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How to refinish a sako Synthetic stock

chumchum
Hi, I got a Sako and the sythetic stock has alot of wear. Some places right down to the fiberglass. Atleast that is what it looks like. I was told these are McMillan stocks? Anyway, how would be the best way to refinish it.

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  • geeguy
    Not sure of the Sako composite, but if it's fiberglass you need to coat the area with polyester resin, sand, then paint the entire stock with a two part paint like Deltron. UV will effect fiberglass.

    Call and make sure of the composite. There are many fix methods as long as you know what you are working with. I find it hard to believe you would wear through the top resin to the glass, but possible.

    Good luck
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  • chumchum
    Your right, I'm actually not down to the fiberglass. What I meant is the finish is totally off in wear areas like where the stock rubs on your back when carrying it. Should I strip the rest of the finish off and how?

    Thanks
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  • Manyguns
    I would think that if you clean it properly and then "rough up" the finish with 320 or 400 sandpaper, you should be able to repaint with a good quality paint.
    Tom[:)]
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  • Hawkshaw
    chumchum---Go to the Brownells web site, under stock refinishing. They have all kind of stuff for refinishing gun-stocks. Most are in rattle cans. HAWKSHAW
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  • geeguy
    If it is fiberglass there must be a coating (paint), otherwise UV can destroy the stock. You can sand the existing coating (no need to remove) and paint. However, I would recommend that you go to an auto or boat store and get a two part epoxy made for fiberglass, these are very hard and will last. It will take several light coats, do not try one hvy. coat as this will create a sag. A cheap air brush will work (Harbor Freight type)because it will be a throw-away when done.

    Almost any paint will work including a spray can, just a matter of "how good" you want it to look.

    Best of luck
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  • chumchum
    OK, Help me out here. I went to Brownells. I seen all the stuff for wood stocks, nothing for synthetic. I must be looking under the wrong thing.
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  • Manyguns
    Like I said, any good quality paint will work. Thats probably all that Brownells will have anyway. They'll just put a different label on it and charge you more. Look for "Fusion" at Wally World. Its made for plastics. Fiberglass is a plastic. Trust me.
    Tom
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  • nononsense
    chumchum,

    If this is really a McMillan stock and you have managed to wear through the top coat AND the color, you have accomplished something that even the military doesn't run across very often.

    In its original form, the very outer coating is a clear overcoat which had a thickness to it. It exists to protect the color or colors of the stock which are molded in during the origin of the process.

    If the original stock was painted on top of the overcoat from the factory, either at the factory or by an individual or other company, this can be worn through, of course.

    You can paint it yourself certainly but the results are usually short lived even with the so-called 'fusion' products. The final finish should be considered temporary at best.

    The best solution is Ceracoat which needs to be applied by a professional who is trained to use it properly and has the facility to handle it correctly. It's a 2-part finish and very tough.

    The other solution is to have it coated hydrographically. There are hundreds of variations to this type of coating. Bell and Carlson has a version but the internet can provide a list, maybe someone local to you who will have the process. It has been discussed here several times.

    Best.
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  • yoshmyster
    Bondo? If these are McMillan contact them and see how much it will cost for them to re-do (if they can fix it).
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  • wpage
    If you do it in a flat black. Just do it an re do as needed. Since you are a heavy duty user.
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