that's why mine got stripped off and started over. the spray on finishes don't seem to hold up as well over time. if you shoot it very seldomly or it spends most of it's time in a safe, then it's alright, but if you shoot or handle them as much as i do mine, they just don't hold up as well. the finish Marlin used was called Mar-Shield, and was IMO one of the only bad points in Marlin rifles.
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Speed Shooter...I just bought a can of that stuff two days ago and plan on trying it soon. Things keep popping up and interfering with my gun projects.
been there, done that! a bad day of shooting is still better than a good day at work!
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Good for you speed_shooter; i almost used the spray instead i used minwax poly rub on. I used high gloss its nice but a little much. I wish i used the satin. When i get up to it i'll use some 4-0 wool and put some satin on. Are you going to post some pics? I did get some pics to my album, but don't know how to get them to thread, not very good with all this high tech.
OMT, when you post a reply, click on the icon at the top of the reply box that looks like a paperclip. it will open a box up that will allow you to browse the pictures on your computer.
here are some pictures of the Winchester before i refinish the wood on it. i will post some after ones later on tonight. i am stripping all the clear off and sanding it smooth and using a dark red mahogony stain for the first coat and dark walnut for the second coat, followed with a buffing out with paste wax and steel wool.
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Axxe, thats a nice looking i can't wait to see it when you are finished. Thanks for the info on posting pics, i'm going to try it right now.
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My 1894 1st refinish
FINALLY, i'm so excired thanks so much ax. OMT"
FINALLY, i'm so excired thanks so much ax. OMT"
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your welcome OMT. here are some of the winchester after pictures. i might do it again just to get it somewhat darker in color than what it is now.
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OMT...I see those pictures, nice looking rifle.
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Ax i think it looks great, darker might look good also just a matter of personal taste. I wish i didn't use the high gloss, when i get up to it i'm going to do a tung oil hand rub. but for now it is what it is. I never refinished a stock before so i'm learning. Thanks for the pics. Good job OMT"
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Thanks hypen; i wish i didn't go with high gloss it's a little much. Like i told ax next time a hand rub, but it's alot more work and time. Hey it was my first re-finish and my wife likes it. Now thats what matters Lol" OMT"
OMT, looks good, don't see any problem with it. everybody has different tastes when it comes to finishes on their firearms, nothing wrong with that. my way isn't the only way, just another way. keep the refinishing pictures coming guys, i'm enjoying looking at others handiwork. i think i might try to find some type of darker stain this weekend and try it out on the winchester.
if you're talking about the rubberized undercoating, there ae different types and some are better than others. what are you trying to accomplish? this would help in trying to see what might work for your needs.
i think i see where you are wanting go with this. as i have never done this, i will point out some key factors that apply. preparation is the key. completely strip the old finish and roughen the stock by sanding with at least, say 80 or 100 grit sandpaper. spray the material on the stock in light coats, at least two, possibly three depending on how well the material covers. let it sit and cure at least 24 hours before handling. my suggestion for a product, would be some of the bedliner material sold at an auto parts store. hope this helps you out.
yes..yes it does already got the stock stripped and sanded. And doing a little shaping to the grip and cheek rest.
I thing the bedliner stuff would be more durrable in the long run.. Plus that means I can do ....COLORS yes. All black with red grip area and a band on the stock..
Ohhh I Love My New Hobbie!!
...and my wife is ok with it..Score!
I thing the bedliner stuff would be more durrable in the long run.. Plus that means I can do ....COLORS yes. All black with red grip area and a band on the stock..
Ohhh I Love My New Hobbie!!
...and my wife is ok with it..Score!
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I would be interested in seeing how that turns out. Post some pictures when you are done. My only word of caution would be...you need to be careful in the areas of wood to metal fit. I think the spray on rubber stuff would be so thick that any over spray would effect correct bedding.
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