Painting a Rifle?

[SeaLion]

Hi,

Im new in this forum, but i have been a user of Airguns for a while.

My question is, I have a chinese Rifle (SeaLion) 5,5 mm and for some years it was stored. Some days ago I found it and it was a little rusty. After some work the rust is almost gone, but here is my question. Can I paint the Rifle? I know real weapons have a special treatment, im not sure how do you call it in english, but in spanish is "pavonado".

I was thinking about using some black spray paint, this will give me a very thin layer and without any brights.

I will wait for your answer.

Thanks !!!

José Luis

[lightning22]

Hi Jose,

The metal treatment is known as blueing which can be acheived in several different ways.

It is possible to paint a rifle with good results, I'm doing one now as an ongoing project here on the bbs.

The link is below;

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....3&page=4&pp=15

Cheers

Rich

[paul.s]

[QUOTE=lightning22]Hi Luis,

Why have you replied to Jose' calling him by his surname ?

[lightning22]

[QUOTE=paul.s]

Hi Luis,

Why have you replied to Jose' calling him by his surname ?

Because I'm an idiot Paul......DOH!

Editing in process, Jose, please forgive my rudeness.

Rich

[Sniper 296]

I once restored an old german gun...

used hammerite matt black paint on that... looked good

[mildot]

If your going to paint it you might aswell do a cammo design! Just a thought.

[LESS THAN FORTUITOUS KENNETH]

Radiator enamel in spray cans gives a decent result.

[maty j]

Because I'm an idiot Paul......DOH!

Editing in process, Jose, please forgive my rudeness.

Rich

you've done it again.

[lightning22]

you've done it again.

Where? That is his forename isn't it?

[SeaLion]

Thanks for all your advices, the old rifle is back to action now !!!