Rattle can paint ?

IMHO, only rattle can a gun you know that you’re never gonna sell (unless hard times etc). And expect it to decrease the value. Same goes for DIY stippling jobs on polymer pistols. Finding a person that likes exactly what you like are slim. And even if the person does like, chances are they are going to use it against you as a negotiation
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I rattle can guns that I have 0 intent to sell. It would definitely affect resale value I'm sure.

These would also be the rifles I'd grab if I ever needed a rifle in the goofy day dream context we're all guilty of though, so I consider rattlecan to be necessary.

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I have not. My cousin is debating of doing his new build. Depending how it turns out I may do the AR I have that was duracoated by another member.
 
I vote send it. If it's your go to defensive rifle and you've vetted your set up in training/classes/matches whatever, why not paint it?

If the rattle can job comes out bad, just paint it again, nbd.
 
Like any customization it lowers the value of the whole because (as it has already been pointed out) what you like is not what many like.
As far as rattle canning specifically ask yourself are you an artist? Has anyone ever paid cash money to paint something? If the answer to these two questions is “no” then STOP!
Now, have I ever rattled canned anything? Sadly yes, but I was a teenager so it doesn’t count!
 
keepcalmandcarryon said:
Like any customization it lowers the value of the whole because (as it has already been pointed out) what you like is not what many like.
As far as rattle canning specifically ask yourself are you an artist? Has anyone ever paid cash money to paint something? If the answer to these two questions is “no” then STOP!
Now, have I ever rattled canned anything? Sadly yes, but I was a teenager so it doesn’t count!
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Eh you don’t need to be an artist. I’m not. It’s pretty simple. It’s not supposed to be art, it’s supposed to be camouflage 🤓
 
Glock5857 said:
@JimB i was really just wondering how many people do paint their guns. Not that i am necessarily considering doing it, but i have thought about it
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Fair, everyone that does it has their reasons, and they are ll right for them.
 
Glock5857 said:
@JimB i was really just wondering how many people do paint their guns. Not that i am necessarily considering doing it, but i have thought about it
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A lot of people do it. It serves a purpose. That purpose just doesn’t help resell value. I’ve have some painted and they a dedicated purpose. I never plan on selling so resell value isn’t my concern.
 
Send it. Especially on the "adult Lego" platform. If it makes you happy, do it.

Only caveat I have for your question is that I don't buy stuff to sell later. I get stuff because I want it. So I will do with my stuff as I wish😁😆

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I have to fight the urge to spray paint all my ARs, they just look better (to me) spray painted with paint wear marks

Granted we painted our rifles in my unit (2-23 IN) before we deployed for some reason that command never explained. Never regretted it, cause it worked better for us in the end (ie didn’t fee as hot when left out in the sun, blended into environment better, and stood out so when we worked with other units we could quickly identify our weapons/guys carrying them).

Still haven’t painted my Colt Block 1.5 build, mainly cause that’s the one black rifle I don’t spray paint.

My sons 15-22 has been getting the eye lately, just need it to warm up
 
I bought a surplus composite stock to spray paint for one of my rifles. Still have the GI Walnut stock looking pristine. Best of both worlds because it's simple to move back and forth with my moods.
 
keepcalmandcarryon said:
Like any customization it lowers the value of the whole because (as it has already been pointed out) what you like is not what many like.
As far as rattle canning specifically ask yourself are you an artist? Has anyone ever paid cash money to paint something? If the answer to these two questions is “no” then STOP!
Now, have I ever rattled canned anything? Sadly yes, but I was a teenager so it doesn’t count!
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I've paid an expert to do some but I once practiced on a few toy guns and they turned out great - even with my camo test. You just need to break up the outline so when you need to be concealed....
 
I rattle canned a Stoeger O/U one time for duck hunting and regretted it even though it looked good. Took the crap off with brake cleaner. If a gun comes camo from the factory that's fine but most of my guns including AR, are black. I have only a few guns with sentimental value (funny, but all have nice walnut) and the rest are ugly plastic/fiberglass things stamped out at the factory by the thousands. Besides, whatever I'm pointing a gun at probably could care less what color it is. ;)

Whatever. Too each their own. Spray em, dip em, who cares.
 
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Herk said:
Get together with some friends and wear camo and walk around in the woods. A black gun sticks out like a sore thumb - you'll see what I mean.
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As @Herk says, a black gun stands out in nature, especially at night (with night vision gear)! I’ve painted a couple of uppers that are “night guns”. I’m sure it decreases the value, but, I can live with it.


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