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Painting a stock
Anyone on here painting stocks.
Looking to get on done and would prefer local to the Calgary area..
Thank you
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06-20-2024, 04:21 PM
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if your willing to travel a bit, i have a relative near eckville that just air brushed mine. PM me if interested.
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06-20-2024, 04:40 PM
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Pretty straightforward to do yourself unless you want something really artistic.
Just a regular black synthetic stock? What did you have in mind, Gramps?
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06-20-2024, 07:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tactical Lever
Pretty straightforward to do yourself unless you want something really artistic.
Just a regular black synthetic stock? What did you have in mind, Gramps?
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Looking for a textured paint job..
1 color kinda like the box liner paint
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06-20-2024, 11:44 PM
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Never done textured paint, but a nice upgrade over a plain black stock is pretty easy.
Takes way more wear and abuse than you'd think, too.
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06-21-2024, 11:55 PM
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I had a Tikka T3 stock, hydro dipped. I am VERY impressed with the results. (Winter camo). The one my son hand painted for me, though very exotic, has not stood up well, with the passage of time.
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- Sightron rifle scopes, 4.5x14x42mm or 4x16x42mm
especially! with the HHR reticle. (no duplex pls.)
- older 6x fixed scopes with fine X or target dot.
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06-22-2024, 06:59 AM
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6.5
Where did you have it dipped at?
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06-22-2024, 05:51 PM
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I did a tikka 595 synthetic stock with the textured rock looking stuff. Then bunch of coats of clearcoat. Turned out well
Can’t remember the brand but still have some left in the can somewhere around here
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06-23-2024, 05:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gramps73
Looking for a textured paint job..
1 color kinda like the box liner paint
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Thinking about re-doing mine, enough that I bought paint. PM me if you like, we can discuss further.
2 brand-new cans should be plenty enough for 2 stocks. I have the Rust-Oleum 2x primer also.
I'm in Red Deer, if you like the textured Desert Tan/FDE look. I come down to YYC regularly.
FWIW, I sprayed clearcoat over the current paint job. Hence the glossy appearance.
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06-23-2024, 07:14 PM
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Rustoleum makes a great non slip epoxy clear that will provide grip over any paint or colour scheme. I have painted a few Tikka Tupperware stocks and they’re holding up nicely after a couple years of use.
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06-23-2024, 09:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brewster29
Rustoleum makes a great non slip epoxy clear that will provide grip over any paint or colour scheme. I have painted a few Tikka Tupperware stocks and they’re holding up nicely after a couple years of use.
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This ?
I just used the Painters Touch stuff...
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06-23-2024, 09:47 PM
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These work great! 
Cut a sponge in half and dab it on.
Get a base color, the sponge on the pattern. Great youtube video on it if you search it up.
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06-23-2024, 10:30 PM
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6.5
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A business here in the Hat but unfortunately he is now out of business. I believe another shop opened up but I am not sure. Google hydro dippers  I am sure something will pop up.
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Trades I would interested in:
- Sightron rifle scopes, 4.5x14x42mm or 4x16x42mm
especially! with the HHR reticle. (no duplex pls.)
- older 6x fixed scopes with fine X or target dot.
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06-23-2024, 10:34 PM
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I believe that Steve with EM Precision in Spruce Grove does hydro-dipping.
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06-24-2024, 08:12 AM
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These work great! |
They don't work so great when you mix brand-names... You get horrible reactions, best to stick with one brand.
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06-25-2024, 08:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishOutOfWater
This ?
I just used the Painters Touch stuff...
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That’s the stuff.
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06-25-2024, 03:42 PM
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Quote:
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They don't work so great when you mix brand-names... You get horrible reactions, best to stick with one brand.
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I've yet to have an issue with any delamination. If you do your prep work properly, sand everything, let the paint cure, you come out with a pretty good product for a home job.
This is one of the videos I watched prior to doing my own.
https://youtu.be/kWQB25hP0pc?si=rk69ShZWN5-ncPom
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06-25-2024, 09:29 PM
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Thanks for sharing that video Goneoutdoors
Looks easy enough I guess
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07-28-2024, 11:08 AM
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I hope you're happy with it Gramps73, and that you have good luck in the field with it !
Show us a pic of it put back together.
Cheers !
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07-28-2024, 12:42 PM
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Mitch Kendall is probably the best stock painter in the country. He uses epoxy based paints and the quality of his work and durability of the product is better than I have ever seen.
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07-28-2024, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pathfinder76
He uses epoxy based paints and the quality of his work and durability of the product is better than I have ever seen.
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I spent ~$45 on Gramps73's stock, using rattle-cans*... Not $100/Litre epoxy and a $1000+ air & paint-gun setup.
If he's happy and it lasts more than a couple seasons, I'm happy...
* and he can go get touch-up paint at Walmart or Canadian Tire instead of a custom repair/sending his stock away.
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07-30-2024, 12:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishOutOfWater
I spent ~$45 on Gramps73's stock, using rattle-cans*... Not $100/Litre epoxy and a $1000+ air & paint-gun setup.
If he's happy and it lasts more than a couple seasons, I'm happy...
* and he can go get touch-up paint at Walmart or Canadian Tire instead of a custom repair/sending his stock away.
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Fish
You did an amazing job if i could only figure out how to post pictures i would. Lol
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