Painting glass filled nylon...

Butters · Post by **Butters** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:29 am

I'm planning on painting a Glass filled/Nylon rifle stock and want to ask if anyones done this before. Thinking about going with a Camo green as opposed to straight black. Would it be advisable to prime it first? What's the best/most durable flatcoat? What about lube/ gun oil reactivity with the paint or overcoat? Any suggestions?

Lt. Z0mBe · Post by **Lt. Z0mBe** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm

You may need engine primer and engine paint. Firearms oil and solvent will kill most paints.

Since you're painting the stock, and it is a weapon, leave it a bit rough before priming. Wet sanding before the priming, clean well, prime, wet sand, and hit it with engine paint. I cannot stress this enough - use engine primers with engine paints. They must be compatible with one another. Engine paints are about the only thing that will handle firearms oils and solvents.

There are other formulations out there that will work and are made especially for firearms. But, the last time I painted a 'coon rifle stock 10 years ago, those formulations had trouble with nylon stocks used primarily in 'coon rifles and tac shotguns. That's why I used what they used at the gun-shop - engine primer and paint. Things may have changed in the past ten years. You can also head over to www.shotgunworld.com. They are really knowledgeable over there.

I hope this helps.

Kenny

Butters · Post by **Butters** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:54 pm

Well, thanks. Hmmm. Doesn't seem like there'd be much choice in engine paint colors.

I'll check out the forum you suggested tho'.

Andrew Gorman · Post by **Andrew Gorman** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:50 am

Lots of engine colors are available- take a peek at
http://search.eastwood.com/search?p=Q&s ... grid&srt=0
Antique car suppliers will have Packard and Ford Model A dark green paint, which might work for you.