Will model paint work on a gun?

the title says it all. I want to paint my gun a little, so will paint made for models work?

Nope, model paint is meant for plastic or wood. It will chip, peel, and "Watch your language" up your gun.

^usually this. Especially with those crappy oil paints....

However, if you have an airbrush you could use Tamaya paints. They have a much thicker base than most normal model paints. As long as you spray a good primer and cover up the tamaya with a matte finish, it was last much longer than Krylon or Rustolium...

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As an experienced painter, use spray paint, spray it into a bowl, and use a dry brush( if you are dry brushing).
Then finish with clear coat...
For details do the same...
You could use acrylic, but it is not as heavy duty...

Model paint is a huge no no i painted my parts of my gun with it, it's not made for wear and tear it's made to look cool on models trust me it flakes and stuff personal experiance

thanks guys, you just saved me from ruining my gun! So Creed, tell me if this is right. I put down a layer of spray paint, then i primer it, then i apply a clear coat? and what do you mean by "spray it into a bowl"?

Sgt. Pepper wrote:

what do you mean by "spray it into a bowl"?

I think he meant to spray the spraypaint into a bowl...then apply it with a dry brush.

On my old m14, http://www.airsoftallies.com/pictures-videos-f21/my-tsd-m14-t2067.htm i used spray model paint. It came in small cans and was made for plastic models like airplanes. I think it worked great. I wouldnt use physical brush paint for models on a gun but this kind may work well, it did for me. http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/list/spray.htm this brand works well, but only on plastic guns because their line i used was made for plastics. http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&safe=off&um=1&sa=1&q=Tamiya+spray+paint+&aq=f&oq=&aqi=&start=0

now that i recal, you have a TSD spring m14? if so then this stuff will work well, thats the gun in those pictures.

Spl. Durkee wrote:

Sgt. Pepper wrote:

what do you mean by "spray it into a bowl"?

I think he meant to spray the spraypaint into a bowl...then apply it with a dry brush.

ah... i see...

and wow dude, that m14 looks great! i think i'll check out that paint, and what kind of scope is that?

I think I'll use Tamiya paint on my M4 stock/handguard for my new loadout. I have a test stock too, from an old M4 so I can see if it will work. Do they sell it in spray cans or do you need to own an airbrush?

It comes in spray cans. Any decent hobby shop will carry this, mine has a whole rack with unbelievable amounts of different shades like any good paint. each can runs about 4-7 dollars. no airbrush needed. I used 2 colors which ill look up later for you sgt. pepper incase you want same shades as my old m14. And the scope on the gun is a leapers golden image 4X32mm range estimating A.O. scope. purchased off of pyramid air for $40. the scope is not secured to the back but freely rests on the back sight. this worked fairly well because adjuting the scope could be done by raising/lowering the back sight or adjusting the scopes actual knobs.

i think i'd rather have a darker color scheme than your gun has, because it would blend in much better