Bell Target Shooting.

[edbear2]

I use these foam jobbies;

http://www.decoratingdirect.co.uk/viewprod/r/RODFBS3P/

And they work a treat!........The mix for the paint I use is the Ti-dioxide powder and Liquid paraffin, or sometimes groundnut oil......but as others have said it can be "gritty", something which can be sorted by using a cheap hand blender (or the woman's when she is not about).

[markmac]

Thanks for the update guys.

I suppose a perfect finish is not really required ,just enough white stuff to show the pellet impact.

The TD & 3 in 1 mix,although a bit streaky worked well on the target plate showing pellet impacts very clearly.

Will try the baby oil though to get a pure white finish.


Merry Christmas and hope you keep your bells ringing

[RobinC]

As a non Bell target shooter I have to admit that I'm fascinated, and well entertained by the near Merlin level of magic mixes going on!
Would it not just be easier (but not as entertaining!) to just buy a matt white aerosol spray?
Merry Xmas and a Great New Shooting Year.
Robin

[thimblehouse]

You could try a DIY store for the liquid parrafin.
Metal when storged is covered with an oil to stop it going rusty.
Often new metal items still have some on it and this may react against the paint and not take to the surface.
A wipe with white spirit will usually do the job to remove it.

[zooma]

As a non Bell target shooter I have to admit that I'm fascinated, and well entertained by the near Merlin level of magic mixes going on!
Would it not just be easier (but not as entertaining!) to just buy a matt white aerosol spray?
Merry Xmas and a Great New Shooting Year.
Robin

Nah - its nothing like as "involving" and would probably go and dry as well.

I like the traditional approach - but then again - I loved the Fred Dibnah TV programes and books and have bought all his DVD's as well.

Not everything is better because it is easier and quicker and newer ( although most things are I have to admit).

[thimblehouse]

Nah - its nothing like as "involving" and would probably go and dry as well.

I like the traditional approach - but then again - I loved the Fred Dibnah TV programes and books and have bought all his DVD's as well.

Not everything is better because it is easier and quicker and newer ( although most things are I have to admit).

Must agree then I knew Fred had the odd pint and have even been to his house in Bolton. Shame to see it today.

[zooma]

Must agree then I knew Fred had the odd pint and have even been to his house in Bolton. Shame to see it today.

The baby oil based mix is working very well, and now the target face has had a wipe to remove any protective oil it may have had put on it when it was made I also have a nice even coat every time with a standard one inch paint brush.

Painting-out the strike marks is also dead easy to reinstate the clean coated surface again.

The colour stays a nice bright white colour and has no smell.

I have found the best mix is like a thick cream ( non runny) and it speads like butter on warm toast.

[markmac]

Thanks for the update Zooma.

Baby oil it is then

For the Bell Target of course - Wouldn't be using it for anything else,



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