Gunsmithing painting a sunshade

[stello1001]

Hello all,

I have not been able to find a sunshade for my weaver tactical in color black. I was able to find a silver one and will be purchasing it. I have heard many people use the black Testors paint from Walmart because it is almost an exact match to the scope itself. Is there a specific way I should prepare the shade before painting? I am not a painter but like to do things myself. Any tips or advice?
Thank you...

 

[Wannashootit]

No matter the coating, I always follow the manufacturer's prep instructions on the can. That said, in the absence of instructions degreasing is always mandatory and a light scuffing with a scotchbrite pad before can't hurt- and more light coats, are always better than a heavy one so you don't risk runs/sags.

 

[stello1001]

No matter the coating, I always follow the manufacturer's prep instructions on the can. That said, in the absence of instructions degreasing is always mandatory and a light scuffing with a scotchbrite pad before can't hurt- and more light coats, are always better than a heavy one so you don't risk runs/sags.

Thank you for the advice. When you say more light coats, doespecially that mean I have to wait until completely dries before reapplying? Just wanting to make sure I understand correctly.

 

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1) scuff surface with scotchbright pad
2) apply gloves
3) completely degrease part with Acetone
4) tape off anything you dont want painted (IE. threads)
5) warm part with a hairdrier (optional but recommended)
6) place paint cans in a bath of hot water (NOT BOILING) for a few minutes(optional but recommended)
7) hold the can about 10" away, and lightly coat your part....you do not need 100% coverage
8) wait about 10 minutes for the solvent to flash off (IE. paint is no longer wet, but doesnt have to be 100% dry).....you can use a hairdrier to speed this up.
9) repeat steps 7 and 8 until part is completely covered.
10) wait about a week for paint to cure before use.

 

[stello1001]

1) scuff surface with scotchbright pad
2) apply gloves
3) completely degrease part with Acetone
4) tape off anything you dont want painted (IE. threads)
5) warm part with a hairdrier (optional but recommended)
6) place paint cans in a bath of hot water (NOT BOILING) for a few minutes(optional but recommended)
7) hold the can about 10" away, and lightly coat your part....you do not need 100% coverage
8) wait about 10 minutes for the solvent to flash off (IE. paint is no longer wet, but doesnt have to be 100% dry).....you can use a hairdrier to speed this up.
9) repeat steps 7 and 8 until part is completely covered.
10) wait about a week for paint to cure before use.

Awesome info, thanks much...