Automotive Glossy Clear Coat on Laminate Gun stock

Bit out of subject/context/timing here but i figure id share anyways. Just finished up airbrush/automotive clear coat on my Diana Chaser .22 pistol.



It is not a laminated stock, hence the out of context of this post. The stock is some sort of polymer, comes standard in black for Dianas.



Metal flakes base and light/translucid water based colors added to it with a standard airbrush. Clear shot with a automotive type gun tho.



Thanks for letting me share!

I used KBS diamond finish spray (satin) for my stock and it turned out very nice. Looked shiny at first but two weeks later I rubbed it down lightly with some 000 steel wool and it looks great for hunting. For a bench gun I wouldnt have even cared. Stuff is rock hard! 

Has anyone here tried putting automotive high gloss clear coat on a laminate gun stock? I'm going after the AA FTP 900 super glossy look and I have a couple that I would like to have the glass like finish - HW100 laminate stock for one. I tried Tru-Oil before on wood stock, came out great but still doesn't have the glass finish of automotive clear coat like AA FTP 900. Been looking at this product on Amazon but don't have the guts to try yet, would like to hear from someone have gone through it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043B7UQY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A23ADOZFIJNPFB&th=1 Or any other clear coat product you would recommend for laminate gun stock.


Do it with rottenstone.

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It is a very fine compound that is not as abrasive as pumice.



Noremf/George, now deceased, was a RFC gent who was an expert in anything furniture.



Just mix the aforesaid compound with a bit of distilled water (not tap water, as they contain chlorines), aka bottle H20, contained in a spray bottle.



Powder a selected section of your stock with rottenstone, mist it with your spray bottle, then rub it with your fingers until you create a slurry.



Use a cotton cloth to burnish your stock; the more you do it, the more it shines.



You finish it off with Renaissance wax.



I am going to do this procedure myself when my laminated Boyd’s stock for the Disco arrives.



I have seen a photo of an At-One Boyd’s stock that has gone through this endeavor and it looked really nice.



Also, there are no noxious fumes if you go this route plus it’s cheap and needs no special equipment.



Hope my share enlightens you.

 

this was done in a body shop , hydro dip, & automotive clear coat , seems pretty durable it is glossy like the c/f one pic ,(not mine)

I've used automotive 2 part clear in spray guns and I've used common spray cans both with beautiful finishes, caution though, don't try to forse drying time, changing the prodject temperature will cause the wood to breath and cause bubbles,, also plan on letting it cure for a week or you may see you finger prints appearing in the finish, it's easy to wet sand any runs or imperfections and turtle wax scratch and swirl polish works great. No worries be proud.

... " caution though, don't try to forse drying time, changing the prodject temperature will cause the wood to breath and cause bubbles " ...

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This is a real good piece of advice and especially if you are the kind of person who rather shoot than sand your weekends away - only to spend another, sprayer in hand with that deceptive sense of 'deja vu'. Been there done that. Not even a fart from that ever so deliciously tempting hot air gun.

Worth every characters - Yes, even the ones you could think are not legitimate!

 

this was done in a body shop , hydro dip, & automotive clear coat , seems pretty durable it is glossy like the c/f one pic ,(not mine)

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How much did it cost? Thinking about doing my Taipan Beech stock so Is not so plain looking.

 

this was done in a body shop , hydro dip, & automotive clear coat , seems pretty durable it is glossy like the c/f one pic ,(not mine)

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How much did it cost? Thinking about doing my Taipan Beech stock so Is not so plain looking.

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i think it was $ 100 $ i paid cash so it was a little cheaper, than by check, + he is a friend , the finish is still like the day i got it , BTW , mine is the gator dip , the carbon/f is another members that i saved the pic ,i was going to get the C/F till i saw the gator, everyone that looks at mine love's it..