Ozzy Fudd Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 sorry, seems like this topic gets dragged up every other week, took a look and couldnt see what im after so thought id ask ive seen some nice pics of painted stocks on here lately, and now im considering doing the stock of my 10/22. its just something to pass the time during winter tbh, but before i go and buy all the paint and start deciding what camo scheme im going to use i wanted to check a couple of things. firstly, would i need to take the existing varnish off the stock before painting it? secondly, how scratch resistant is the finished result (usually)? the stock on my 10/22 looks like itd be a pain in the *** to strip, so wanted to check if i had to or not. also theres no point spending hours upon hours creating a masterpiece if the first time i take it out half the paint gets scratched off so just wanted to ask the experts! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 yes u would have to remove the varnish/oil before u paint it .... otherwise u will get a reaction ( blistering appearing or orange peel effect ) as for the paint ... depends on what u use . if ur talking normal gloss etc then it will scratch the first time u take the gun out u need to find a paint system which has a lacquer available ... so u can give it a protective top coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 cheers ill maybe pick up a cheap 2nd hand stock then, so the rifle wont be out of action while im painting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 auto paints or model paint come with lacquer system..... model paints are designed not to soak into softwood either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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