How to Paint Gun Stocks

It's a good idea to put a new coat of paint on your gun stock once a year, whether you want to preserve the gun or just give it an updated appearance. Painting the gun stock yourself is not too difficult and will save you money versus hiring someone to do it for you.

Things You'll Need

  • Clean soft rags
  • Acetone
  • Paint thinner
  • Steel wool
  • Oil-based enamel spray paint
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set up your painting location in a well-ventilated area. Lay out canvas material or newspaper on a flat sturdy workspace. Break down the gun in order to paint each of the pieces more easily. Remove the barrel or any other pieces that you don't want to get paint on.

    • 2

      Prep the gun by dipping a rag in acetone to quickly swipe over the gun pieces that you are going to paint.

    • 3

      Rub a piece of steel wool firmly over all the pieces you are going to paint, to provide some abrasions for the paint to stick to. This is an important step. You do not need to make scratches; you just want minor abrasions. When finished, wipe down one more time with a coat of acetone from the rag.

    • 4

      Paint the gun in even strokes with spray paint. Do at least two coats, more if you feel it is necessary. Let the paint dry in between coats, which will take about 10-20 minutes per coat.

    • 5

      Let the paint dry, than reassemble the gun.