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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2013 1:35:27 PM EDT
if you painted your ar-15 with spray paint, please post in this thread.
going to paint asap would like to see some thanks! |
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Posted: 3/13/2023 6:31:18 PM EDT
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I felt the greens I used when I did this rifle didn't have enough contrast so I added some black and brown.
Before (ignore the bug-a-salt)  Attached FileAfter  
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/14/2023 5:13:59 PM EDT
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YaBoyKGTho,
Looks slick...how did you get those patterns by the way? |
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Posted: 3/14/2023 6:11:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Unicron: YaBoyKGTho, Looks slick...how did you get those patterns by the way? Thanks! I got some stencils from amazon and just sprayed through it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/15/2023 11:25:42 PM EDT
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The ninos picked their favorites from the Noveske Swamp Rat project and I did my best. My oldest is getting into spray paint and wants to work his way up to his ARs. Before his cheaper airsoft guns, he was doing Nerf stuff. Soon he’s going to do his AR.
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Posted: 3/17/2023 9:34:45 PM EDT
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MN, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2023 7:24:11 PM EDT
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Finally had some reasonable weather.
  
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Posted: 3/24/2023 6:32:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eleazer]
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Posted: 4/4/2023 7:43:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/5/2023 7:36:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travisty250: First timer. I think it came out okay. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/570274/PaintJob_jpg-2757595.JPG Looks good. What colors and technique did you use? |
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Posted: 4/6/2023 6:37:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Eleazer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW: Looks good. What colors and technique did you use? Thanks. I used Rustoleum camo ultra flat. A dark FDE, dark green, dark brown. The cans don’t have the color label on them that I can see. I did a diagonal pass, didn’t mask between color borders so the colors would blend. Then I went over it through a mesh laundry bag with a contrasting color. I masked the forward assist, trigger, turrets and scope numbers. The original upload was a little bit white washed so I updated it. |
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Posted: 4/7/2023 11:18:32 AM EDT
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Sprayed one for my Dad.
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Posted: 4/7/2023 10:33:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW: My normal 3 color camo for Central Texas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20230404_175635_jpg-2770704.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20230404_175607_jpg-2770705.JPG I really like this. One of the better results here. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 2:13:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By inGobwetrust: I really like this. One of the better results here. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By inGobwetrust: Originally Posted By KTM300XCW: My normal 3 color camo for Central Texas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20230404_175635_jpg-2770704.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20230404_175607_jpg-2770705.JPG I really like this. One of the better results here. Thank You for the comment. I'm a little surprised because I painted this rifle from start to finish in under an hour. |
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Posted: 4/8/2023 2:24:57 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Eleazer]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW: Thank You for the comment. I'm a little surprised because I painted this rifle from start to finish in under an hour. It looks awesome. Did you do base coat FDE and then green and brown on top? I lost too much of my darker colors so I might try to lay some darker patches over it. My mesh was too fine and it ended up more monotone than I wanted. |
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Posted: 4/10/2023 9:48:43 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/10/2023 10:29:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NC_Andy: My version of an urban pattern. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63423/IMG_9747_jpg-2777203.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63423/IMG_9746_jpg-2777204.JPG very clean for rattle can. did you use tape to get the clean lines? |
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Posted: 4/10/2023 11:17:39 AM EDT
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Yes, the green 3M masking tape works better than the blue.
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Posted: 4/10/2023 12:00:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NC_Andy: My version of an urban pattern. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63423/IMG_9747_jpg-2777203.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63423/IMG_9746_jpg-2777204.JPG That's cool. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2023 6:41:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SgtThump]
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Got the balls to do my first paint job today. Wasn’t sure at first, then did some small touchups. Now I think it looks good.
     
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Posted: 4/10/2023 8:11:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NothingBurger: Got the balls to do my first paint job today. Wasn’t sure at first, then did some small touchups. Now I think it looks good. Thoughts? https://i.imgur.com/nTWqAH0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/92uPGAS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5gyRJ4H.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WQR2RMt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mGOcRLu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MIho5Iz.jpg It looks like crap, so I’ll do you a favor and take it off your hands this one time.  
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USA
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Posted: 4/10/2023 8:43:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NC_Andy: My version of an urban pattern. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63423/IMG_9747_jpg-2777203.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/63423/IMG_9746_jpg-2777204.JPG That is really cool. |
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/11/2023 8:57:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Claytonhoneyberry: It looks like crap, so I’ll do you a favor and take it off your hands this one time. Ha ha |
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Posted: 4/11/2023 11:19:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NothingBurger: Ha ha Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NothingBurger: Originally Posted By Claytonhoneyberry: It looks like crap, so I'll do you a favor and take it off your hands this one time. Ha ha Some day, someone will fall for it and send me their rifle. One day .  Your rifle looks damn good. There's something about those LWRCs . 
