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Title: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: bootmud on August 02, 2008, 10:41:55 AM
First I sanded the existing clear coat to give the paint a nice surface to adhere to.  This wasn't very fun but I figured it would be better in the long run.

Then I folled up by tapeing what I didn't want painted.

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0106.jpg)

Next was a good base coat.  I was looking for a more open pattern that wasn't to dark. I think if they are to dark they just look black at a distance so I used the two lightest colors (green & tan).

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0118.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0108.jpg)

Then I started with the stencils using the dark brown color, then I added some with the tan as well. 

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0112.jpg)

I couldn't resist personalizing it a bit.  Each side of the end of the barrel got a Backstabber logo. :grin:

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0116.jpg)

Next I added a coat of flat clear coat to help protect from chips and flakes.  I removed the tape and put the sling back on and now it's ready to make some noise. ;)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0123.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0119.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/bootmudhunt/101_0121.jpg)

Thanks for all the input all of you gave!

bootmud

Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: FinsnFur on August 02, 2008, 10:53:14 AM
I like :eyebrownod:
Nice job
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: pitw on August 02, 2008, 11:16:54 AM
Nice job :bowingsmilie:.  Just don't turn your back on it as you might not find it again. :doh2:
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: bootmud on August 02, 2008, 11:32:24 AM
I forgot to mention, and this is no joke.  My wife came out when I was just about done, she picks up a can of the camo paint and says.....

" Camo paint?  How does this work?  How many colors come out at one time?" :doh2:

Did I mention she's a blonde. :whew:
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: wv_yoter on August 02, 2008, 12:46:13 PM
Quote from: bootmud on August 02, 2008, 11:32:24 AM
I forgot to mention, and this is no joke.  My wife came out when I was just about done, she picks up a can of the camo paint and says.....

" Camo paint?  How does this work?  How many colors come out at one time?" :doh2:

Did I mention she's a blonde. :whew:

Sounds like something my wife would say :laf:
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: Coulter on August 02, 2008, 02:37:46 PM
Nicely done...did you put any kind of clear coat over to prevent chipping or wear?

Oh...my daughter just finished mowing our grass you want me to send her your way :nono:

Steve
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: bootmud on August 02, 2008, 04:16:03 PM
Quote from: Coulter on August 02, 2008, 02:37:46 PM
Nicely done...did you put any kind of clear coat over to prevent chipping or wear?

Oh...my daughter just finished mowing our grass you want me to send her your way :nono:

Steve

:biggrin:  Yes, I put 2 coats of mat clearcoat.  Please send here asap.  There's an Andrew Jackson sitting on the counter for her when she's finished.  I've been putting the grass off for the last week. :laf:
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: HaMeR on August 02, 2008, 05:03:41 PM
 :shck:


:confused:



:shrug:


What gun??


:laf: :laf:  Thats a cool lookin rig right there boot!! I say ya done good!!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: coyote101 on August 02, 2008, 08:46:17 PM
Very nice. I really like the way you left the checkering unpainted.

Pat
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: Bopeye on August 02, 2008, 09:15:04 PM
That is one sweet looking paint job. Ya did good pal.  :huh: Oops that's Ackleys pet name. Sorry.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: .204 ABolt Gets New Facelift
Post by: alscalls on August 02, 2008, 10:04:39 PM
 :yoyo: