painting synthetic stock

[sachel.45]

hi i want to paint my rifle stock but i was wondering if i have to rough up my stock with sandpaper first? i plan to use spray paint and is there a special cleaner i should use first? thanks

[james]

I've never painted wood stocks but I just wipe the synthetics down with lacquer thinner before painting.  A slick, hard finish on wood would probably need to be sanded a little to give better adhesion for the paint. The paint thinner might make the wood finish tacky enough for painting and you wouldn't have to sand.  I would just experiment because you can always repaint if it comes off.   

[R.W.Dale]

 Krylon fusion if applied as per the instructions is almost indestructible on synthetic stocks. Just wile down the surface with thinner allow to dry and apply.

 Here's my 7615 that got the "Krylon touch"

[tjkanavel]

I have painted about 50 or 60 stocks,it is a very simple process.First wipe down the stock with rubbing alcohol (after you take the action out,recoil pad off,and bottom metal off). I personally like to hang the stock from the ceiling using some fishing line and running it through the sling studs.I use the Krylon Fusion paint as a base coat,then while it is still tacky I spray the color of paint I want (if it is a different color then the Fusion color).After you are happy with the paint scheme,I spray on 2 coats of Krylon Satin clear coat.Give it a day to set and dry and put everything back together.Here are a couple ones I have done in the last 2 weeks.






The top one is my Rem 700 MTN Guide in .308. I used Krylon OD Green and Black Webbing paint.

The bottom one is my friend's Rem 700 SPS in .243 that we camoed out with Krylon OD Green and Desert Tan.I used some leaves and brush from the yard to help break up the outlines.

[ssghelmick]

Where did you get the black webbing paint?

[tjkanavel]

I got the Webbing paint from JoAnn Fabrics,its an arts and crafts store.If they dont have any in stock they can order you some and have it delivered to your house.It comes in Black,White,Silver and Gold.It is easy to use but very messy.It comes out alot like the "Silly String" that they outlawed a few years ago.Let me know if you need anymore help.

Tim

[ssghelmick]

I got the Webbing paint from JoAnn Fabrics,its an arts and crafts store.If they dont have any in stock they can order you some and have it delivered to your house.It comes in Black,White,Silver and Gold.It is easy to use but very messy.It comes out alot like the "Silly String" that they outlawed a few years ago.Let me know if you need anymore help.

Tim

Thanks very much for the info.

[tjkanavel]

Glad I could help.

Tim

[sachel.45]

thanks i just painted my weatherby vanguard and my nef survivor with od green and that black webbing it turned out a lot better than i thought i'm really glad i did it been thinking about it for awhile. wasen't as hard as i thought i'll try to post picks tomarrow

[pacer97]

Nice paint jobs, guys.  I just have a question or two.  I have a BDL stainless steel synthetic stock and was wondering if anyone has tried the webbing over the original black stock, followed by the clear coat.  I'd like to add silver webbing to my stock.  Any experience or suggestions?  Thanks.

[tjkanavel]

Nice paint jobs, guys.  I just have a question or two.  I have a BDL stainless steel synthetic stock and was wondering if anyone has tried the webbing over the original black stock, followed by the clear coat.  I'd like to add silver webbing to my stock.  Any experience or suggestions?  Thanks.

I have done this on a couple different ones.Works very well and really looks nice.Just make sure to put 4-6 coats of the clear over it and you will be good to go.Hope this helps.

Tim

[pacer97]

 Thanks Tim ,do you have the number of the Krylon satin clear coat my retailer here says they have a couple.

   Thanks Alan

[trotterlg]

I painted a wood stocked NEF, used duplicolor truck bed liner paint from WalMart.  It dries in about 10 minutes and is amazingly tough.  It is holding up perfect.  Larry

[Thebear_78]

That duplicolor bedliner paint is great for a stock finish.  I have used it on several rifles now.   lately I have been using krylon texture paint.  I like the rougher texture,  the smooth synthetic stock can get slippery when its raining out.   I have also used the ultra flat krylon paint for several rifles and a few shotguns, it makes for great camo paint and can be done in a vareity of patterns, it is also easily removed with carb cleaner from the metal parts.    here are some rifles I have done.


This is a Rem 700 SPS in 300  WSM that I painted with the texture paint.  It turned out really good.  Too bad the rifle was a non feeding POS that I had to send down the road.


Marlin 17v with a sweet camo job done to it.


870 Super mag express all camoed up