I am beginning my painting project and have read most of the instructions posted on this site on doing so.  For comfort reasons, can someone write a step-by-step process from         removing paint->taping->choosing materials->painting.

My initial thoughts were to do one color with maybe some other color for lettering and accents.  Woodsball.

Army46r wrote: What about primer?  What do I use?

For the best results, use a self-adhisive (sp?) primer. But any primer will work. And I suggest that you don't take the body down to the bare aluminum. Just rough it up till' it becomes a gray color, then go from there.

Army46r wrote: Use 220 sandpaper?  Do I need to use my Dremel?

Any sandpaper will work really. Because after you Prime it, you should wet sand it (taking you can with the primer you select), so on the can it'll tell you what grit to use when wetsanding. And you can use your dremel, but it's not absoltely needed. And before you do any sanding, make sure you insert the grip screws into your gun (w/o grips). Because the threads they utalize are directly threaded into the body. So you don't want to mess the threads up.

Army46r wrote: What do you mean by wet sanding?  I know it sounds stupid.

I had a feeling you were going to ask this... But wet sanding is just what it says. Sanding with water. You just apply water to your sand paper, and area your working on, then sand like you normally would. Don't be afraid to use to much water. Because too much is better than too little.

ok.... here we go

1. sandblast it

2.  tape off all unwanted areas painted or for a diff color

3. take some spray paint and shake it up for 2 mns nonstop

4. spray the paint 6-8 inches away from the item

5. wait 30 mns before adding another coat

6.buy some clear coat paint and apply it like you would with the spray paint.

7.wait 1 day after you have it clear coated before polishing it.i use products like mothers CALIFORNIA GOLD® SHOWTIME® INSTANT DETAILER

Army46r wrote: So sand->sekf-adhesive primer-> wet sand until rough? then paint 3-4 coats? do i use the quick dry spray at wal-mart for $.94? then clear coat 3 times?

1. Sand original paint to a gray color.
2. User primer (self adhesive works best).
3. Wet sand if directed on can (as directed on can). And when you wet sand, do it lightly.
4. Put paint on (as directed by can).
5. Put clear coat on (also as directed on can).
6. Wait a few of days before you play with your gun, and at least 1-2 before you touch it after you paint it (the more time the better).

Army46r wrote: What type of spray paint do I use?  There are so many different types even at Wal-Mart.

Really, any automotive spray paint will work. But if you're looking for good quality, I'd suggest you to use good quality paint, like Rust-Oleum.