Thread: Paint...

if it gets wet alot yes... even if you put primer back on top for that "flat look", one good layer of colour should be enough to seal it from moisture (gloss seals best)

Cheers Beavis

Leathel, my application is for a bush pig, only out the cupboard 2 x a month, was thinking if it gets scratched or looking a bit shit, just spray another couple of coats on, cheers for the heads up though.

Dino

what colours are available in the Wattyl Super Etch spray cans ? the wattyl website is not very helpful...

anybody tried the Rust-Oleum Camo spray cans ?
RustOleum.com

Nice,worth the wait

Your rite there leathel, super etch does need a top coat, it is porous so will rust with a bit of time and will mark up easy I would think, that LIC is great stuff and bloody hard as!

Beavis, how is your paint job going in terms of wear and tear ? Did you spray anything on top of the super etch in the end ?

Originally Posted by ebf

Beavis, how is your paint job going in terms of wear and tear ? Did you spray anything on top of the super etch in the end ?

I actually traded that rifle not long after doing it. New owner was happy with it, but now he is selling it after barely using it. I noticed in some places it flaked off very easy. It's ok on the cheap or in a pinch but no substitute for a proper finish IMO.

ta, was especially interested in the action side.

did painting the bolt have any effect on the action ?

i have to decide if the new project is going to be blue + traditional wood stock vs painted action (black) and painted stock (olive green ?)... it going to be a bush basher, so not sure on longevity if I go the paint route.

Action cycled fine. Actually looked quite nice.