Can anyone recommend a good stock painting vendor? I have one wood and one fiberglass stock I would like painted. They both are already finished and I don't care for the colors. I am out in Arizona.

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,

Kevin

Try a small local paint and body shop. If they are prepped and all the guy has to do is tape off the bedding and wipe down you'd be surprised how little he may charge. Especially if you can catch a color of a car he is already painting.

automotive paint won't stay on a wood stock. I don't know why not, but it doesn't.

I suspect a good epoxy primer will stick to wood. Follow up with a good automotive primer followed with the basecoat and clear coat of your choice.

I have only painted motorcycles before but I suspect with the proper prep, primers and two-stage paint products you could get automotive paint to stick to wood.

Electric guitars are often painted and they last a while with plenty of use.

It's all about preparation.

Why would you paint a wood stock? Hell, I don't even paint the plastic ones.

I was looking to buy a rifle but it is BRIGHT orange. I ended up finding a nice regular colored one here in AZ the other day so I no longer need anything painted. Thanks for the input guys.

Different strokes for different folks.

And automotive paint sticks just fine. Case in point: (Not me or my stock, just a good friend)

Doodaddy wrote:Different strokes for different folks.

And automotive paint sticks just fine. Case in point: (Not me or my stock, just a good friend)

That is an excellent paint job. The one I saw was more construction orange

kevoski wrote:That is an excellent paint job. The one I saw was more construction orange

Maybe they just really like safety.

Jerry G wrote:Why would you paint a wood stock? Hell, I don't even paint the plastic ones.

There are many reasons. First is of course is to make their rifle look fabulous. A clearcoat can protect the wood. Color allows your rifle to stand out. I went to a match up in Colorado and there were so many 1712"s there it was difficult to find your rifle. A bright red or blue rifle with an old school scallop or flame design is distinctive. Jerry, I bet your rifle would really represent you with a whole rainbow of colors.

I'll get you Dave. You and back east Bob are on my list.

Jerry G wrote:I'll get you Dave. You and back east Bob are on my list.

Jerry G wrote:Why would you paint a wood stock? Hell, I don't even paint the plastic ones.

I always thought it was because the comb was built up to fit the shooter and the bondo needed to be covered over.

Was I right in thinking that?