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painted weapon pics 56k warning
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They (@ARnie airsoft) seem happy to use Krylon paint, but from my experience on different metals and plastics it scratches easily on metal. It bonds really well to plastic or hard plastic though. I noticed some ppl used this scratching off on metal to their advantage using a scrub brush on strategic parts of the gun to give it a realistic "worn in due to battle look".
I've had many great experiences using automotive paint on metals using airbrush but you can acheive a good job too using a can of auto paint from canadian tire. Just be aware though, Can T auto paint you really have to shake well or colours will run, and the paint is much thinner than krylon, so don't spray too much on the first coat. Even if not all 100% of the surface you are spraying thats ok for the first coat because you are doing a 2nd and 3 coat soon anyhow.
basic tips just in case 20-25 cel temp of area best
- i like to use the big cardboard box and newspaper method since it blocks wind gusts and dust.
-after taking apart prep the gun with a lint free cloth, if it is grease dirty clean it up. don't use harsh chemical on the gun especially on the plastic or it may warp.
-use masking taping rubbed on parts you don't want painted.
-paint in a well ventilated area, that is relatively dust free.
-shake the can for at least ten minutes and shake it inbetween spray strokes of horizontal 6-10 inches from gun part.
-give very light coats and let dry as per can instructions rather than 1 thick coat.
-you can do very minor wet/dry sanding inbetween coats for unlevel areas where the paint colour looks uneven.
- a clear matt coat (not gloss, unless you want a shiny gun) as a final coat will help against nicks and chips.
-let the paint harden before you use the gun in battle. eg at least 48 hrs.
* also have a clean up place ready before painting, and a secure (eg from little brother) place where to put the painting box with the parts so they can dry in peace.