Paint Chip
Printed From: Tippmann Paintball
Category: Paintball Equipment
Forum Name: Gun Maintenace and Repair
Forum Description: Important info for keeping your marker in top shape
URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=183015
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Topic: Paint Chip
Posted By: Laxstud14
Subject: Paint Chip
Date Posted: 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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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date 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. ------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
Posted By: Mack
Date 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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Posted By: oldpbnoob
Date Posted: 21 September 2009 at 3:20pm
------------- "When I grow up I want to marry a rich man and live in a condor next to the beach" -- My 7yr old daughter. |
Mack wrote:Posted By: Troopr
Date 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.,  ------------- <3's Paintball w/ TippMann Alpha Black Tactical Marker TippMann Project Salvo Marker After Market E-Trigger TippMann SSL-200 E-Hopper |
Posted By: Mack
Date 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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Posted By: diablomotoracing
Date 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 By: The Guy
Date 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. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site 
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Posted By: diablomotoracing
Date Posted: 22 October 2009 at 12:49am
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.... ------------- Don't hate me |
Posted By: Enos Shenk
Date 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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