I bought this black camera tripod during deer season and it worked great while hunting out of a blind with my Sony Handycam. I would like to paint it to give it a camo look for turkey season. I will use it sometimes while in a blind, but most of the time it will not be. Any advice on painting this thing to help it blend in? Paint brands, colors, techniques? I just dont want it to be an eyesore for a longbeard when he comes in.
http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-APLT4-61-inch-Weight-Aluminum/dp/B004ZGLM5W/ref=sr_1_7?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1459373770&sr=1-7&keywords=camera+tripod
Thanks
You can buy camo spray paint at Wal mart.
just get some spray paint and take a paper plate and cut you out some lines or shapes so you can spray thru the paper plate to put a pattern on the tripod..get you a can of gray primmer and couple more colors and your good to go...
Thanks for the replies. I am wondering if paint will stick to the original black paint, or should I scuff it up with some sandpaper before I start?
You know you could try some of that camo tape that sticks to itself its call camo form and its reusable..and wrap it in that...that might work better..than paint..
I would use Camo tape, spray paint gets roughed up pretty easily. I rap my legs with pipe insulation and then tape it with camp tape. If you don't like it you can just take it off
Could also do a Mossy Oak vinyl wrap
http://www.mossyoakgraphics.com/mossy-oak-matte-camo-roll
camo duct tape is about $5 a roll...works dandy
Rustoleum camo paint & clear coat. I just painted this tripod last week, hopefully it holds up as well as my shotgun has. I did the pattern with sea sponge.
Remember to prep the surface...I lightly sanded it with fine grit for painting, then wiped everything down with a damp microfiber cloth.
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I did the vinyl wrap on mine, super easy! Found some sheets on sale and I think it turned out great.
MK M GOBL
MK M GOBL - Your project came out awesome.
Looks awesome you did a g :icon_thumright:reat job
Not the best job in the world but I think it should work. Thanks for the tips!
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Quote from: brimmyfish on March 31, 2016, 01:16:12 PM
Not the best job in the world but I think it should work. Thanks for the tips!
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That looks very good.
That paint job will definitely work especially since it will be stationary. Good luck.
Thank y'all! I was actually surprised that it turned out as well as it did. I would've never thought to use a sponge until it was mentioned on here.