So I painted my shotgun (pics inside)

[jermz1987 243]

I own a Maverick 88 12g shotgun. I have had it for about a year and a half now and I paid 120 bucks for it out the door. I've used it a decent amount. The gun had wear marks from racking the shotgun, had some blemishes from being taken in and out of the safe. I also put a Tac Star side saddle on it. The instructions said to put a little blue loc tite on the screws which I did.

 

Well the last time I shot it the side saddle became loose. I decided to take it off and noticed that the saddle had scratched the finish up quite a bit. This did not bother me because I am more function over looks. While browsing midwayusa.com I saw they offerd a duracoat kit for 30 bucks. So I thought I would give it a try. Took me a day to do and I thought it came out pretty good. Not bad for 30 bucks.

 

Here are some before shots.

 

 

Paint and Drying

 

 

Finished Product

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think it came out ok. I've never painted a gun before so I am happy with the results. The Pictures really don't do it justice. In case anyone wants to know its the Lauer DuraCoat Shake N Spray Firearm Finishing Kit in Matte Black.

[jermz1987 243]

[raz-0 1,260]

Looks like you did a good job.

[jermz1987 243]

Looks like you did a good job.

 

 

Thanks!

[robot_hell 72]

Looks good. Did you have to sand it? If so, what grit?

 

Also, did you paint the bolt too?

[bhunted 887]

Fantastic job.... Looks like brand new... You're hired!

[Urban Grunt 44]

Looks factory fresh.

[Old School 611]

Looks GREAT! Please report back after a few outings as to the durablity.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Mmmmm matte black.....

[jermz1987 243]

Looks good. Did you have to sand it? If so, what grit?

 

Also, did you paint the bolt too?

 

 

The kit came with a scrub pad and stripping solution. So I really didn't need to sand, But I did anyway, I lightly sanded it with some 400 grit, But I didn't go crazy with it. Then I just rubbed it down with a white T shirt and sprayed it. The whole thing took a few hours and I let it dry and put it back together at night. So you could do this in one day. So far I am happy with it. I racked the shotgun quite a few times and nothing comes off. I was on the fence about painting the bolt but I ended up leaving it. Later today I am going to take some better detailed pics outside and post em.

[DTtuner 21]

Good job!

I was expecting some desert camo debauchery

Looks fantastic.

[silverado427 10,840]

Looks great, nice job.

[Recon Racoon 49]

Good job!

I was expecting some desert camo debauchery

Looks fantastic.

Desert in NJ? You're right that is messed up. It should be woodland!

 

But really, that looks really good. I've seen duracoat used before, and the guy that used it hasn't had a single problem with it. Its good stuff.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Wow

 

I likes alots.

[DTtuner 21]

Hey Jermz,

 

Do you have any leftover duracoat paint?

 

After seeing your thread, I want to re-paint my shotgun's mag tube.

But it's not enough of a job to warrant purchasing a $30 kit.

[jermz1987 243]

Hey Jermz,

 

Do you have any leftover duracoat paint?

 

After seeing your thread, I want to re-paint my shotgun's mag tube.

But it's not enough of a job to warrant purchasing a $30 kit.

 

Sorry, I threw what was left out, I don't think it would have been still good, It says something about 48hours to use.

[MedicYeti 96]

Looks good.

I used the Duracoat shake and spray on a carbine and like the way it turned out and after a number of range trips and shoots, it is holding up great.

Enjoy.

[DTtuner 21]

Sorry, I threw what was left out, I don't think it would have been still good, It says something about 48hours to use.

 

Thanks. I'll be on the lookout for a deal on your kit.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Jeremy, is the Maverik 88 a Mossberg copy? i want a beat up one to do this to it.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Man that look nice, good job..

[jermz1987 243]

Jeremy, is the Maverik 88 a Mossberg copy? i want a beat up one to do this to it.

 

Yeah its a Mossberg 500 copy. I paid 189 bucks for it new, But i see them going for around 200 now.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Yeah its a Mossberg 500 copy. I paid 189 bucks for it new, But i see them going for around 200 now.

 

My only problem is the safety location. I'd pick up one used and do something like you did. Thanks bro

[jermz1987 243]

My only problem is the safety location. I'd pick up one used and do something like you did. Thanks bro

 

Yeah, this was my first shotgun so I am used to it being near the trigger guard, I kinda like it their better when using the pistol grip, But I am still saving for a 590a1.

[bry@n 195]

Nice job J, looks great.

[jermz1987 243]

Thanks Bryan, Here are a few new pics, with the side saddle.