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1manmafia

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Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« on: December 01, 2009, 11:11:14 AM »
Here are few pics of a re-finish I did for a friends birthday over the summer. Not going for any look in particular. Makes me wanna buy a WASR to do it for myself. . .









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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2009, 11:21:19 AM »
Looks great.

What stain color did you use?
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2009, 11:41:03 AM »
Quote from: ToTheTeeth on December 01, 2009, 11:21:19 AM
Looks great.

What stain color did you use?

A few coats of MinWax Sedona red, then a couple coats of clear, semi-gloss poly. I left the shine up a little bit (as seen in the sunny-day pics) but that's an easy take-down.

I also had an extra PG from an Arsenal Sam-7 that I replaced the original with. That really helped to finish it up.
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2009, 11:57:37 AM »
that looks nice, good job!
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2009, 12:57:12 PM »
Looks very good. Nice job on the finish.
Not to be a weasel, but the original pistol grip as likely a US 922r part.  The Bulgarian is foreign (unless K-Var USA).  May want to revisit the parts count.  Not trying to stir up anything.  Just a thought.
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2009, 01:11:07 PM »
Quote from: AKBLUE on December 01, 2009, 12:57:12 PM
Looks very good. Nice job on the finish.
Not to be a weasel, but the original pistol grip as likely a US 922r part.  The Bulgarian is foreign (unless K-Var USA).  May want to revisit the parts count.  Not trying to stir up anything.  Just a thought.

No problem. I really appreciate the cautious words. Truth is, I thought that before it was installed, as the spare parts came in a lot. But I am almost 100% positive it had "US" stamped near where it meets the TG, leading me to believe it was K-Var gear. I told him it was a loaner in case I was going to black-out my Krink but saw what K-Var was charging for it and just decided I'd purchase another if it ever comes to that. But I'll double check next time we're around his safe. . .

Quote from: longfletch27 on December 01, 2009, 11:57:37 AM
that looks nice, good job!

Thanks alot!
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2009, 06:58:53 PM »
Nice refinish job! I like it!!!
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2009, 07:07:20 PM »
Very pretty, Ilike the glossy look. :thumbleft:
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2009, 12:58:24 PM »
Quote from: dot1943 on December 01, 2009, 06:58:53 PM
Nice refinish job! I like it!!!

Quote from: 7.62 Re[)E^^Pt!oN on December 01, 2009, 07:07:20 PM
Very pretty, Ilike the glossy look. :thumbleft:

Thanks for the kind quotes guys. If it were mine, I'd have taken the shine down a bit but different strokes for different folks. He was pleased with it because it tightend up the feel of the rifle (poly probably helped).
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2009, 01:39:03 PM »
Nicely done.
I like a matte finish but if done right, the gloss can have a certain appeal.
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2010, 08:51:48 PM »
Looks nice, I'm doing the same thing. I'm gonna paint the steel too.
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2010, 01:39:14 PM »
Quote from: neoz28 on January 15, 2010, 08:51:48 PM
Looks nice, I'm doing the same thing. I'm gonna paint the steel too.

Good luck! I just saw your progress on Martin's thread. We'll be waiting for pics.

**Update** I did make sure about the PG and it is (as I thought) compliant. Thanks again AKBLUE!
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2010, 02:15:15 PM »
I did a trooper stock in the same color and was equally pleased.  Nice job!
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Re: Yet another re-finished WASR. . .
« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2010, 07:48:04 PM »
thats really nice!
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