mossberg mavrick 88

[Silver-z28]

Bought one with some nicks and blueing coming off was cheap so I went for it. Now I'm looking at options on painting I don't think spray paint would hold up or would it? Also thinking about powder coating the barrel and reciever. What's everyone's thoughts?

 

[chezuki]

Gunkote/Cerakote, though unless you do it yourself, you'd probably have better off buying one in better condition.

 

[Silver-z28]

Well I powder coat myself so I have my supply already. I only gave 40 bucks for the gun so wasn't a big cost. I guess I'm going to break and down and give it a try

 

[Silver-z28]

My other thought was high temp black paint like I've used on engine blocks

 

[Fordtough25]

$40 is a good buy! For that kind of money I would spray paint it flat black and throw it behind the seat.

 

[strong89]

if ya want to paint it krylon does well.... i done my ruger p89 in o.d. green krylon.

 

[Silver-z28]

gonna be the wifes 12 gauge hydrodipping the stock and forarm just trying to decide on this barrel and reciever. i believe ill spray it and see how i like it and go from there thanks guys

 

[chezuki]

Flat black grill paint worked great on my Saiga receiver.

 

[Silver-z28]

should i sand blast the barrel for the paint to stick better you think? or lightly sand?

 

[Titanium_Frost]

Degrease and spray away. Start to look like crap? Do it again! That's the best part about Mavericks.

 

[Silver-z28]

yeah i was just thinking about making it clean theres only a bit of light rust but blueing is missing. shes picking a nice pattern to have the stock and forarm dipped. I went with a satin paint Ill be painting tomorrow i believe thanks everyone for your imput

 

[Slawburger]

I can't imagine painting a firearm. I would try re-blueing (there are kits available). Some people like duracoat or ceracoat but I prefer blueing. The idea of painting a firearm just makes me grimace.

Your firearm, your sense of aesthetics, your choice.
Just offering a personal opinion based on what I think makes a firearm look good.
You might not like the color of paint inside my house and that's ok as well.