How to paint a gun, DIY custom camo using spray paint and dish soap.

This is a step by step, how to video, showing how to spray paint camo on your gun using dish soap as a stencil. This easy painting technique allows for simple or complex free-flowing shapes and interactive layers. The outlines made by the dish soap are more crisp, and are obtained without cutting stencils.
0:00 Introduction to spray painting a gun using dish soap.
2:03 Spray painting the gun with a solid base layer.
3:19 Adding soft and misted stencils to the base layer for organic shapes and gradients.
4:40 Overview of the first layer.
5:04 Time for the fun part, the mystery part, the soap.
5:52 Visualize what you want to keep from the previous layer before you put down soap.
7:17 Applying the first layer of soap onto the gun, then spray painting two colors for the second layer of paint.
9:03 A very soapy gun with fresh spraypaint.
9:36 Putting down the 1st layer of soap on reverse side of gun.
10:25 Painting on top of soap on reverse side, with a spray painting tip.
11:16 Washing off first layer of dish soap. Reveling 1st and 2nd layers of spray paint and patterns.
12:00 Applying 2nd layer of soap to gun. Lightly using 4 colors for 3rd layer of spray paint.
14:09 Soapy close up of freshly painted gun.
14:26 Applying 2nd layer of soap, and 3rd layer of spray paint on reverse side of gun.
15:30 Close up of dish soap and spray paint on gun.
15:49 Overview of completed custom gun camo.

[@coltoncrofts6659]

Washing your gun on the side of your kids play pit is a uniquely American vibe

[@SaveFace]

It was the best tool for the job, well atleast the best object closest to the hose.

[@raging_rhino2582]

You guys don't paint your guns? Where are you from? I'm in Kansas, most tactical guns get painted here

[@cb4canes]

Yea, why not.

[@stoneblue1795]

Today's inner-city children frighten me more than a guy in his backyard with a gun.

[@tassolovesar15s]

It needed to be washed as well. Perfect tyming.

[@MEANLILSHT]

I paint as a professional, and I am very impressed. Awesome job, will be using this method in the future. Thank you!

[@SaveFace]

Awesome, I appreciate the compliment!

[@thomasjefferson4662]

Broham that is sick. Im 100000000000000% going to do it to my guns

[@SaveFace]

Doooitt

[@taylorcleblanc]

I did my own after seeing this video. Turned out awesome. Thanks for posting.

[@SaveFace]

Nice, that's awesome! I'm glad you found this video.

[@queenschamp]

That pattern is CRAZY looks professional!!!

[@SaveFace]

Thank you!

[@pabuffa]

Wow Very cool technique. Looks sick!

[@frankm8477]

Id recommend getting one of those dollar store empty ketchup bottles and you have more control over the soap and the pattern. Best part about camo is there very few ways to do it wrong, awesome vid.

[@SaveFace]

Dude I know, I have one of those hiding in my kitchen somewhere I can't find! Hahaha time to forget it and buy another one.

[@Boone1213]

This is one of the best camo spray paint rifle I have seen on KZbin it turned out awesome I'm gonna have to try your dish soap method. Good job man.

[@SaveFace]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

[@jasonransdell1647]

I've been doing this for years... It looks way better than something done with stencils by far. Very easy to do. The soap will pool in some areas, so be mindful and use it sparingly. I use a good decreaser over rubbing alcohol. I would recommend using a big bottle and use a striping motion. Better results

[@thefacelessone74]

I remember our buddy taught us this (-) the -soap- when I was in Iraq. He grabbed his twig and berries then went to find some sticks and showed us how its done.

[@g3attack]

Looks mfing Awesome! Watching you pump the soap on cracked me up! LoL

[@SaveFace]

Thank you! Hahah I thought it looked silly sped up too.

[@alabamatrout6985]

I used a sea sponge my first paint job and it came out really nice and unique but I’m going to use this method on the next build I’m starting once it’s complete. Thank you for the technique. Turned out super rad

[@bctpcp9546]

Yeah I just made a video using a sponge from a dishwashing scourer but yeah you sea sponge being natural must have made a great pattern

[@smoothancoool]

one of the best camo spray paint rifle I have seen on KZbin

[@SaveFace]

That's awesome, appreciate that! Thanks for watching.

