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Laxstud14 
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 Topic: Paint ChipPosted: 21 September 2009 at 12:28am |
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I have had my A-5 for a few years now and the paint coat on the body of the marker has been gradually chipping off. Is there a company that reapplies the paint or is there a way that I can do it myself?
I feel like this problem must be common since I have taken good care of the marker and have made sure to clean and oil it after every use. Any suggestions? |
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oldpbnoob
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Posted: 21 September 2009 at 10:43am |
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Wear and tear happens, and there are a couple of options. First, you can tear it down, clean it up and use some rattle can paint. Cheapest route and you will get the lowest durability. Two other routes are either powdercoating or duracoat. Both are considerably more durable than spray paint, but also more expensive.
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Mack
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Posted: 21 September 2009 at 3:16pm |
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There's always the third option. It is the one that I use, and get given a hard time for by fellow forumers, called "not worrying about it."
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oldpbnoob
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Posted: 21 September 2009 at 3:20pm |
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"When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter.
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Posted: 21 September 2009 at 4:21pm |
Paint wise I would think now is the time to paint it camo!  ... lolHow long have you had it? Personally I would go for a change... but your call.,  |
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Mack
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Posted: 22 September 2009 at 1:00am |
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The one I'm specifically thinking of (and being given a hard time about) is a 98 custom that I got when the customs first came out; so it is a few years old.
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diablomotoracing
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Posted: 21 October 2009 at 11:02pm |
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Can we get a-5's powder coated??? or any marker???
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Posted: 22 October 2009 at 12:43am |
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You can not anodize a Tippmann, except the pro-carbine.
You can powder coat any Tippmann. You can paint any Tippmann. In fact, I believe there is still a sticky floating around one of these forums, with instructions to do so. |
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diablomotoracing
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Posted: 22 October 2009 at 12:49am |
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well i know of a powder coating company in cali called small parts that powder coat anything and everything... if its a basic color like of the primary colors... lol "black, blue, white, etc."
 maybe i can get the guy to powder coat camo for me.... |
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Posted: 22 October 2009 at 2:51pm |
Agreed. Battle scars add character, its not like your A5 is a collectors piece or anything. |
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