not sure if i should paint or not
Photos m40a1 paint or no paint
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Re: m40a1 paint or no paint
The only thing that looks better than a stripped M40A1 is a painted and then beat all to hell M40A1. Don't forget the riggers tape/isomat cheek rest with a piece of cammie paint caked moleskin on it. That's what an A1 is supposed to look like.
One of these days I'll get my A1 back, and I'll use the hell out of it again.
The only thing that looks better than a stripped M40A1 is a painted and then beat all to hell M40A1. Don't forget the riggers tape/isomat cheek rest with a piece of cammie paint caked moleskin on it. That's what an A1 is supposed to look like.
One of these days I'll get my A1 back, and I'll use the hell out of it again.
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me, i wouldnt change a thing
me, i wouldnt change a thing
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The only reason I painted mine is because it started to get some surface rust, so I scrubbed the hell out of it and then layered a nice coat of krylon on it. Still got to keep an eye on it, but there is no reason to paint it unless you need to, looks good the way it is!!
Semper Fi!!
The only reason I painted mine is because it started to get some surface rust, so I scrubbed the hell out of it and then layered a nice coat of krylon on it. Still got to keep an eye on it, but there is no reason to paint it unless you need to, looks good the way it is!!
Semper Fi!!
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I'd leave her. She looks perfect just the way she is.
I'd leave her. She looks perfect just the way she is.
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if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week.
if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week. </div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week. </div></div>
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i agree leave it...
i agree leave it...
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Paint it and keep it!!
Paint it and keep it!!
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Some of my collection, you will not see for sale. This is one of those items. I am forever buying and selling USMC spec rifles, parts and optics. Have to raise money to diversify my collection. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week.</div></div>
Some of my collection, you will not see for sale. This is one of those items. I am forever buying and selling USMC spec rifles, parts and optics. Have to raise money to diversify my collection. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week.</div></div>
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TWO MAN ATTACK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some of my collection, you will not see for sale. This is one of those items. I am forever buying and selling USMC spec rifles, parts and optics. Have to raise money to diversify my collection. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week.</div></div> </div></div>
then by all means....paint away hardcharger.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TWO MAN ATTACK</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Some of my collection, you will not see for sale. This is one of those items. I am forever buying and selling USMC spec rifles, parts and optics. Have to raise money to diversify my collection. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Killswitch engage</div><div class="ubbcode-body">if your gonna field it then i would paint it...but as much as i see you selling shit you probably better leave it alone cause you might be selling it next week.</div></div> </div></div>
then by all means....paint away hardcharger.
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No paint.
No paint.
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No paint. Leave the smear.
No paint. Leave the smear.
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Looks good the way it is I wouldn't paint it!!!
Looks good the way it is I wouldn't paint it!!!
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no paint. like the way they look too much. Each and every so unique.
DT
no paint. like the way they look too much. Each and every so unique.
DT
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dont do it!
dont do it!
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Paint it with krylon you can always take it off, they look so much better with paint
Paint it with krylon you can always take it off, they look so much better with paint
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still hasnt been painted!
still hasnt been painted!
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Paint/field prep and beat the hell out of it!
Paint/field prep and beat the hell out of it!
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I like the looks of a rifle that looks well used. Not "abused", but one that looks like it has seen honest service out in the rocks, mud, dirt, dust and wherever else they get that well seasoned "salty" look.
After wearing out 3 barrels, two scopes, two slings, ands one bi-pod, I finally broke down and got the metalwork professionally painted olive drab last time I had my M40A1 re-barreled. Frankly, it looks too nice, and I think it needs some gouges, scratches, scuffs and some then a bit of Krylon, and she will be beautiful once again.
Lookin' salty, is a compliment I think.
I like the looks of a rifle that looks well used. Not "abused", but one that looks like it has seen honest service out in the rocks, mud, dirt, dust and wherever else they get that well seasoned "salty" look.
After wearing out 3 barrels, two scopes, two slings, ands one bi-pod, I finally broke down and got the metalwork professionally painted olive drab last time I had my M40A1 re-barreled. Frankly, it looks too nice, and I think it needs some gouges, scratches, scuffs and some then a bit of Krylon, and she will be beautiful once again.
Lookin' salty, is a compliment I think.
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I did a rattle can job on mine and it has lasted for several seasons without any touchups. But my BA is cerakoted in OD so any scratches or gouges blends in well.
I did a rattle can job on mine and it has lasted for several seasons without any touchups. But my BA is cerakoted in OD so any scratches or gouges blends in well.
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