Then put down most the stencils & sprayed it pure white. Allowed to dry for a day. Then covered the white with neons in a camo pattern while also adding the rest of the stencils in between those shades. Then i carefully removed all the stencils.
Allowed it to dry for a few more days. Then I used a 2k clear coat & allowed the rifle to dry for another week. Decided not to buff it. It's already very smooth, & I liked the lil extra grip the dots provide. I've spray painted & air brushed many things.
Far too many to count. My biggest issue has always been the clear coat. It is never durable enough. They will last if you spray enough & properly prep, but it still allows neons to fade & always starts to chip away/come off. The clear coat I used is very durable. Although it's extremely toxic to spray which makes it inconvenient. Doesn't seem like it will ever unintentionally come off. But if you need a clear coat to last, it's worth the hassle. Out of the 300+ listings I have created in the last month, this rifle is the most difficult to part with. I absolutely love the way it looks mounted on my wall. I'm worried my next attempt will never be this nice. Also looks crazy under blacklight / blue light if you're into that sorta thing.