Paint plastic grips to look like wood

[Battosai1]

Hello all,

Down to brass taxes, I have a plastic STI lower grip, standard black that comes with all lower receivers. I want to 'church' up my grips and stain or paint or coat (not sure the best process, why I ask) the grip to resemble a wood pattern, all suggestions are appreciated. Also if there is a place you recommend that does it, please post it. I live between Sacramento and San Francisco.

[recpark99]

Try Sagisi Customs in Milpitas. Ryan is phenomenal and a Calgunner too.

[skyline]

I suggest a process called hydro dipping
It's not expensive and can be done at home they also have woodgrain patterns I did a entire riffile and then clear coated it with a spray dura coat its held up pretty good you can go on you tube to see how it's done
There is a video by 2a gunsmithing and firearms were he is doing exactly what you want good luck

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[BigPimping]

I can't imagine wood grips would be that expensive would they? I'm not too familiar on the parts for that gun. But I can't imagine them being that outrageous.

[Pofoo]

Look at car restoration sites or youtube. Auto makers have been doing this on dashboards and window trim pieces since the 30's.

[norcal77]

To look like this?

https://www.blackwoodusa.com/collections/wood-ar-15-grips

[numpty]

This is in SD, but there are a few examples on this page that might be what you're looking for.

http://www.sandiegogungraphics.com/sdgg_013.htm

[ar15barrels]

I can't imagine wood grips would be that expensive would they?
I'm not too familiar on the parts for that gun.
But I can't imagine them being that outrageous.

STI's do not have removable grips in the way that typical 1911's do.
STI's have a complete metal or plastic magazine well, grips and triggerguard unit that attaches to the receiver.



There are no wood options.