[@zachchadwick8323]

That actually turned out really well

[@StantonLuke]

Looks like a great addition to multicam range - ‘Multicam Arid’

[@stefanocappella9612]

I'm a custom automotive painter and this looks awesome 🇨🇦

[@SaveFace]

Right on, thank you!

[@ratagris21]

Unique method to get great results. Looks like Rhodesian Brush stroke meets multicam. 🎩♠🏁🎯🏵🇺🇸💙💛🌻😎

[@joeylind4739]

Dude, thats purdy dern cool, good job.

[@reallybadperson]

Did not expect to hear June of 44 on a gun video. Hell yeah dude

[@SaveFace]

Right on, one of my favorite bands. Poor choice for a youtube video I've learned haha.

[@aaaaa1957]

Great job. You have a good eye, I would have stopped to early. Thanks for sharing

[@SaveFace]

Thank you, I was close to stopping after the first wash, it had more of an m81 look.

[@MrJohnlawson]

I like this better than multicam. Awesome job bud. If I were closer I'd let you do my AK, 😁😁

[@SaveFace]

Haha heck yeah, thank you!

[@derekutley3614]

I ain’t going to lie, this video is good. The paint turned out phenomenal!!

[@SaveFace]

Thank you, I appreciate sir.

[@outdoorzone]

I like a rattlesnake pattern the best! They are almost invisible to the naked eye!

[@larryjackson8675]

Your on to something there. Very nice result

[@wvmountaineer69]

That looks great!🇺🇸

[@ruckuswethepeep4384]

BAD ASS LOOK MAN, REALLY WISH I WAS BRAVE ENOUGH TO DO MY GUNS!!!

[@SaveFace]

Paint your least favorite gun first, think you might be happy with it.

[@mark_luna]

Yeah looks good man!!

[@ericwerick239]

Multi-pass awesomeness

[@SaveFace]

I like multi-pass!

[@johnstaton4302]

You talked me right out of spray painting my rifle thanks bro better You than me. 🍻

[@nunyabinness3574]

This is the greatest hack of all time!

[@benjamincole3582]

Bro, you are nuts... But in a mad scientist kinda way. That paint job is badass!

[@SaveFace]

Yooo, I'll take it! Thanks man!!

[@chumdizzfolk7660]

Yup, repainting my gun w this method. Good idea 👍🏽

[@ivysinistra]

It's like hydrodipping in reverse. Very cool

[@greybeard277]

Unusual method but you can't argue with the results. Thanks for sharing.

[@strat1960s]

Great paint job and I love the music!

[@SaveFace]

Hey thanks man. I love that song and band, I should have realized most people don't like post hardcore/math rock. I've gotten a lot of comment complaining about the horrible music haha.

[@strat1960s]

@@SaveFace It reminded me of the 90s band Sunny Day Realestate and it really sounded like Oceansize ( one of my favorite bands from the 90s.)

[@strat1960s]

@@SaveFace They're missing out on some great music!!

[@strat1960s]

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[@bsidb3919]

Indeed, very cool

[@HammeredDrunkPelosi]

I'm hitting the like button cuz the Montana can...

[@scottmurray2239]

Thanks for a great concept on painting camo 👍

[@kevinblack8512]

Looks so good! Looks like a combo of multi cam and WW2 frog skin.

[@adamadams6740]

Dam dude that is awesome,came out really nice!! Thanks for the info

[@1337rage]

wow! Outcome is crazy 😧 love it!

[@jayonez137]

Wow Best rifle DYI paint job on KZbin for sure. Can’t wait to try it

[@SaveFace]

Thanks man, I appreciate that! Give it a shot!

[@taylorcleblanc]

Bro! This is what I've been searching for!!

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Really sweet camo patterns, I definitely got try this

[@ryanroy4753]

Now you gotta get a layer or seven of some good ol “battle wear” AKA go shoot the darn thing. Don’t reckon I’ve seen this method before it turned out killer! Well done thanks for sharing!

[@SaveFace]

Thank you, yeah I've treated this like a new pair of white shoes the couple times I've taken it out haha. But the novelty will fade away soon enough.

[@penrypooch1140]

Looks great.

[@thestacche6898]

Dude, that comes out amazing. Will be trying it!

[@torencalduris3114]

Wow, this turned out nicely! Thanks for giving me ideas :)

[@louiel8569]

Looks rad. I'm definitely going to try this on one of mine.

[@Woodpusherpro]

Looks good, I Iike it. Will try this eventually.

