painting stock

firebird45331 · 03-03-2008, 06:25 PM

I'm considering painting the stocks on my wasr a flat black has anyone else done this? what kind of prep would I need?

GlockMeister · 03-03-2008, 06:32 PM

You'll have to sane it to get any shine off of it so the paint will stick to it. Then you'll have to primer it, then paint it. Make sure it's what you want to do and I hope you like it when you're done. Cause it's gonna be a pain in the you know what to have to take it all back off. lol

Wouldn't it be easier to just buy the flat black stock in polymer or whatever it's made of? Less of a headache I'd think. Then you'll get the front piece and gas tube as well.

Your firearm, your choice. Good luck.

BaserRonin · 03-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Depending on what condition you stock is in, it can be as simple cleaning it, sanding it, and painting it. This is actually not a bad instructional site on it

Stock Painting Guide

firebird45331 · 03-03-2008, 07:06 PM

i can't find a hand guard that i like. i like tapco shoulder stocks, but i don't like the hand guards

SwedeSteve · 03-04-2008, 08:15 AM

Ultimak makes an awesome handgaurd.

firebird45331 · 03-04-2008, 05:57 PM

yeah i like that ultimak stuff, i don't like fore ends that have ridges or weaver mounts. I like the shape and feel of the wood, but it's just ugly.

ArkansasHunter · 03-04-2008, 06:13 PM

See if there's a body shop near you that does powder coating.
They'll get a kick out of do it for you and may not cost much...A.H

SwedeSteve · 03-04-2008, 07:35 PM

Great idea AH!

03-03-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	painting stock I'm considering painting the stocks on my wasr a flat black has anyone else done this? what kind of prep would I need?

03-03-2008, 06:32 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,158	You'll have to sane it to get any shine off of it so the paint will stick to it. Then you'll have to primer it, then paint it. Make sure it's what you want to do and I hope you like it when you're done. Cause it's gonna be a pain in the you know what to have to take it all back off. lol Wouldn't it be easier to just buy the flat black stock in polymer or whatever it's made of? Less of a headache I'd think. Then you'll get the front piece and gas tube as well. Your firearm, your choice. Good luck. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-04-2008, 08:15 AM	#5
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	Ultimak makes an awesome handgaurd. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#8
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	Great idea AH! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-03-2008, 06:43 PM	#3
BaserRonin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In a Dark Cubicle Posts: 371	Depending on what condition you stock is in, it can be as simple cleaning it, sanding it, and painting it. This is actually not a bad instructional site on it Stock Painting Guide

03-03-2008, 07:06 PM	#4
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	i can't find a hand guard that i like. i like tapco shoulder stocks, but i don't like the hand guards

03-04-2008, 05:57 PM	#6
firebird45331 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	yeah i like that ultimak stuff, i don't like fore ends that have ridges or weaver mounts. I like the shape and feel of the wood, but it's just ugly.

03-04-2008, 06:13 PM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,912	See if there's a body shop near you that does powder coating. They'll get a kick out of do it for you and may not cost much...A.H