits as there is a company running a sale on them. I ordered the woodland and desert versions of MARPAT. I'll let you know how it comes out. :)

I picked up a couple of the hydro kits here http://www.timbersedgecamo.com/index.html

These are the instructional video's that are also linked at the above website
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt6_ur8hybY&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9YtesgL2Y&feature=related

[Col_Crocs]

This is awesome Surf! Been wondering if DIY kits were available but never bothered to do any digging! Thanks!

[Voodoochild]

Watched the youtube videos and it looks pretty straight forward. Might have to try it out sometime. Surf be sure to post pics when you get done with your experiment.

[SteveL]

Surf I'll also be very interested to see how well this turns out for you. Please post pictures and your overall impressions when you're done.

[Rude Robert]

I thinks some of the painted ar are nice looking but you really can't beat the military look

[bad timing]

Casey at Lawmen's & Shooters Supply did this for me.
I can't recommend him enough.
It is Cerakote in FDE.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/FR0GMAN/EMCdimples-1.jpg

Detail on the gas block/suppressor mount:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/FR0GMAN/EMCgasblock-1.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l249/FR0GMAN/EMCupsidedown-1.jpg

[Surf]

So much for the hydro-dipping idea. They refunded my pay pal account.



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