Gunsmithing Camo Ckote in "crazy" colors- anyone done it?

[Wannashootit]

So I found the time to do a new .300 WSM build for myself for a change.
Multicam stencils, I was about to do the usual "earthtones"...(multicam bright green, coyote tan, desert verde, etc)

Then I'm thinkin'...it's a LR target stick- why not something a bit on the wild side for a change?
I've done some pink AR shit for a local pawn shop that builds/sells them- but that's about it.

Pinks, purples, reds- maybe I'm nuts and would hate it when it's done; nothing that couldn't be blasted off and redone- but spending a day redoing a camo job isn't exactly fun. I'm pretty good with coordinating the usual earthtones, but not a clue as to what might look good on the "extreme" end.

Anyone done this? Color suggestions- pics? Show 'em off!

 

[SharpsNitro]

Do you have a stencil cutter with software? I usually mock it up on the computer to see what different colors look like in the pattern. It’s a little tougher to do with color fades. I’ve done some non-traditional colors with digital camo and Damascus but not multicam.

 

[Mudflap621]

Check out Altus they have some custom chassis colors that are kinda cool.

 

[akmike47]

People do odd colors all the time

 

[gconnoyer]

I did a bright sponge "camo" at someones request for a Prairie dog gun.
He loves it lol, thats all that matters I suppose.

 

[Wannashootit]

Do you have a stencil cutter with software?

Yep, nothing serious. Recent Cricut cutter, downloading files from Etsy (found a few good ones)- no ability to display color mock-ups tho.
Got tired of paying a fortune for the commercial stencils, it's paid for itself already after a few jobs.

Just lookin' for some ideas. Wife's watching "Masked Singer" and just saw a giant chili pepper costume- bright ass green and candy apple red- might be an idea.

Just wondering what others might've done that they'd like to show off on that theme.

 

[Krob95]

I wouldnt mind doing something like this tbh lmao

 

[Wannashootit]

My wife thinks I've lost it... telling me it'll be a girlie rifle and to wear my rainbow shirt to the range...

 

[just browsing]

A few I’ve come across in my musings:

 

[just browsing]

And of course the usual favorite.

 

[Krob95]

Ah yes. The perfection that is the Altus saltwater

 

[TacT-MecH]

I had Branden at custom gun Coatings do this scheme for me. It turned out great and better than I could have hoped for.

 

[TACC]

That looks great, interesting design

 

[TacT-MecH]

That looks great, interesting design

Thank you. I found a geometric camo online and overlaid a topo camp to make the design.

 

[SharpsNitro]

Here are a couple of non-traditional jobs I’ve done. The first I call Koi-moflage. The second one is a Copper State camo.

 

[SharpsNitro]

And here is a red and black Damascus pattern.

 

[Maxduty]

Tikka T3X stock I bought for a project. While I like it, I ended up with a CTR instead.

 

[fancygunz]

A few I’ve come across in my musings:

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Love the orange pistol, any more info on how to get something like that done?

 

[Mike_P]

I cerakote for a living (Certified), so yes. Done it and do it daily. To include uv sensitive colors, Metallics, custom colors…

The orange pistol is simple. Done it a million times in every color you can think of!

Happy to help if you have specific questions.

 

[just browsing]

Love the orange pistol, any more info on how to get something like that done?

I think those were from Cajun Gunworks or someplace similar. Can’t remember where I found them.

I would also have full confidence that Custom Gun Coatings could get you hooked up with a similar pattern if you showed them what you were looking for.

 

[Phatcow]

I wouldnt mind doing something like this tbh lmao View attachment 7762044

I thought the same thing lol

Turns out that company is run by a sketchy dude though, I barely got my rifle back after 5 months after lots of phone calls. There's a whole thread dedicated to people who's firearms are being held hostage there..

Reprif cerakote problem

Has anyone here used them? I sent some parts in 4 months ago and now can't get ahold of anyone.

www.snipershide.com

Otherwise, rifle looks great!

 

[Krob95]

I thought the same thing lol

Turns out that company is run by a sketchy dude though, I barely got my rifle back after 5 months after lots of phone calls. There's a whole thread dedicated to people who's firearms are being held hostage there..

