Well, I spray painted my brand new gun. Scope and all.
Video here:
Video here:
FX I spray painted my brand new Panthera Hunter Compact (video inside)
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Yeah! Enjoy it. How tough would it be to restore it to original if you decide down the road?
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Most probably more time and effort than it's worth.
Looks fine, and he made it...his gun...no...other like it.
Mike
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Brave man indeed…. I did a wildcat MKI stock only and it turned out really good, best part is when I sold the rifle the guy really liked the camo job on the stock.
Tony P
Tony P
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I do not know if that will affect some moving parts, like micro adjust power wheel.
Let's hope not ....
Let's hope not ....
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I did a superb job (1.5 hrs) masking everything that needed masking. My performance was not effected one bit! 
I like when spray painted guns start getting a bit worn. They look WAY better. And guys, keep in mind, this is a TOOL not just some Instagram model for the interwebz. The camo paint serves a definite purpose and actually protects the original finish. This gun will absolutely get used a ton as a hunting implement - as it has already
Go ahead. Paint your guns. Here, fren:
I like when spray painted guns start getting a bit worn. They look WAY better. And guys, keep in mind, this is a TOOL not just some Instagram model for the interwebz. The camo paint serves a definite purpose and actually protects the original finish. This gun will absolutely get used a ton as a hunting implement - as it has already
Go ahead. Paint your guns. Here, fren:
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My panthera hunter isn’t even 2 weeks old and has more scratches than either of my mavericks! lol it has been living in my truck mostly and not in the case!I did a superb job (1.5 hrs) masking everything that needed masking. My performance was not effected one bit!
I like when spray painted guns start getting a bit worn. They look WAY better. And guys, keep in mind, this is a TOOL not just some Instagram model for the interwebz. The camo paint serves a definite purpose and actually protects the original finish. This gun will absolutely get used a ton as a hunting implement - as it has already
Go ahead. Paint your guns. Here, fren:
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I am either going to do tiger stripe or kryptek Camo cerakote
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No thanks, the original finish on my PCPs will look good as it ages… But I do respect your commitment to making you esthetically unique. Just have zero desire to paint my guns.I did a superb job (1.5 hrs) masking everything that needed masking. My performance was not effected one bit!
I like when spray painted guns start getting a bit worn. They look WAY better. And guys, keep in mind, this is a TOOL not just some Instagram model for the interwebz. The camo paint serves a definite purpose and actually protects the original finish. This gun will absolutely get used a ton as a hunting implement - as it has already
Go ahead. Paint your guns. Here, fren:
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Cool. While I didn't paint my entire gun - I did do the shroud on it a couple of years ago - just something to do. ( lol ) It came out kinda cool and I just left it. I picked up some "green" add-ons here and there to further "compliment" it - the Orion hand guard and magazine(s). Yeah - make it "your own" - some people will dig it, some won't. To each their own.
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Dem dar fat cats using that hi flauting krylon makes a a poor guy like me using $1 a can stuff feel mighty low. im almost ashamed... ( almost
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Which paint works best? And what is best for masking, painters blue tape?I did a superb job (1.5 hrs) masking everything that needed masking. My performance was not effected one bit!
I like when spray painted guns start getting a bit worn. They look WAY better. And guys, keep in mind, this is a TOOL not just some Instagram model for the interwebz. The camo paint serves a definite purpose and actually protects the original finish. This gun will absolutely get used a ton as a hunting implement - as it has already
Go ahead. Paint your guns. Here, fren:
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Tia
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Rustoleum. Links for everything below.
Deep forest green paint: https://amzn.to/47CgkOm
Army green paint: https://amzn.to/47A2OLl
FDE (Khaki) paint: https://amzn.to/45x7L5Q
Earth brown paint: https://amzn.to/44ht0rh
Matte clear coat: https://amzn.to/45eIRbm
Wax for masking: https://amzn.to/3spI1d2
Painter's tape: https://amzn.to/45gagcO
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Rustoleum is stronger than Krylon and requires stronger chemicals to take off. I removed several layers from a rifle of mine and you could see the difference where the 2 different brands were. The Rustoleum required some steel wool and acetone to break it down.
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