Whats with clear body parts on guns?

Rabbit · May 17th, 2010, 10:47

Full black guns are more aesthetically pleasing and obviously pricier - but what is the reason for the clear parts?

Im looking into ordering a gun online at buyairsoft.ca and they only have the gun im looking for in the regular model with some clear parts on it.

Can these clear parts be painted over? Or am i missing something here.

Brian McIlmoyle · May 17th, 2010, 10:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankieCees

Full black guns are more aesthetically pleasing and obviously pricier - but what is the reason for the clear parts?

Im looking into ordering a gun online at buyairsoft.ca and they only have the gun im looking for in the regular model with some clear parts on it.

Can these clear parts be painted over? Or am i missing something here.

Guns with clear receivers are imitation firearms and may be transfered without restriction.

Guns with full metal or opaque receivers may be classed as replica firearms and can not be sold legally.. unless they have been tested and registered on the Firearms registry Tables as unregulated firearms.

Rabbit · May 17th, 2010, 11:00

Wow ok, that is pretty common sense actually

Im guessing painting over it would be a big no no as well.

sewktbk · May 17th, 2010, 11:03

FrakieCees,

I would add that yes, clear parts can be painted, but there's of course a way to do it. Personally, i'm not a big fan of painting over an original part, unless you REALLY know your way through. Just like a car. If you don't entirely know what you're doing, you're highly risking fucking up the appearance even more then if it stayed clear.

If i was you (in fact i have been in your situation), i would get Age Verified on ASC, which will give you access to the AV retailer and classifieds section, and you would most likely find exactly what you're looking for there. Thats exactly what i did. The AV process is well worth it.

Check the FAQs for that.

Brian McIlmoyle · May 17th, 2010, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankieCees

Wow ok, that is pretty common sense actually

Im guessing painting over it would be a big no no as well.

Krylon Paint is your friend

Boyso · May 17th, 2010, 11:08

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May 17th, 2010, 10:47	#1
Rabbit formerly FrankieCees, Remylebeau Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton	Whats with clear body parts on guns? Full black guns are more aesthetically pleasing and obviously pricier - but what is the reason for the clear parts? Im looking into ordering a gun online at buyairsoft.ca and they only have the gun im looking for in the regular model with some clear parts on it. Can these clear parts be painted over? Or am i missing something here.

May 17th, 2010, 11:08	#6
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May 17th, 2010, 11:00	#3
Rabbit formerly FrankieCees, Remylebeau Trader rating Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hamilton	Wow ok, that is pretty common sense actually Im guessing painting over it would be a big no no as well.

May 17th, 2010, 11:03	#4
sewktbk Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Montreal, QC	FrakieCees, I would add that yes, clear parts can be painted, but there's of course a way to do it. Personally, i'm not a big fan of painting over an original part, unless you REALLY know your way through. Just like a car. If you don't entirely know what you're doing, you're highly risking fucking up the appearance even more then if it stayed clear. If i was you (in fact i have been in your situation), i would get Age Verified on ASC, which will give you access to the AV retailer and classifieds section, and you would most likely find exactly what you're looking for there. Thats exactly what i did. The AV process is well worth it. Check the FAQs for that.

Whats with clear body parts on guns?

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