Hawkkw Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Hi guys, I'm wanting to paint m4 but don't know what type of paint to buy. Can anyone help please. Cheers Hawkkw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I used Krylon camo colours when I painted my sniper mate Maybe Plastikote is as good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Halfords also do a brand of flat matt camo paints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Krylon is the best stuff to use in my experience. I’ve tried various paints and krylon is better in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, E21A said: Krylon is the best stuff to use in my experience. I’ve tried various paints and krylon is better in every way. Tried the halfords stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heroshark Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I use all sorts including the above fosco, tamia, moloto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E21A Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 33 minutes ago, clumpyedge said: Tried the halfords stuff? Yea, first stuff I tried. It’s good for the price, but in my opinion krylon is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, E21A said: Yea, first stuff I tried. It’s good for the price, but in my opinion krylon is better. Fair enough, Personally I never really do anything to fancy so I'm happy just paying for that. If I were doing anything with stencils etc id go with Kyrlon as I find the cap is less prone to dotting like the Halfords one is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDcase Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Halfords stuff works fine but the important thing is to make sure the surface is very clean of any oils. Also recommended to sand any smooth areas a bit to give the paint a bit more purchase. (before cleaning of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumpyedge Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, EDcase said: Halfords stuff works fine but the important thing is to make sure the surface is very clean of any oils. Also recommended to sand any smooth areas a bit to give the paint a bit more purchase. (before cleaning of course) I generally use a mix of iso-alcohol and warm water on a damp to take off anything so as not to damage the plastic or cause any removal of stuff I want to keep on there, that dries off pretty quickly and then get started on spraying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkw Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks for all the advice. I've watched a few vids on YouTube and one thing I've noticed is that you don't have to strip down the weapon and tape off lenses etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkkw Posted September 19, 2019 Author Share Posted September 19, 2019 Guys what is the best way of painting my M4. Do I have to strip it down, or do want everyone say on YouTube is tape off some parts but don't strip down the weopon for painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 Depends on the paintjob. Stripping is safer to the innards but makes a pattern hard to flow accross all parts (but not impossible). Tape and kitchen towel will work though... What rif is it? Sorry if you've said, I haven't read the thread... EDIT: An M4... I see. Take the barrel out, preferably the gearbox too, put it back together as a shell and paint. That's what I'd do. Less hassle than masking it all. Then once dry; reinstall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporters jcheeseright Posted September 19, 2019 Supporters Share Posted September 19, 2019 Way too much effort to take the gearbox and barrel out! Stuff a big ball of newspaper up the magwell, tape off the muzzle and make sure the dust cover is closed and you'll be fine. Make sure you move the selector switch between coats too, or you'll end up with a patch with no paint on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enid_Puceflange Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 Hawkkw, I would do what mr cheesy above has suggested when I painted mine, I just taped and kitchen rolled things up. mask your scope lenses and tape round the adjuster turrets on the scopes too there ain’t a lot that can go wrong, depending on if you want a battle worn look or if you want a factory finish look - best strip it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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