Painting The M-P 15-22

[Hole Fire]

Any info on paints to use and preps before painting,and how to maintain and clean the finished product!

 

[macnamara]

Hey mate. I used Krylon camo paints (available from Walmart, etc). I didn't prep the weapon (as in rub it down, etc), just taped over the bolt as seen from the ejection port and, plugged the barrel and mag well with newspaper. In addition, I masked the iron sights just to make them stand out (up to you on that one though). I never had a huge gap between my upper and lower so never bothered filling any gaps (but you might want to).

I'm not a fan of mimicking a pattern (eg, Multicam), as I don't like the looks of those paint jobs when they wear down (which it will). I prefer strokes / snake skin, etc, that will not look so out of place when the paint inevitably does wear down / off.

I won't post a pic of the weapon, as there is a thread for that, but here's my flickr.

smith & wesson m&p15-22 with primary arms micro dot | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Good luck, have fun and post pics when you're done! Make it yours!

 

[GeoffSFAs10]

I used krylon on mine. I wiped it down with water, then did a light sanding, wipe again with rubbing alcohol, sprayed primer, then sprayed color. Mine has seen no chips or wear in over a year of use and we use it pretty hard. im going to be painting more of it soon and plan to do the same steps.

 

[jsimmons]

You might want to look at this application (written by yours truly)

CamoPicker

Beyond that, Krylon is a good way to go because it's easier to apply and re-apply. The main problem is that it's not very durable. Duracoat is very durable in comparison, and comes in a much wider array of colors than krylon, but it's more difficult to apply (you need to buy an airbrush). There are several coating manufacturers out there. The key to any paintjob is surface preparation. Rough it up and clean it well before spraying any paint.

 

[Hole Fire]

Hey mate. I used Krylon camo paints (available from Walmart, etc). I didn't prep the weapon (as in rub it down, etc), just taped over the bolt as seen from the ejection port and, plugged the barrel and mag well with newspaper. In addition, I masked the iron sights just to make them stand out (up to you on that one though). I never had a huge gap between my upper and lower so never bothered filling any gaps (but you might want to).

I'm not a fan of mimicking a pattern (eg, Multicam), as I don't like the looks of those paint jobs when they wear down (which it will). I prefer strokes / snake skin, etc, that will not look so out of place when the paint inevitably does wear down / off.

I won't post a pic of the weapon, as there is a thread for that, but here's my flickr.

smith & wesson m&p15-22 with primary arms micro dot | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Good luck, have fun and post pics when you're done! Make it yours!

Thanks for the comeback,I saw someone on u-tube use a flat clear sealer afterwards and it should protect the paint for a longer period of time. I just have to get the balls to do it!! I have a big scope and it will take some tapin to do it it has the yardage ajustment on the end and its marked 10yrds to 300 and I dont want paint on that it also has a eye focus and three turrets with lighting marks so Ill have to put some thinkin in it! Thanks

 

[Simmy952]

Krylon Fusion or Duracoat are excellent finishes. You can buy kits and choose your favorite finish here - DURACOAT FIREARM FINISHES DIRECT. Main thing to remember is to prep the surface properly for good adhesion. Clean, clean, and clean again. Don't have any pics of guns that I have done but here are a few of my son's paintball gear with Duracoat.

 

[ctkurt]

here is my m4. Krylon baby!

 

[Osage243]

I used DuraCoat on mine

 

[Low_Down]

I used Duracoat on mine but have Cerakote now.

 

[jackinil]

I'm cheap. Used Krylon Fusion on mine.

 

[lkout4trucks]

krylon camo is just different hues of the fusion for plastics paint i believe. anyway, two toned mine today with the krylon camo ultra flat tan camo