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Posted: 4/11/2023 9:42:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travisty250: It looks awesome. Did you do base coat FDE and then green and brown on top? I lost too much of my darker colors so I might try to lay some darker patches over it. My mesh was too fine and it ended up more monotone than I wanted. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By travisty250: Originally Posted By KTM300XCW: Thank You for the comment. I'm a little surprised because I painted this rifle from start to finish in under an hour. It looks awesome. Did you do base coat FDE and then green and brown on top? I lost too much of my darker colors so I might try to lay some darker patches over it. My mesh was too fine and it ended up more monotone than I wanted. Yes, I always start with the lighter color (FDE) then lay a laundry bag over it and spray the ODG and Dark Brown through stencils that I cut in heavy paper. My two tips are to make sure the rifle is really clean. I use brake cleaner. And to shake the cans a lot before and during the painting. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/14/2023 4:13:02 PM EDT
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I recently did these two. A Blood Diamondish PSA and a parts bin gun.
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Posted: 4/14/2023 9:11:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By craig19: I recently did these two. A Blood Diamondish PSA and a parts bin gun. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52817036907_c0775345c9_c.jpg20230414_152017 by George Swass, on Flickr" target="_blank">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52817036907_c0775345c9_c.jpg20230414_152017 by George Swass, on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52818046518_600e7258ac_c.jpg20230414_152137 by George Swass, on Flickr" target="_blank">https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52818046518_600e7258ac_c.jpg20230414_152137 by George Swass, on Flickr Gross. Send them to me so no one sees you with them. I’m ugly too, so I can take them no problem. 
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USA
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Posted: 4/15/2023 2:48:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Claytonhoneyberry: Gross. Send them to me so no one sees you with them. I’m ugly too, so I can take them no problem.  Attached File |
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WY, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2023 1:12:20 AM EDT
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https://ibb.co/G33nz1J
Didn't turn out too bad.... |
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USA
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Posted: 4/17/2023 5:01:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DaneLaw: https://ibb.co/G33nz1J Didn't turn out too bad.... Looks cool. You did the sling too? How well does that hold up? |
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Posted: 4/17/2023 5:26:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TREETOP]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hueto: The ninos picked their favorites from the Noveske Swamp Rat project and I did my best. My oldest is getting into spray paint and wants to work his way up to his ARs. Before his cheaper airsoft guns, he was doing Nerf stuff. Soon he’s going to do his AR. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/139672/B5D16E75-2906-4FE7-AEAE-0D12BEBB84A1-2747562.jpg Nice! What yellow is that? Reminds me of Ninja's rifle from Chappie.  
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WY, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2023 9:42:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By craig19: Looks cool. You did the sling too? How well does that hold up? Sling took the paint good but it does flake off on the wear/adjustment points. It's just a Magpul MS1 that I wanted to see how it worked. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 4/17/2023 10:05:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: etslick]
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/193562704@N05/shares/f1944x24EX
ETA i know some aren’t ARs and my backgrounds are shitty. But I’ve had good results with krylon. |
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/18/2023 7:38:35 PM EDT
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Got a couple done in the past few weeks.
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USA
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Posted: 4/19/2023 1:03:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By THEdtw: Got a couple done in the past few weeks. https://i.imgur.com/48MGrC5.jpeg Do you have more pics of the MK18 with the chopped RIS II? |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 11:15:29 AM EDT
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I'm having second thoughts.....
If I go forward should I clean it or just let er rip? 
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Posted: 4/19/2023 11:18:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NewCo32: I'm having second thoughts..... If I go forward should I clean it or just let er rip? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7031-2788380.jpg You don't have to however the prep will make it last longer. Hit everything with steel wool or a greenie pad, blow off then wipe with acetone or alcohol and let that dry then paint. Or just spray it. I personally prefer the look of paint wearing off. |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 12:43:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OG1: Just do it! Extra points for getting in a chair for the perfect pic!!! You don't have to however the prep will make it last longer. Hit everything with steel wool or a greenie pad, blow off then wipe with acetone or alcohol and let that dry then paint. Or just spray it. I personally prefer the look of paint wearing off. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By OG1: Originally Posted By NewCo32: I'm having second thoughts..... If I go forward should I clean it or just let er rip? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7031-2788380.jpg You don't have to however the prep will make it last longer. Hit everything with steel wool or a greenie pad, blow off then wipe with acetone or alcohol and let that dry then paint. Or just spray it. I personally prefer the look of paint wearing off. I’m committed. Just started. Already glad I’m doing it. I’ll put pics up later. This is actually pretty fun. Might do the can too. |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 2:29:22 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NewCo32]
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3 coats of khaki. Basically the whole can. Then a few brown stripes. Followed up with light-medium army green dusting.
