I have this Daisy model 1894 that functions as shoots as it should. I'd like to restore it to like new condition. I've never restored a gun that was originally painted and I don't know what paint to use. What should I use?
Daisy 1894 restoration
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I have this Daisy model 1894 that functions as shoots as it should. I'd like to restore it to like new condition. I've never restored a gun that was originally painted and I don't know what paint to use. What should I use?
being not similar with the rifle i when to Ebay to look at pictures and looking at the Blue Book they sold many different ones
now if the barrel and tube are blued, hot blue would be the only way to go
for the paint Brownells Aluma Hyde ll semi gloss black could be a good choice but it is an epoxy paint so you have to do it right and it is on the shine side but should wear very well
all the other bits and pieces clean and leave or go to JG and replace IF they have something that is better
no shortage of that model on Ebay and the prices are all over the place
now if the barrel and tube are blued, hot blue would be the only way to go
for the paint Brownells Aluma Hyde ll semi gloss black could be a good choice but it is an epoxy paint so you have to do it right and it is on the shine side but should wear very well
all the other bits and pieces clean and leave or go to JG and replace IF they have something that is better
no shortage of that model on Ebay and the prices are all over the place
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That stuff flows out pretty nice from a rattle can. Most rattle can paints don't level well. Problem is the color. Factory just used enamel. If black is satisfactory I use Rustoleum oil enamel sprayed through one of these mini spray guns and get terrific results with no orange peel. Flows out like glass (IF, IF you know what you're doing). At least as durable as the original paint.
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