The Workshop - How to... Rubberize a M4 Grip

Of Note: This article is a companion article to the original article - The Workshop - How to... Re-surface a crane stock. These are the step by step photos showing how to texture rubberize an aeg grip.

Product - Dupli-Color "Truck Bed Coating".

(It is a spray coating that you need to practice with to get it right)

Clean the surface. Be sure to remove all dirt, wax, grease and dust. I sanded the areas to be painted with 220 grit sand paper.

Wash the stock with hot water.

Dry completely.

Go back over it with a tack cloth, to remove any possible left over dust.

Paint only in good weather with this stuff. 50° to 80° F is about ideal; and 40 to 70% relative humidity. Avoid direct sunlight.

Observe the proper re-coat recommendations that the product lists. I allowed 10 minutes between the coats.

Shake the daylights out of the can. I shook the can for a good 4 minutes, and the results were significantly better than previous practice attempts.

Mask exposed areas.

Practice first, because this paint is very permanent.

Spray the paint from about 6 inches.

Use an even, side-to-side motion with each pass beginning and ending beyond the edge of the object. Take your time.

Use 3 light coats rather than one thick coat.

Ensure adequate ventilation.

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