Looking for tips/pics on how to paint a gun camo using spray paint.

Savage · Feb 23, 2014

Open to ideas/experiences. Thanks. I am wanting to paint a rifle camo using camo spray paint sold at Walmart. I have wanted to do this for years. I like the "worn" camp look. Gonna offer up my old savage .270. Thanks y'all.

M.O.A. · Feb 24, 2014

First of all it won't hold up but if you must...lay down your base color typically a light tan then use leaves, sticks, straw etc as masking and come out with progressively darker colors. Alternate directions and just mist enough paint to leave the outline of the object you're using in that spot.

Hunkyfish · Feb 24, 2014

Did this with masking tape, a razor blade & some black Krylon

Savage · Feb 24, 2014

That thing looks good. Thanks guys. I am thinking a tan-light green-and olive drab combo type look to blend in with the woods around here. I am not trying to hide it from deer, just make it look cool and have fun doing it!

Hunkyfish · Feb 24, 2014

I covered mine with masking tape, drew the stripes then cut them out with the razor before spraying.
I'm sure it can be done in layers but my stock was already green & I love the tiger patterns

jakec · Feb 24, 2014

hunkyfish that thing is sweet!

budbreak96 · Feb 24, 2014

www.liquideffectshg.com Check him out, he is a local fireman and he does this on the side. He does excellent work and is ocd so if its not perfect he will strip it back down to redo it until its right. There is only a couple people in town that do this and he has been to the class for it, has one of the biggest tanks intown and is a perfectionist. He has all kinds of different pattern's and designs. If you check out his website and decide its something you are interested in pm me and ill talk to him to let him know I know you and sent you and he will give you a forum discount.

Hunkyfish · Feb 24, 2014

If you do a Google search for camo patterns or stencils I'm sure you can find something you like & just print it out & go from there,,,,, I plan on doing my muzzleloader stock after season.
As much as I like the dip patterns it is kinda fun doing things myself, & you should be able to order your own starter kit for under $50

avtech850 · Oct 22, 2014

Tape up the parts I don't want painted with blue masking tap, spray my base layer with a few coats too make sure it'll last for a while. Then I'll take a piece of cardboard and cut different radius all down one side of it. I'll use that as a template for spraying all of the "camo" designs. It's actually better for it too be random and a little spastic. Remember there aren't any recurring patterns in nature.

fishingjean · Oct 22, 2014

Ever seen one with shrimp net design ???? Denny in pace!!

fishingjean · Oct 22, 2014

PM me your cell num. an will send pic of my old 30-30, Denny in pace!!

cfo926 · Oct 25, 2014

I spray painted our jon boat buy making 3 separate stencil designs with a software program that designs anf cuts and layering them in the camo colors. I think it turned out pretty good.

-Casey

Emcm2 · Oct 25, 2014

Savage I was trying to find the pic on here i camoed Gonzos savage bolt action awhile back it came out awesome I'll try to get him to post the pics on here

Emcm2 · Oct 25, 2014

Ahhhhhaaaa I knew I would find it here's what I did to his
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Crazydoc68 · Oct 25, 2014

Also, to make it last a bit longer use a few coats of clear(non gloss) coat. Let each coat dry before spraying the next coat. Same goes for the paint itself. Mine held up great. Clear coat does wonders. If I can find some pics of my old stock I'll post them here.

Crazydoc68 · Oct 25, 2014

Here ya go:

Did this pattern with palm leaves.

Stanley13 · Nov 5, 2014

I just really think we should bump this up!! What kinda Al resident would i b if i didnt!! Spray paint YES ill have some of that

shag 1911 · Nov 5, 2014

it aint spray paint but it looks ok

bcp280z · Nov 6, 2014

First spray paint job

Looks like shit due to impatience. Post primer it was engine enamel and rubberized undercoat.

It was fun, but for any guns I value, I'll take em to a pro.

(Don't rush)

TennJeep1618 · Nov 6, 2014

fishingjean said:
Ever seen one with shrimp net design ???? Denny in pace!!

I used an old nylon net to paint this guy:

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