The Ultimate Nerf Vulcan Mod

Step 6 Paint the Gun

This was accomplished with a base matte black primer coat, and then metallic silver paints mixed with various levels of black to give variety to the metal pieces. Put metallic silver on black parts that would show wear, like behind the charging bolt or near buttons. This was our variation, but the sky is the limit with design possibilities.

Comments

[Matrix-technician]

Did you just hand paint it black then add silver details after the black dried?

[NickBurp]

i painted my gun but the paint NEVER dries.Do u have any suggestions on wat type of paint i should use?

[skipernicus]

There are special paints that adhere to plastic - if you go to a hobby shop that has a section for RC cars, they usually have sprays of these paints... But I think the best thing to use is Automotive vinyl & plastic dye, it actually digs into the plastic - very scratch resistant (and you don't need to prime the gun to use it) What's key is you have to thoroughly clean it in order to remove the mold releasing agents - use soap and water. Then, wash the whole thing again using isopropyl alcohol (to get rid of non water soluble mold release agents. After properly cleaned, the water should not bead on the surface. You should also wear latex gloves as not to get your finger oils on the plastic. Prime it - use light primer if you want bright colors, and dark if you want dark colors. Don't just blast the paint on there - just dust it, and do several coats. It takes a little longer, but the result is much better.

[MrMystery96]

well, are you using acryllic, tempera, watercolor, oil pastels, etc?

[sharlston]

i use spray paint with primer but if your applying it with a brush try thinner coats instead of thick ones and leave the paint ages for it to dry that way you know its fully set

[masterchief442]

how did you paint it?

[Pat the taco]

It is illegal to paint over the tip of the barrel. The orange tip tells police that it's not a real gun

[ManaEnergyPotion]

The nice thing about the Nerf gun is that the orange tip is separate, so you can paint the whole gun and then snap the orange tip in later (like if we have to go outside). I recommend doing it that way.

[flaresam]

Because they are totally going to run in the street and shoot police with foam darts. Nice work guys!

[ManaEnergyPotion]

Thanks!

[red-king]

not only that... but the end of the barrel on a real gun could easily be painted orange...

[burning_empire]

Did you use a spray base primer, and then hand paint the different pieces? What paint do you think is the toughest and best for plastic?

[celloman25]

should i attempt to paint mine? i might mess it up : )

[Rocker58]

nice painting