panting a clear body

M4A1lover · March 18th, 2009, 00:26

Hello all
I have recently bought a JG M4A1 with a clear body. And I feel like giving it a camo pant job to help it blend in. would this be violating some law in Canada.
Thanks
A

The Saint · March 18th, 2009, 00:31

Go ahead and paint it. As long as you don't use it improperly, it'll be fine.

Infekted · March 18th, 2009, 00:41

I painted my JG sig 552 it looks allright

M4A1lover · March 18th, 2009, 00:42

OK thanks for the fast replies
A
edit: just relised I put "panting" insted of "painting"

JamesBond_007 · March 18th, 2009, 00:47

Pants work too....dark wash jeans are their favorite

But take your time and do light coats - seems to work out fine.

M4A1lover · March 18th, 2009, 00:58

right i will make a note of that
A

bpbcc1 · March 18th, 2009, 02:38

Go to Canadian Tire, they have a good selection of flat cammo paints and you should be able to do a ggod job with them. They dry in minutes and you can do a couple of coats quite fast. It's best to do a light coat when dealing with the plastic and then apply another while it is still a bit tacky to the touch. You can pant between coats but make sure the room is well ventiliated.

ujiro · March 18th, 2009, 02:45

I would recommend against doing multiple coats quick. I generally leave mine a whole day before a second coat (maybe over kill). Paint takes a while to cure, and you'll end up with a better result if you really take your time between coats. It will be a stronger layer and should (maybe) be more resilient to scratches. And it looks great.

Panting is not recommended, in my opinion. I tried it once, all that happened was my pants got caught on the rail of the receiver and pulled it off of my desk. Bad idea.

bpbcc1 · March 18th, 2009, 02:57

I've done it both ways and with no obvious difference but I wouldn't do it minutes before fileding it. Those paints were ment to be fast but you could take your time if you want. Don't pant for the full 24 hrs though it will take a toll on your body. There is one other way for the clearsoft and not for the novice which is to take it appart and paint from the inside. It's the best and you won' suffer scratches but you need to know how to put it all back together.

Tex · March 18th, 2009, 03:03

only if you paint both inside and out if you only paint the inside putting the gearbox back in will scratch it and what about mag changes and the shiny clear plastic outside now.

M4A1lover · March 18th, 2009, 16:18

right thanks for all the advice about painting (and panting)
A

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March 18th, 2009, 00:26	#1
M4A1lover Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria BC	panting a clear body Hello all I have recently bought a JG M4A1 with a clear body. And I feel like giving it a camo pant job to help it blend in. would this be violating some law in Canada. Thanks A

March 18th, 2009, 00:31	#2
The Saint Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Quebec	Go ahead and paint it. As long as you don't use it improperly, it'll be fine. __________________ "The Bird of Hermes is My Name, Eating My Wings to Make Me Tame."

March 18th, 2009, 00:47	#5
JamesBond_007 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: St.John's, Newfoundland	Pants work too....dark wash jeans are their favorite But take your time and do light coats - seems to work out fine. __________________ Old Buy/Sell Ratings

March 18th, 2009, 00:41	#3
Infekted Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009	I painted my JG sig 552 it looks allright

March 18th, 2009, 00:42	#4
M4A1lover Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria BC	OK thanks for the fast replies A edit: just relised I put "panting" insted of "painting"

March 18th, 2009, 00:58	#6
M4A1lover Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria BC	right i will make a note of that A

March 18th, 2009, 02:38	#7
bpbcc1 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Winnipeg	Painting Go to Canadian Tire, they have a good selection of flat cammo paints and you should be able to do a ggod job with them. They dry in minutes and you can do a couple of coats quite fast. It's best to do a light coat when dealing with the plastic and then apply another while it is still a bit tacky to the touch. You can pant between coats but make sure the room is well ventiliated.

March 18th, 2009, 02:45	#8
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	I would recommend against doing multiple coats quick. I generally leave mine a whole day before a second coat (maybe over kill). Paint takes a while to cure, and you'll end up with a better result if you really take your time between coats. It will be a stronger layer and should (maybe) be more resilient to scratches. And it looks great. Panting is not recommended, in my opinion. I tried it once, all that happened was my pants got caught on the rail of the receiver and pulled it off of my desk. Bad idea. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

March 18th, 2009, 02:57	#9
bpbcc1 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Winnipeg	Quick or Fast I've done it both ways and with no obvious difference but I wouldn't do it minutes before fileding it. Those paints were ment to be fast but you could take your time if you want. Don't pant for the full 24 hrs though it will take a toll on your body. There is one other way for the clearsoft and not for the novice which is to take it appart and paint from the inside. It's the best and you won' suffer scratches but you need to know how to put it all back together.

March 18th, 2009, 03:03	#10
Tex Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Abbotsford, B.C.	only if you paint both inside and out if you only paint the inside putting the gearbox back in will scratch it and what about mag changes and the shiny clear plastic outside now.

March 18th, 2009, 16:18	#11
M4A1lover Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria BC	right thanks for all the advice about painting (and panting) A

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