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So I scored that mod 7 and really quite like it.. A lot lighter than my sako and will work well in the country I hunt.. I'm thinking of giving the plastic stock a tart up, quite like that matt black/grey speckled look.. Talked to one of our local car painters today and he seemed confident but a little bit hesitant about how well it would last.. Can't find much information on Google etc, so I'm putting it out there to our panel of experts! What you reckon fellas? Got any advice?
Can you cerakote it in the colours you want?
Wet and dry sandpaper, Couple of Cans of high abrasion resistant paint or mate with an airbrush... and have a wee look on youtube there's a ton of videos showing good (and not so good ways) to pimp up your stock.
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Hey @Biggun708, mate once I've moved and set the workshop up I'll be kicking off my Cerakote work, so if you can hold on a few months I'm sure we can sort something out for you. Cheers Craig
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Can't get it to display right but I just got this done
Nice what is it? Paint?Quote:
Originally Posted by Plinky
Sounds good! I see you're heading up this way.. Might be best discussed around a fire down the bush?Quote:
Originally Posted by Double Shot
That being the trouble.. They all look good when new...what about 12 months down the track?Quote:
Originally Posted by Carpe Diem
Discussions and solving 1st world issues around the fire is a very sensible idea...Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggun708
Hydrographic printing
Que??Quote:
Originally Posted by Plinky
A special film is applied in a water tank once the object to get printed has been prepared. Looks pretty good imho. Just got another one back yesterday, will take a pic later on. Different colour and pattern.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggun708
Tap in hydrographic printing in youtubey and it'll make sense.
If you're up in hamilton late me know and you can have a look
Just googled.. Looks flash.. Does it last?Quote:
Originally Posted by Plinky
how well does it wear?Quote:
Originally Posted by Plinky
Comes with a warranty has a two pack final epoxy coat applied I think from memory.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biggun708
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Covered in a clear matt epoxy lacquer. Only done about 3 trips with it but no sign of ware yet. Mine was done by Paul at NZ Hydrographic Printing in Tauranga.
Jeremy at Auckland Hydrographics has bought in pattern for me that I wanted, just need to get a couple of stocks to him then they can be done, I plan to put a Cerakote clear coat over the top.
Certainly worth looking at if you are wanting a fancy pattern.
Hi Craig - hoped you might pop your nose in for a non DIY approach to the issue at hand...
Whats your eta for getting underway ??
Guess I'll hang out to see what you have to offer... Where you going to be based?Quote:
Originally Posted by Double Shot
Not overly worried about fancy pattern, just like the matte black splattered with cowshit look....
Attachment 73109Here's the other one I just had doneQuote:
Originally Posted by Biggun708
Not sure why it's upside done. Pretty crap photo but hopefully you get the idea.
Same chap as Shearer used did mine, Nice guy to deal with.
I checked and it's got a warranty for as long as the original person has it. Redone for free, none in four years so far.
+1 for Paul in Tauranga (Gate Pa) he did a Macmillan Sako 75 stock for me about 18 mo ago in kryptek for me. Brilliant job & still looks like new. He's doing a Tikka stock for me at present. Top job for under $100Quote:
Originally Posted by Shearer
@Biggun708 did you end up doing anything to your mod7?
Yup guy in tauranga.. hydrographic printer. .. ended up painting it.. come out sweet Attachment 74595Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmay
That looks nice! was that over the standard plastic stock? Did it need sanding back etc?
Standard plastic. .. sanded of sharp spots ... 3 day turnaround. .awesome guy to deal with. .. thought afterwards a black with red web would have been mint...Quote:
Originally Posted by Timmay
Going to be Omanawa mateQuote:
Originally Posted by Biggun708
@Double Shot when are you starting to do your work? I've got a model 7 that needs pimping.
@septic in 4 weeks, then need to spend some time setting things up.
Bare with me, will let everyone know once up and going... :thumbsup:
One has to remember I need time to go fishing and hunting :D
Now your just being selfish! Got a barrel action here if you need something to practice with.
