I decided to try my hand at hydro dipping a gun stock today. I had some leftover spray paint from painting my canoe and thought I'd give it a shot on my new Savage B17. I'm pretty happy with the results.

Basically you fill a tub or tote with enough water that you can submerge the stock and spray paint on top, then move the paint around to get the desired design. I did tape off a couple areas I didn't want paint then wiped the stock down with acetone and applied a primer first. Next one I do ill use a little more water and a little more paint, but I'm much happier with this look than the plain black synthetic. I also applied a clat clear top coat after the paint dried.





You can buy film kits to use, but this was essentially free and I'm perfectly happy with how it turned out.

Here's a video of someone else dipping a deer skull to give you an idea of the process.

Cool.looks fine and dandy

Nice job

Nice job

Thanks guys. I have a Marlin 795 with a synthetic stock that will be next into the dip tank. Just need to pick up some more paint and clear coat before I can give it another go.

I like it. Just might have to try it.

I like it too, the gun stock that is

dont know why somebody would tiger stripe a deer skull, but the gun stock looks good to me

That came out real nice , good job.

Make the gun stock look laminated.

I do like the look of the laminated stocks. Still thinking of getting a Boyd's for my Remington 7600 .30-06. You could probably get something close with this method. I had to use a pretty big tote to fit the stock for the Savage, but I think I may build a basic frame with some scrap lumber and line it with a garbage bag that's a little more tailored to the size of the stock for the 795. That way there won't be as much paint waste and I'll have a little more control over the pattern. Already got the stock off and ready to do tomorrow, just need another can or two of paint.

2x4 frame and cheap clear plastic is what I was thinking.

Is it possible to do a woodlands Zonz snow Camo pattern ? Cabela's had that for their Parkas at one time

I'll be making a frame tomorrow and using a large garbage bag to contain the water.

Canvasback22, if you want a specific pattern you need to buy the film. They do sell kits, though I didnt price them I bet they're probably $50+ depending on quality and quantity.

That aged wood pattern looks like a good pattern to use