Painted AR's - show 'em off!

**snake_eyes** · 04-28-07, 00:32

Post your painted AR's here and possibly a brief description on your inspiration or process.

Here's mine:
Started with a new build and decided to use Brownell's Alumahide in Caote and Dark Earth. I also decide to use both colors and use the darker tone as contrast.

After a few weeks, I decided to paint my other AR this time in OD. I gambled and used a new paint called Painter's Choice (Oregano) and went with an old OD look.

**xm15** · 05-03-07, 12:31

I stripped it down and used Moly resin OD and flat black. then came back after curing and filled in the roll marks with the black and then back into the oven.

the skull was an after thought and I may cover it with another coat of OD.

It came out good and the finish is better than the pics show. it was coated a few times and after 3-4 shooting sessions it no-longer gave off a "paint" smell when hot. I like the FDE but in Indiana OD is my choice. I considered a grey color but was not sold on it since I don't know anyone that has it done that way.
I am waiting on a Noveske lower to arrive but that will most likely stay black.
If MAGPUL puts out maybe it will be an FDE project.

**DocHolliday01** · 05-03-07, 15:59

those look awesome guys, i really like the bottom OD one with the skull.

**fivepointoh** · 05-03-07, 17:35

Lookin great guys!!! That two tone is nice! Also on that OD one I think that punisher logo tops it off!...excuse me after I post this if I put my flame suit on b/c of a few individuals here who are tired of seeing my rifle.

Started off life as so.....

Then moved to this.....

Then to this.....

**ARinNC** · 05-03-07, 21:42

Actually 5.0 your post is right on topic

One of my old M4gerys, Steyr green from Lauer.

**fivepointoh** · 05-04-07, 13:45

AR...that's an interesting green...almost reminds me of Glock OD.

I like it though b/c it's different than most of the greens you see used!

**Pyromelana** · 03-22-16, 12:45

I love that green!

**chadbag** · 05-22-08, 02:32

Originally Posted by fivepointoh

Then to this.....

Out of all the ones listed (and they all look great guys -- my skills are no match), this is the one that impresses me the most... And inspires me to try

Chad

**SuicideHz** · 05-22-08, 11:42

My advice would be just jump right into it. Pat got a wild hair up his @ss to do that and just did it without too much planning.

I'd probably spend too much time messing with trying to figure out the best way to go about it I'd get nowhere.