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Hello everyone!!!
So I have been wanting to paint my beloved SR25 for the longest time. I wanted to get a bit more of a tactical "feel" while still retaining the overall sexyness of the rifle. Needless to say, Im SUPER impressed with my final product. the tape work went FANTASTICALLY and in general im just even more in love with it. I used a basic rustoleum satin dark toupe base on top of a good cleaning and decent primer. My only problem I am having is the stick. I know with rustoleum, it will only stick SO well. But right now I can easily strip it with just the tiniest scratch of my finger. Im not sure if its because its still slightly tacky (Painted it this morning around 11 and its 11 at night now), the quality of the paint or just the lack of a clear coat. So tell me, should it harden up a bit after letting it sit for a couple days, or can I use a clear coat to help keep it more protected?
If it is a clear coat option, is it necessary to break down the gun again and retape everything and spray it down, or is there a simpler way? Thanks and let me know what you think!!!
So I have been wanting to paint my beloved SR25 for the longest time. I wanted to get a bit more of a tactical "feel" while still retaining the overall sexyness of the rifle. Needless to say, Im SUPER impressed with my final product. the tape work went FANTASTICALLY and in general im just even more in love with it. I used a basic rustoleum satin dark toupe base on top of a good cleaning and decent primer. My only problem I am having is the stick. I know with rustoleum, it will only stick SO well. But right now I can easily strip it with just the tiniest scratch of my finger. Im not sure if its because its still slightly tacky (Painted it this morning around 11 and its 11 at night now), the quality of the paint or just the lack of a clear coat. So tell me, should it harden up a bit after letting it sit for a couple days, or can I use a clear coat to help keep it more protected?
If it is a clear coat option, is it necessary to break down the gun again and retape everything and spray it down, or is there a simpler way? Thanks and let me know what you think!!!