Reprif cerakote problem

Has anyone here used them? I sent some parts in 4 months ago and now can't get ahold of anyone.

www.snipershide.com

Otherwise, rifle looks great!

Looks sick man! Yeah I hadn't seen them post anything for a long time and then seen the owner went AWOL and has been giving people the run around.

 

[Wannashootit]

Great ideas, gentlemen- thanks.
Debating whether to go "all-in" on bright/loud- or keep it toned-down a bit overall with a bright accent color to set it off.
Thinking it probably makes sense to invest the time to do some small mock-ups on sheet metal.

Definitely some nice looking work above.

 

[BLKWLFK9]

I'm about to send the AI off for a kick ass kote job. Shit is gonna be bitch'n.

 

[TurboTrout]

What about hydrodip and clear coat?

Some pretty cool options

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Hydro-Dip can apply both licensed and unlicensed hydrographic films to your projects. However, our licensed films shown here are not available for resale or in DIY dip kit form.

www.hydrodip.com

 

[johnnyvw]

cerakote and duracoat both have lots of pictures on their websites for inspiration

 

[LRI]

One from years ago.

 

[jcheng]

I wouldnt mind doing something like this tbh lmao View attachment 7762044

I used him before the issues everyone was having and it turned out great!

 

[wpeach1912]

I spray painted a couple

 

[kindabitey]

I did the one on top. You'd have to ask @Patty who did the multicam on the bottom.

 

[toader]

Here's my rattle can cerakote job.....not any crazy colors but I think it came out pretty damn good!!

 

[Mbaysinger89]

My Gravedigger theme.

 

[Short-bus]

I've been getting more inquiries on some of the wilder, louder color options for some PRS type competition rifles, and been working with one of my customers on some color options. I did the AI ATX with the Orange/Gray/Black scheme posted by @just browsing . I know I have some more projects in the pipeline that are going to have some bright colors, and wild schemes, and i'm looking forward to doing them.

No reason not to do bright, or loud colors and a wild pattern. Do something unique, that's the point of customizing the paint, so you have something someone else doesn't have, and something that's fun.

Branden

 

[just browsing]

I used him before the issues everyone was having and it turned out great!

Lol this thing has to get the AI purists sooooo riled up. I dig it.

 

[Milf Dots]

It's time someone does a Corvette yellow, black, white, maybe with a hint of bright red, camo pattern.

 

[el_chupo_]

It's time someone does a Corvette yellow, black, white, maybe with a hint of bright red, camo pattern.

There are a surprising number of camo wraps on various cars in the last few years.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

My $400 ACC is getting this when it comes in.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

I used him before the issues everyone was having and it turned out great!

That looks amazing. How many no scope headshots did you have to get to unlock that skin?

 

[samb300]

Custom Gun Coatings

 

[jcheng]

That looks amazing. How many no scope headshots did you have to get to unlock that skin?

Just 1 360 no scope headshot!

 

[SharpsNitro]

Just finished this one up for a customer. Didn’t have a bipod handy so just leaned it up against the curing oven.

 

[RS14]

Custom Gun Coatings

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Still one of my absolute favorites.

 

[Wannashootit]

Wifey said maybe I shoulda taken only one hit of blotter...

I think I can safely say I won't see anything like it at the range next week.

 

[pmclaine]

Original initiator of the fine arts...... @VJJPunisher

 

[buffalowinter]

Wife's Biathlon gun.

 

[Chasingpro]

Wifey said maybe I shoulda taken only one hit of blotter...

I think I can safely say I won't see anything like it at the range next week.

Probably the wildest one I’ve seen.

 

[kthomas]

A couple that I've had Branden at Custom Gun Coatings do:

Wife's rifle:

My .300NM:

 

[Jigstick]

Make it flesh colored with a big purple muzzle brake

 

[cjs88]

This is my AR. Took it to the shop with a picture of an emerald tree boa and said make it look like that. Pistol is not mine but I've always like it

 

[acudaowner]