| Howdy again RJ,
Nope, I leave the original finish in case the owner wants to strip the paint back off the gun although I have never had anyone do that that I know of. But I do tell them how to do it should the need arise.
And I will get a photo for you of one of the guns, like I said, it will be after I get my neck healed up abit, I am currently off work for 1 herniated disk and 2 buldging disk in my neck which are affecting the nerves in my left arm.
As for moving parts, yes, there are places like the reciever/ejector on the shotguns that the paint does come off of, but I explain that this is to be expected since it is a moving part.
On the other hand, I only charge whatever the person feels the paint job is worth, I have been paid in beer before, but usually I make about $35 dollars (US) for each gun but have made as much as $55 before. If you buy a factory camoed shotgun, it will generally cost you about $80 to $100 more than a non camoed gun.
And having done approx 40 to 50 guns, I do pretty well as a hobby. I have also painted 4 wheelers, deer stands, boats (like I mentioned before) and Bows for Bowhunters.
anyway, I will get you a photo of the gun and of the boat too in that strange looking pattern lol.
have a good evening,
Greg aka GW |