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Offline jaclinto

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DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« on: June 23, 2010, 06:35:50 AM »
Thought some of you DIY gunsmiths and camo lovers might be interested in this www.camodipkit.com - it is a camo dipping kit that you can do at home on guns, and other hunting gear.
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2010, 11:02:43 AM »
For the price I'll stick to a few rattle cans
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2010, 12:27:42 PM »
Thanks for the link.
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2010, 01:24:02 PM »
Quote from: S.E.Ak on June 23, 2010, 11:02:43 AM
For the price I'll stick to a few rattle cans

It's nice..but kinda pricey for a DIY project. The digital camo would be real neat..but how durable is the stuff?

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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2010, 05:32:37 PM »
It looks to be the same process the factory dipping is. The protection comes from the clear coat sprayed on when dry. I have had some factory dipped stuff scratch off. You should even hit the factory stuff with some flat clear. I agree, is pricey, but a little cheaper than having a shotgun dipped for $175. There will be a learning curve, so I am sure the first $99 would be a learning process. But hey, you could dip all your hunting buddies turkey and deer guns and make some $$. Thanks for the link!
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2010, 07:14:21 PM »
the kits did go on sale for $99
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2011, 07:20:12 PM »
did anyone try it?
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2011, 05:41:41 AM »
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2011, 06:58:42 AM »
It sounds nice, but for the same $100 I could get a local guy to duracoat two rifles in earth toned colors.  If the kits were closer to $50 or so I'd probably give it a try.
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2011, 07:04:48 AM »
Quote from: teddy12b on June 02, 2011, 06:58:42 AM
It sounds nice, but for the same $100 I could get a local guy to duracoat two rifles in earth toned colors.  If the kits were closer to $50 or so I'd probably give it a try.

After typing this i had to check ebay.   Type in "Hydrographics Water Transfer Dip Kit" and you'll find options for putting camo print on things for $55 plus $13 for shipping.   Probably better deals out there too.
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2011, 08:50:19 AM »
I've got a couple of factory dipped guns and don't care for them that much.  I like the rattle cans jobs I have done myself better.  At least my camo jobs can be touched up real fast and easy.

In the future any stocks I order will have the Spider Web finish on them.  That's what came on my Weatherby in Black.  Sky ordered it in Tan for his 30-06 Savage.  And I ordered one in Black for another gun I am building in 25-06.  The wife put my(Her) .35 Whelen Mauser in a Tan Spider Web stock as well.
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2011, 06:55:17 AM »
I have been trying to practice with this stuff and can't say that it is going well. I bought the kit and have also bought some other patterns off the internet . Not all the film is the same and it is very subject to humidity. I have taken a break from trying as it was working very hard on my blood pressure .Will save it for indoor work next winter. It is no where as easy as shown in the video at least for gun parts maybe ok for plastic boxes . Kurt
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Re: DIY Camo Gun Dipping
« Reply #12 on: June 05, 2011, 12:01:42 AM »
 If it were cheaper maybe. I am still on the rattle can express 8)
 This is my old Marlin 60, with a little stock work, and paint job.
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