Anyone know what is a good AICS paint prep?....I understand that paint doesnt really like to stick to these stocks and there is a certain way to prep these for pain. Anyone know?
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AICS paint prep?....
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Sand them with a good amount of aggression, and use acetone and or brakleen to wipe down the surface right before painting. Doing a good base coat is key.
Sand them with a good amount of aggression, and use acetone and or brakleen to wipe down the surface right before painting. Doing a good base coat is key.
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You're right, paint doesn't stick to the skins of an AICS very well, especially if the rifle gets used for something other than prone or off the bench. In reality, it's no biggie, just pull the skins off and shoot 'em with Krylon again, problem solved.
You're right, paint doesn't stick to the skins of an AICS very well, especially if the rifle gets used for something other than prone or off the bench. In reality, it's no biggie, just pull the skins off and shoot 'em with Krylon again, problem solved.
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I'd disagree with that - if you prep them properly (wash them in dish soap and really hot water, air dry and then degrease), then hit them with Krylon Fusion, allow it to dry and cure as directed between applications and then two or three coats of the cleat matt coat they are fine (unless you spill solvents all over them!).
I'd disagree with that - if you prep them properly (wash them in dish soap and really hot water, air dry and then degrease), then hit them with Krylon Fusion, allow it to dry and cure as directed between applications and then two or three coats of the cleat matt coat they are fine (unless you spill solvents all over them!).
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I have had very good luck with a product called Bulldog, Krylon makes an adhesion promoter as well. You want to clean the surface well, give it multiple light coats of the adhesion promoter (plastic prep), and you have a good surface paint will stick to.
I have had very good luck with a product called Bulldog, Krylon makes an adhesion promoter as well. You want to clean the surface well, give it multiple light coats of the adhesion promoter (plastic prep), and you have a good surface paint will stick to.
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Whatever procedure Cpt Kirk used has worked now for several years! Still no chips or wear off of the paint.
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Whatever procedure Cpt Kirk used has worked now for several years! Still no chips or wear off of the paint.
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After you apply the paint to the skins. Then apply a clear coat to make it more durable. Take some steel wool and dull the finish. This way it is not shinny. This will make you paint have a harder finish.
Clear coat a thin coat.
After you apply the paint to the skins. Then apply a clear coat to make it more durable. Take some steel wool and dull the finish. This way it is not shinny. This will make you paint have a harder finish.
Clear coat a thin coat.
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Here is another coat with different colors. Same rules apply when coating the rifle.
Here is another coat with different colors. Same rules apply when coating the rifle.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SoCalPete</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Captain Kirk, where do you get your "Bulldog"? Thanks. </div></div>
Auto body supply store. Krylon makes a "adhesion promoter" as well, works good if you cant find Bulldog.
Kirk R
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SoCalPete</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Captain Kirk, where do you get your "Bulldog"? Thanks. </div></div>
Auto body supply store. Krylon makes a "adhesion promoter" as well, works good if you cant find Bulldog.
Kirk R
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Thanks Captain Kirk. I don't currently have a stock to paint, but my attempt at painting my barreled action and bottom metal didn't go as well as I had hoped; perhaps I didn't "rough up" the metal surfaces well enough and I think 400 grit sand paper is inadequate. I think I will try 300 grit or rougher for next attempt, but I also think I will stick to Aluma-hyde II for metal and Krylon for the stock.
Will give the adhesion promoter a try when I get the stock. Thanks again.
Thanks Captain Kirk. I don't currently have a stock to paint, but my attempt at painting my barreled action and bottom metal didn't go as well as I had hoped; perhaps I didn't "rough up" the metal surfaces well enough and I think 400 grit sand paper is inadequate. I think I will try 300 grit or rougher for next attempt, but I also think I will stick to Aluma-hyde II for metal and Krylon for the stock.
Will give the adhesion promoter a try when I get the stock. Thanks again.
Re: AICS paint prep?....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is another coat with different colors. Same rules apply when coating the rifle.
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Don't lay that gun down in TX and walk off, you won't be able to find it again. Nice job.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is another coat with different colors. Same rules apply when coating the rifle.
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Don't lay that gun down in TX and walk off, you won't be able to find it again. Nice job.
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I used steel wool and then left it out in the hot sun for a while. I then used a lot of break cleaner, sprayed with fusion. Once it dried I used Krylon on it. When it rubs of hit it again.
I used steel wool and then left it out in the hot sun for a while. I then used a lot of break cleaner, sprayed with fusion. Once it dried I used Krylon on it. When it rubs of hit it again.
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I use PPG plastic adhesion promoter, you can get it at a auto body supply shop. Wipe all surfaces to be painted with acetone or 90% isopropyl alcohol thoroughly. Use a few coats of the ppg stuff, then paint. Letting it dry in the sun or under a heat lamp helps.
I use PPG plastic adhesion promoter, you can get it at a auto body supply shop. Wipe all surfaces to be painted with acetone or 90% isopropyl alcohol thoroughly. Use a few coats of the ppg stuff, then paint. Letting it dry in the sun or under a heat lamp helps.
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Rubbed mine down with acetone and a scothbrite pad. Used a couple coats of matte clear over Krylon and it's been holding up well.
Rubbed mine down with acetone and a scothbrite pad. Used a couple coats of matte clear over Krylon and it's been holding up well.
