Many how-to videos out there on applying vinyl wrap, some for guns and many more for cars. The vendors selling camouflage vinyl wraps for use on firearms also have instructions specific for application of their own products, some have adhesive on one side, and all seem to shrink under heat for a tight final fit. Since the wraps don't damage the underlying surface - assuming care if fitting it with a razor blade - then it's relatively inexpensive and easy enough to experiment with a few times until you're satisfied.
The videos on how to dip a gun stock or guitar etc. into a swirl of different color floating paint are impressive too and it's looks easy enough. Never done that myself. My guess is that a mistake with a dipped paint pattern is going to be more difficult to correct than replacing or just removing a vinyl wrap.
Reminds me of comments in a current forum thread about the best airgun being the one a person enjoys using at that time, and for the particular situation. If we have enough money and years behind us then we probably have a few different kinds and models of airguns to choose from by now. And if we're just starting out we might only have a single 13fpe springer. The best one in the world which a person (me at 13) wouldn't have traded for anything. I think we're all trying to recapture some of that feeling again as we customize and tinker and Mod our airguns. Whether it's for performance or just for cosmetics, we enjoy them more just because of the extra effort and uniqueness.
OK, now I'm motivated to take out that roll of carbon fiber pattern vinyl wrap I bought a few months ago and try dressing up a barrel or shroud with it this weekend. When I was more active with banjos I used to print color graphics on to sheets of Waterslide temporary tattoo paper and apply them to the banjo heads. The large decals look just like they are painted on but can be removed with hot water. So not suitable for use in wet conditions, but another option for fancying up an item which most people wouldn't think of.
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The videos on how to dip a gun stock or guitar etc. into a swirl of different color floating paint are impressive too and it's looks easy enough. Never done that myself. My guess is that a mistake with a dipped paint pattern is going to be more difficult to correct than replacing or just removing a vinyl wrap.
Reminds me of comments in a current forum thread about the best airgun being the one a person enjoys using at that time, and for the particular situation. If we have enough money and years behind us then we probably have a few different kinds and models of airguns to choose from by now. And if we're just starting out we might only have a single 13fpe springer. The best one in the world which a person (me at 13) wouldn't have traded for anything. I think we're all trying to recapture some of that feeling again as we customize and tinker and Mod our airguns. Whether it's for performance or just for cosmetics, we enjoy them more just because of the extra effort and uniqueness.
OK, now I'm motivated to take out that roll of carbon fiber pattern vinyl wrap I bought a few months ago and try dressing up a barrel or shroud with it this weekend. When I was more active with banjos I used to print color graphics on to sheets of Waterslide temporary tattoo paper and apply them to the banjo heads. The large decals look just like they are painted on but can be removed with hot water. So not suitable for use in wet conditions, but another option for fancying up an item which most people wouldn't think of.
JP
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