painted gun thread. (56k die)

[MilanWG]

After growing some balls, I have taken the leap forward and decided to paint my CA M24. After tons of research and questions, I felt confident to proceed.

I lightly sanded, then de-greased the rifle and accessories - then taped everything off. That took a solid two days of prep work. I hung the rifle stock, receiver/barrel and bipod in the air using coat hangers and hooks to get a good 360 spray angle and drying area. The flip-up covers and sling swivels I anchored using nails and a scrap piece of wood so they wouldn't fly away when being sprayed. For the bolt handle and end-cap, I used four bricks to hold the stem in place and vertical. The scope I held vertical by hand and sprayed it by turning it, then let it dry. The bottom of the mags were simply sprayed and let to dry.

I have applied two solid coats (two cans of Krylon tan camo paint each) letting each coat dry for two hours in-between. My next step is to let everything dry over night, then assemble the rifle with all the accessories mounted and in place. I plan to give it a couple light spot-sprays of Krylon brown camo paint using a laundry bag to create a snake-skin effect.

[BGrail25]

So I'm guessing it's not done yet? Can't wait to see it assembled!

[ShelledPants]

Whatever you do, don't use a clear coat. The wear and tear you'll get from gaming over a year or two will make the gun look so pro, you'll be surprised.

[MilanWG]

Yes, everything is drying as we speak. It has been a GREAT day for painting - nice and hot and sunny with a slight breeze.

And I do not plan on using a clear coat, I'm a fan of natural wear so I'm really looking forward to how it will look in a couple years...

[Boyso]

I usually put one coat of clearcoat, that I lightly wet sand. Gun will look the same, will wear the same, just more comfortable, I find.

[MilanWG]

CA M24 - 450fps w/ .30s

X5 CA M24 Magazines
BALS MK-2 Sniper Bean Bag - khaki
Brownells BioThane 1907 sling - brown
King Arms Replica Harris Bipod - spring eject
Uncle Mike's sling swivels
Butler Creek flip-up scope covers
G&P Replica Leupold M3 Mk4 scope - mil dot illuminated reticle (red)
G&P 30mm Scope Rings - low
PDI M24 SUS Handle, sand blasted - stainless steel
PDI Ball-Bearings & Springs
PDI End Cap - carbon steel
Classic Army Advanced Cylinder Upgrade - steel construction
Laylax PSS2 150% spring
PSS2 spring guide
PSS2 piston and cylinder head
Tightbore inner barrel

[Baows]

Ohh dude that looks sick!! Went from not having the balls to paint it, to having painted it and making it look amazing!

[FOX_111]

Good paintjob!
Take pics of it in the field to give us an idea of how good it work!

[MilanWG]

Thanks for the compliments guys! I am VERY happy with the end-result.

I am having my right knee operated on June 4th (ice hockey injury), so I will be out of action for a couple months, but when I'm back I can't wait to take the rifle out!

[FOX_111]

Feel free to mail me your rifle. I will game it for you and take pictures. I will make a lot of kills in your name!

Wink! (o:

[The Chad]

Nice paint job man! Can I send back the MP5 so you can paint that too??

[MilanWG]

The rifle turned out so well, I am totally into painting more if a client pays for the paint costs and donates a little for the effort

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[Spawn28]

Nice Job EX i like the heavy Worn look to her.

[Shirley]

Cool but MK18 MOD 0 uses A1 lower.