A small project I had in mind for a while

[JohnnyTactical305]

For some time I wanted to color my Vortex Strikefire OD green. I was thinking of going with Duracoat but really didn't want to spend the $$$$. Turns out I had to go to Home Depot to pick up some lights for the kitchen, and low and behold they had the camouflage paint I was looking for. Here is the final result, enjoy.

 

[JaPes]

Looks good!

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

Thanks, it was my first time doing something like this on a firearm related object.

 

[oneyeopn]

What kind of paint was it? Inquiring minds want to know. It does really look good.

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

That's the paint, I noticed on the back flip up cover for some reason it didnt stick to the the edges. I actually want it to have somewhat of a worn look. Overall I am happy, it has a nice flat, non shiny look to it.

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

Actually i believe I got foliage green, not OD Green. Oh well I might have to paint the M&P to match the strikefire.

 

[arizona98tj]

Do you intend to paint a camo pattern on it with one or more other colors?

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

Do you intend to paint a camo pattern on it with one or more other colors?

Originally no but since I didn't get the desired color I defiantly am gonna try a camo pattern.

 

[oneyeopn]

I want to see how that turns out. When I was working on my second rifle the other day, I seriously thought about camoing it.

 

[storeyteller]

Me likey!!!!

 

[stavman11]

Hmmmm

Camo wont do ME any good in the desert....

Maybe some desert SW Colors........

Crud.... now ya got me THINKING.........

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

I am gonna leave the rifle alone for now, just camo the strikefire.

 

[jsimmons]

If you take a picture of your expected/local area of operation, you can use CamoPicker to assist you is selecting the most appropriate color combination using paint from any manufacturer (Krylon, Rustoleum, Duracoat, GunKoat, etc).

Regarding Rustolem and Krylon, yeah, it's inexpensive and quick to apply, but how does it hold up to cleaning solvents?

 

[jsimmons]

View attachment 81763

That's the paint, I noticed on the back flip up cover for some reason it didnt stick to the the edges. I actually want it to have somewhat of a worn look. Overall I am happy, it has a nice flat, non shiny look to it.

View attachment 81764

It's difficult to make paint stick to an edge. The only thing you can go is try to soften the sharpness of the edge so that it's more rounded, and then apply several very light coats.

Also, lens caps are often a lot more flexible and paint is more likely to crack and peel away from it with repeated flexing. If you could find some lens covers already molded in the desired color, that would be optimal.

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

If you take a picture of your expected/local area of operation, you can use CamoPicker to assist you is selecting the most appropriate color combination using paint from any manufacturer (Krylon, Rustoleum, Duracoat, GunKoat, etc).

Regarding Rustolem and Krylon, yeah, it's inexpensive and quick to apply, but how does it hold up to cleaning solvents?

I am thinking of the Everglades/Big Cypress swamp, lots of greens, grays, & browns

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

Finished product

 

[MP22]

I have to say it looks sweet.

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

 

[JohnnyTactical305]

Top of strikefire

 

[ZeroTolerance6]

Nice job JT!