Painting Rigs?

Lakonian · July 20th, 2007, 17:23

Hey, I got a Phantom Wasatch in O.D. I Really love this thing.. but, I don't want an O.D rig anymore.. Which brings me to my question; which paints work best on soft material? I don't want to inhale krylon dust everytime I'm wearing it.. so what do you guys suggest? Will leather paint work?

FOX_111 · July 20th, 2007, 19:11

I painted heavy jean to stich on my ghillie suit for reinforcement. It make the material feel sandy and it rub off with time. I used OD Krilon paint as I'm a lazy SOB when it come to details like this.

Don't do like me on your vest, it ain't a detail hehe.

Yuxi · July 20th, 2007, 20:08

Just use the krylon in Canada for the sake that it is easy to find at CDN tire.

The smells wears off very quickly, especially if you actually wear it out for some fun.

frag7 · July 20th, 2007, 20:57

Paint is for guns !

color remover and dye are like $4 in London Drugs

way better than paint !!

Yuxi · July 20th, 2007, 22:58

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Originally Posted by frag7

Paint is for guns !

color remover and dye are like $4 in London Drugs

way better than paint !!

That isn't very sound advice.

I have seen people try to 'dye' their rigs, the results have been attrocious.

Painting rigs is a COMMON practice, especially among US elite soldiers. I myself have painted who knows how many rigs now, and the results have been good in terms of effect and realism.

Lakonian · July 20th, 2007, 23:09

I just painted mine.. The results are decent. Not nearly as dark as I'd like.

The Krylon DID make it look pretty BAMF, though...

Paradise · July 20th, 2007, 23:50

pics ?

Lakonian · July 20th, 2007, 23:53

cam phone isn't working too well. Will update soon though.

frag7 · July 21st, 2007, 00:09

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I have seen people try to 'dye' their rigs, the results have been attrocious

dying is like painting : be patient and follow instruction

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Painting rigs is a COMMON practice, especially among US elite soldiers

I don't think so, unless it's for camo purpose like breaking the shape, then yes paint is the way but as far as I understand Kos doesn't want OD anymore and painting a CIRAS in CB or black will be really uggly...

Lakonian · July 21st, 2007, 00:24

I wouldn't be surprised if guys in whatever acronym painted their rigs. But I'm sure they have a nicer way of doing it. Min doesn't feel too fieldable..

DarkAngel · July 21st, 2007, 03:16

Paint imo wouldnt work well. Paint (depending on what kind) is designed to form a layer on top and dry. If your using soft material, that paint will start to crumble and crack and flake. You need something that the material will absorb. Thats what dyes do. Ive never tried it mind you, but personally id rather just buy a 2nd vest in the color i want XD, but thats just me. My 2 cents

Lerch · July 21st, 2007, 04:01

Krylon...just lay it on and then put it outside for a couple days...

Dr_Tinshnipz · July 21st, 2007, 04:12

I noticed your in Toronto, if you want to spend an extra couple of bucks, theres a place on Spadina I think called "The Bomb Shelter" Its a graffiti/paint surplus store. They Carry a bunch of different brands such as Belton and Montana, fast dry, no drip and long lasting. The store has thousands of different colors. So check them out.

http://www.bombingscience.com/toront...ffiti-shop.htm

*Edit* Added a Link

Lakonian · July 21st, 2007, 08:38

Thanks alot Doc! Will look take a look as soon as time frees up!

Yuxi · July 21st, 2007, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by frag7

I don't think so, unless it's for camo purpose like breaking the shape, then yes paint is the way but as far as I understand Kos doesn't want OD anymore and painting a CIRAS in CB or black will be really uggly...

The paintjob is often because they have been issued gear not in a color they need, i.e. black or OD when they need tan.

It makes it look quite realistic when a rig is painted, not ugly at all unless one’s definition of cool gear is when the tag is attached and it has a ‘just bought’ shine to it.

Second. If one wishes to talk about ugly, than dye a vest. The Wasatch like most vests is not a SINGLE color but rather many shades of one. Take a look below at the Phantom Wasatch in OD. It is not one color only, turning it all into one however will look odd/ugy for sure.

Below is a short and certainly non-exahaustive collection of SEALs, Special Forces, Delta, and AFSOC with painted rigs, many of which features attempts to paint OD into khaki/tan or whatever.

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July 20th, 2007, 17:23	#1
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Painting Rigs? Hey, I got a Phantom Wasatch in O.D. I Really love this thing.. but, I don't want an O.D rig anymore.. Which brings me to my question; which paints work best on soft material? I don't want to inhale krylon dust everytime I'm wearing it.. so what do you guys suggest? Will leather paint work?

July 20th, 2007, 19:11	#2
FOX_111 Le Roi des poissons d'avril Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Terrebonne, Québec	I painted heavy jean to stich on my ghillie suit for reinforcement. It make the material feel sandy and it rub off with time. I used OD Krilon paint as I'm a lazy SOB when it come to details like this. Don't do like me on your vest, it ain't a detail hehe. __________________ Vérificateur d'âge: Terrebonne

July 20th, 2007, 20:57	#4
frag7 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PG-BC	Paint is for guns ! color remover and dye are like $4 in London Drugs way better than paint !! __________________ FACT: SOME MEN HAVE TROUBLE GETTING LAID; PARATROOPERS REFER TO THESE MEN AS LEGS

July 20th, 2007, 20:08	#3
Yuxi Retired Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Just use the krylon in Canada for the sake that it is easy to find at CDN tire. The smells wears off very quickly, especially if you actually wear it out for some fun.

July 20th, 2007, 23:09	#6
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	I just painted mine.. The results are decent. Not nearly as dark as I'd like. The Krylon DID make it look pretty BAMF, though...

July 20th, 2007, 23:50	#7
Paradise Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton	pics ?

July 20th, 2007, 23:53	#8
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	cam phone isn't working too well. Will update soon though.

July 21st, 2007, 00:24	#10
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	I wouldn't be surprised if guys in whatever acronym painted their rigs. But I'm sure they have a nicer way of doing it. Min doesn't feel too fieldable..

July 21st, 2007, 03:16	#11
DarkAngel * Age Verifier status suspended * Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scarborough	Paint imo wouldnt work well. Paint (depending on what kind) is designed to form a layer on top and dry. If your using soft material, that paint will start to crumble and crack and flake. You need something that the material will absorb. Thats what dyes do. Ive never tried it mind you, but personally id rather just buy a 2nd vest in the color i want XD, but thats just me. My 2 cents

July 21st, 2007, 04:01	#12
Lerch * AV Status REVOKED * Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Krylon...just lay it on and then put it outside for a couple days... __________________

July 21st, 2007, 08:38	#14
Lakonian kos Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wherever.	Thanks alot Doc! Will look take a look as soon as time frees up!

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