I'm very happy how it turned out for my first time. I handled it a little early. But I think that's acceptable. Wife is going to kill me for painting the can though. lol.     
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Posted: 4/19/2023 2:34:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NewCo32: 3 coats of khaki. Basically the whole can. Then a few brown stripes. Followed up with light-medium army green dusting. I'm very happy how it turned out for my first time. I handled it a little early. But I think that's acceptable. Wife is going to kill me for painting the can though. lol. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7036-2788553.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7033-2788554.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7035-2788556.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7037-2788557.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7041-2788564.jpg It gets easier after the first one... 
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Posted: 4/19/2023 2:44:09 PM EDT
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Looks really good!
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MN, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2023 5:35:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MALICIOUS2551: Do you have more pics of the MK18 with the chopped RIS II? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MALICIOUS2551: Originally Posted By THEdtw: Got a couple done in the past few weeks. https://i.imgur.com/48MGrC5.jpeg Do you have more pics of the MK18 with the chopped RIS II? Emailed pics as they're unpainted and don't belong here haha. That being said no RIS IIs were harmed in this creation. It came from the factory that length. 
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MO, USA
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Posted: 4/19/2023 6:33:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NothingBurger: Got the balls to do my first paint job today. Wasn’t sure at first, then did some small touchups. Now I think it looks good. https://i.imgur.com/nTWqAH0.jpg https://i.imgur.com/92uPGAS.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5gyRJ4H.jpg https://i.imgur.com/WQR2RMt.jpg https://i.imgur.com/mGOcRLu.jpg https://i.imgur.com/MIho5Iz.jpg I added a little more green without the laundry bag and I like it much more. It’s hard to stop messing with it.  
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Posted: 4/19/2023 10:53:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: beitodesstrafe]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NewCo32: I'm having second thoughts..... If I go forward should I clean it or just let er rip? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7031-2788380.jpg  Nice cock - Wii Bowling Let er rip |
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Posted: 4/19/2023 11:04:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NewCo32: 3 coats of khaki. Basically the whole can. Then a few brown stripes. Followed up with light-medium army green dusting. I'm very happy how it turned out for my first time. I handled it a little early. But I think that's acceptable. Wife is going to kill me for painting the can though. lol. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7036-2788553.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7033-2788554.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7035-2788556.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7037-2788557.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7041-2788564.jpg 
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USA
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Posted: 4/20/2023 7:28:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NewCo32: 3 coats of khaki. Basically the whole can. Then a few brown stripes. Followed up with light-medium army green dusting. I'm very happy how it turned out for my first time. I handled it a little early. But I think that's acceptable. Wife is going to kill me for painting the can though. lol. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7036-2788553.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7033-2788554.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7035-2788556.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7037-2788557.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/279886/IMG_7041-2788564.jpg That came out really nice. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/22/2023 11:29:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/23/2023 3:30:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/24/2023 6:50:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DirtDivision: Tried a little slithery snake camo tonight. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/245997/3312871D-DA21-4D75-BC5B-25E9FA63DCF7_jpe-2749873.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/245997/6F7AEAF5-E7F3-4890-9EF3-5498A9BD15EE_jpe-2749874.JPG I just used citristrip to pull off the dark parkerizing grey Alumahyde from this one. Never did like the color and wanted to start from scratch. I went after the G rail with a dremel to fit this barrel and suppressor lol. Turned out decent. Have about 1/8" clearance, can't get much tighter.  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/29/2023 11:36:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KTM300XCW: My normal 3 color camo for Central Texas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20230404_175635_jpg-2770704.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/241166/20230404_175607_jpg-2770705.JPG I appreciate painted ARs. I have only painted 1 upper with 2 colors for coyotes. This KTM300XCW is amazingly effective for that terrain. Impressed. |
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USA
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Posted: 4/29/2023 12:15:46 PM EDT
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 Added some black to the inside of the diamonds on the SPR.   I don't know if it increased or decreased the aesthetic value, but it hides a little bit better now. 
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