Gunsmithing stock finish

[huntall]

What do I need to seal off a wood stock that has been stipped down to bare wood so not to have bleed through of the wood grain? I will be painting with Krylon. I have made one attempt with primer and then two coats with flat black but had steaking of the wood grain with shiney spots in these areas. I would like to make it look like synthetic.
Thanks
Huntall

 

[Captain Kirk]

Re: stock finish

If you want the base coat to look more uniform before you paint, you can use steel wool or a scotch-brite pad to even out the texture, follow it up with paint.

Kirk R

 

[bohem]

Re: stock finish

After the 0000 steel wool or scotch brite, try a matte finish clear that hardens. A coat or two of that usually gives me enough material that the wood grain doesn't show and then you can krylon and clear to your heart's content on top of it.

 

[USMCj]

Re: stock finish

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">After the 0000 steel wool or scotch brite, try a matte finish clear that hardens. A coat or two of that usually gives me enough material that the wood grain doesn't show and then you can krylon and clear to your heart's content on top of it. </div></div>

What he said, thats the only way you are going to seal the grain so it doesnt show under the paint. After a few coats of clear, wait for it to harden, and wet sand it with 600grit wet/dry sandpaper so it smooth before you hit it with Krylon.

 

[Rhys]

Re: stock finish

You could also texture the stock to hide the grain. Rattle can undercoat works well. Just let it dry for several days prior to painting after the undercoat is applied.