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derrick007
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 Posted - 01/09/2006 : 8:59:17 PM
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| Is there a paint that will make your gun look like black metal. its a cybergun M16A1, if that matters. this gun would look great if it wasnt so plastic lookin. |
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Xplosive
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Member Since: 06/04/2003 |
Posted - 01/09/2006 : 9:20:38 PM
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| You could use the foil tape method and then paint over that. THat way some real metal would show through. |
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the ROOB
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Member Since: 08/30/2005 |
Posted - 01/10/2006 : 09:07:05 AM
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there are metalic paints but you dont want to use them unless you want your gun to sparkle sparkle (you don't). you might think about spraying you gun camoflage, camo paint job took the plasticy look away from my UTG 870. now it looks just like a stubby version of my uncles boar hunting shotgun.
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derrick007
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USA
Member Since: 06/17/2005 |
Posted - 01/10/2006 : 6:13:11 PM
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OMG I CANT BELIVE I DIDNT THINK OF THIS! Testors metal flake plastic model paint.
http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=2214
i could then spray a flat clearcoat over this, so it would look like polished metal, painted black. do yall think this will work?
and i could use the red for the '70 mustang boss 302 i just baught. |
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AGuineaPig
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Member Since: 05/14/2005 |
Posted - 01/10/2006 : 7:31:21 PM
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| No..I think the paint will be too shiny to actually look like a gun finish. |
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the ROOB
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Member Since: 08/30/2005 |
Posted - 01/10/2006 : 7:37:53 PM
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| i will look like your gun is covered in very fine glitter, not made of polished metal. |
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krome
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Member Since: 06/24/2005 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 12:45:08 AM
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| You could try using touch up spray paint for cars.You can buy the color to match the gons actual color or you can try a 2 stage effect using paint.Start by painting a metal color(chrome/silver) as your base color let it dry completely then apply a thin coat of black or dark gray(charcol color) let it dry.Make sure that if you want that worn look, apply a thin coat of the dark color and with some 2000grit wet sand paper to sand down the parts tgat the metal is showing.If the paint looks too shiney sand it or get Testor "dull" clear spray,it is used to finish off the military plastic kits and gives then an even look and dulls any shine. |
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TehLlama
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USA
Member Since: 05/25/2004 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 01:19:12 AM
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Don't clearcoat over it -- just put more laters
If you put enough layers of flat, and then put one metallic coat finish on as almost a glaze, you can get it to look right in about 75% of all angles -- plastic will look like plastic, but it can look EXTREELY convincing. |
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DJMikeOz
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Member Since: 12/17/2004 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 01:54:49 AM
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Just use Krylon ultra flat black. It looks right every time. If you like Testors then try 2 parts flat black to 1 part battle ship dark grey. It will look black indoors and really dark grey in daylight. Just enough to give the rifle a very subtle two tone look in sunlight.
I used to use that mix for painting German WW2 tank models. except I would use a 50/50 mix for highlights and dry brushing, and a black wash for filling in small receses and cracks. But you can try that too if you want. |
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Spidey
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Member Since: 11/22/2004 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 04:36:23 AM
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Originally posted by DJMikeOz
Just use Krylon ultra flat black.
That's what I use.
I even used it on my TM G36C, as it was too "shiney" for me. So I just did a light spray job on it with that, it blended nice so it looks like the real gun (which is what I was going for, not a "metal" look). |
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Mr. Marui
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Member Since: 12/19/2004 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 05:48:57 AM
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| Yea krylon is good. |
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krome
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Member Since: 06/24/2005 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 12:34:49 PM
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| It is not an easy process,I have been using those techniques(spray paints) for years.The only thing I can say is to practice,and you will see for yourself the differences that you can achieve and develope your own technique. |
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TheManWithThePlasticMag
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USA
Member Since: 11/12/2003 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 1:10:25 PM
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| I use Rustoleum flat black over a grey primer basecoat. Looks just like metal. |
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Souske
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Member Since: 08/01/2004 |
Posted - 01/13/2006 : 5:48:49 PM
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| Problem is that paint wears off overtime, even with clearcoats. As someone said above, you can use my foil tape method to get the look. The challenge is applying the tape on effectively. |
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AGuineaPig
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Member Since: 05/14/2005 |
Posted - 01/14/2006 : 02:37:50 AM
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| Use several coats and it should last longer. Besides, if the gun is originally black and you paint it black, even if it wears off, it will give your weapon a more "combat" look. |
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derrick007
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Member Since: 06/17/2005 |
Posted - 01/15/2006 : 12:10:20 PM
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As some of you may know, i am converting my humble little M16A1 into the legendary AR-15 SP1. Eugene Stoners first, sucsesful, rifle of this design, and the gun that started the M16 dynasty. im doing this because my dad had an SP1 back in the day, when he was in 82nd airborne. he says its a cool project and is financialy helping me out with the project (he buys the paint and pays for shipping of the flash hider and 20 round mag) now, painting it in the first place will make it look more real, so i just want to get the color right. what paint should i get if i want the dark gray of the real SP1?
heres a pick of the real steel that im trying to match
http://images.gunsamerica.com/upload/976667409-1.jpg |
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khoops66
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Member Since: 01/18/2006 |
Posted - 01/30/2006 : 10:10:38 PM
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| In past years i have used different gloss paints. This makes a sort of a "shine" that you might see on a chrome or metal object. Be aware of different brands though some paints can really get clogged and might affect the gun. |
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The Old Man
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Posted - 02/01/2006 : 07:01:24 AM
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For military style weapons, use "Sandable Automobile Black Primer". Whats nice about this type of paint is that it has a flat finish and is much more durable than modeling enamels and dries very quickly.
After wiping down the gun with water (to take off any surface oil and grit) and completely drying it off, apply three LIGHT coates of paint. Make sure each coat is dry before applying the next.
Another nice aspect of this paint is that, as the gun is handled and used, the high points take on a different texture. Just as real firearms do (such as holster wear).
If your surface gets scratched or banged up (which is also what happens with military style arms), you can easily spray over that area and you wont have to worry about "matching up" the color. |
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Is there a paint that makes plastic look metal
