Dipping a Gun Stock...
Can you tell me who you have used or if you have done it yourself, how was the outcome. I am wanting to dip a cheap wood gunstock to look like burly walnut.
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cartod,
We do probably 5 composite stocks a week with these folks:
http://outdoorhydrographics.com/
But I can't remember doing anything with wood although it shouldn't be a problem.
I suggest looking as local as possible since there are literally thousands of these companies in the U.S.
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quote:Originally posted by nononsense
cartod,
We do probably 5 composite stocks a week with these folks:
http://outdoorhydrographics.com/
But I can't remember doing anything with wood although it shouldn't be a problem.
I suggest looking as local as possible since there are literally thousands of these companies in the U.S.
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I noticed the new beretta shotgun has been dipped to look like very high end walnut, how would I go about finding this pattern or something like it? How durable is the finish to scratching etc???0 -
cartod,
If you select the URL I supplied, you will find a gallery listed on their website. They have high grade woods and burls available. Look under the section titled 'Patterns' for specifics. Most of the companies performing the coating using the hydrographics process have galleries to show off their work and quality. Finding one to match the Beretta exactly will take some looking unless someone recognizes the pattern from a picture. Also, some of the coaters will order a particular pattern if they see a possible market for it. If not, you might pay a small premium for them to obtain it for your project.
Most of the stocks that we get coated are used in fairly rough competition venues and field practice. They are not babied at all. usually they will show some wear after some extensive hard use. Durability is good since the material is sprayed with a sealant before you get it. Just be aware that dragging it through gravel, thorns and concrete culverts will accelerate the wear. Casual bird hunting or sporting clays won't affect the finish for quite some time.
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quote:Originally posted by nononsense
cartod,
If you select the URL I supplied, you will find a gallery listed on their website. They have high grade woods and burls available. Look under the section titled 'Patterns' for specifics. Most of the companies performing the coating using the hydrographics process have galleries to show off their work and quality. Finding one to match the Beretta exactly will take some looking unless someone recognizes the pattern from a picture. Also, some of the coaters will order a particular pattern if they see a possible market for it. If not, you might pay a small premium for them to obtain it for your project.
Most of the stocks that we get coated are used in fairly rough competition venues and field practice. They are not babied at all. usually they will show some wear after some extensive hard use. Durability is good since the material is sprayed with a sealant before you get it. Just be aware that dragging it through gravel, thorns and concrete culverts will accelerate the wear. Casual bird hunting or sporting clays won't affect the finish for quite some time.
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Thats it, Thanks alot! I was only looking in there camo section.0 -
The Hydrographics process really saves time and the all important money when difficult camouflage patterns are requested. The two most often requested pattern are:
Multi-Cam
Digital Camouflage
If we were to paint these patterns, each requires several layers of masks and then the layers of paint. End result for painting is about $300.00 to 400.00 per stock.
With Hydrographs the cost is reduced to about $100.00 to $150.00 depending on who does the application and their popularity.
When you discuss burls and wood patterns or the now popular 'carbon-fiber' pattern, painting is nearly impossible due to time and cost. Hydrographics then becomes the benchmark.
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Todd, here's another place, www.dipnstuff.com 0 -
Those are some pricey paint jobs! 0 -
You can do it yourself.. try mydipkit.com I have done it several times and it is easy......... 0
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