[@mattknight1793]

Looks super good, I'm gonna try this out. Thanks man.

[@SaveFace]

Thanks a lot! Definitely helps the learning curve to practice on some random things first.

[@Polk4t]

Awesome kinda looks like multicam.

[@sandraherdman3783]

That's a nice technique,,I'm going to remember this thanks

[@ihurricane7]

Turned out amazing!

[@SaveFace]

Thank you :)

[@BadEnergyJohn]

Looks pretty darn good!

[@johnsonandson7772]

Looks good

[@EastTexasOutlaws]

Looks awesome !!!!!!!!

[@gmeichenberg]

You got really nice results, awesome

[@cbass3896]

That turned out sick!

[@williamgable2297]

One of the better looking rifle paint jobs I have seen. Good work

[@SaveFace]

Right on, thanks for watching!

[@jamescook6217]

Friggin sweet man!!

[@eddiec9175]

Dude that came out great, it looks amazing!

[@MrJoeygregory]

Dude this is super badass I hope you're doing this on the side making money because I know a lot of people that are scared to attempt something like this theirselves on their guns and you're very good at doing it

[@SaveFace]

Thank you dude! I'd like to eventually make a side hustle. It can be very scary painting a gun, especially one you really like!

[@jayonez137]

@@SaveFace especially if it’s your buddy’s $3000 Noveske. You never hear the end of it

[@SaveFace]

@@jayonez137 hahahaha

[@ridehi8083]

what an awesome technique! great job, and it looks top notch!

[@SaveFace]

Thank you sir!

[@FargoFX]

Awesome. Will try same 👍

[@davidphelps]

Very cool.

[@shawnsizemore8408]

Dude thanks Bro. Worked great love the new look on my Psa 15

[@Jason_903]

Looks awesome

[@hansblitz7770]

This is the best one of these I've seen. Great method and color choice.

[@SaveFace]

Thanks man, appreciate it

[@ChrisHansenSWFL]

Very cool! I am inspired to try it.

[@00xanawolf00]

Seriously impressive. I’m going to try this method with an older Remington 870 12 gauge.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

I to may try this on cheap shot gun just as proof of concept

[@beancook32670]

Awesome job! Also thanks for giving this method out. Seams way easier than a stencil .👍

[@SaveFace]

No problem, thanks for watching! It's definitely way faster than stencils, it can be hard to visualize what you want with dish soap though.

[@davidhill537]

Good job! Looks Great!!

[@tacticaltray4907]

This is great work! Thanks for sharing. 🤙🏽👌🏽

[@SaveFace]

Thanks man!

[@tt350zJason]

Keep up the videos man...these are awesome. thank you for sharing!!

[@SaveFace]

Hey thank you!! I plan on it.

[@timlance7656]

That's cool as hell. I like.good job

[@jray4131]

That’s a damn fine paint job. I’m impressed with how it turned out. I used a non slip shelf liner and pined it tight to my AR and sprayed it with 3 darker colors on a khaki base coat. It turned out great as well. Kind of a snake skin pattern.

[@SaveFace]

Thanks man. That's cool about the shelf liner! I just painted my 10-22 using some shelf liner, it is a cool pattern, different from the usual mesh bags used.

[@clintmullins8670]

@@SaveFace what other patterns have y'all heard of using?

[@SaveFace]

@@clintmullins8670 any fabric with some openings, I've heard of people using lingerie etc haha. But most flora in your surroundings works great too

[@clintmullins8670]

@@SaveFace thank you sir!

[@halfhandhomestead]

I just finished 3, I wish I had saw your video first. Even though I like how mine came out i would have done this method

[@SaveFace]

You can always repaint one of them haha

[@redtap5426]

That’s freaking cool paint job, never would have thought of using soap, most DIY use a laundry bag. Good job

[@SaveFace]

Thank you! I'm messing around with the soap and a mesh bag right now.

[@TacShooter]

I like the end result. Carolina Shooters Supply has some 7.62x39mm Bakelite magazines in stock right now, if you want to snag one of those for photos.

[@hairypotter8361]

Nice job it's an amazing idea using soap, like it... 🤩🤩🤩

[@wb-usmcret.2337]

Nicely Done!

[@BLEEPINJEEPS]

Awesome

[@796andy2]

nice work !

[@patrickshaw5849]

Very cool

[@gunnutbikenut6939]

That’s badass awesome job

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

Way cool man! Great job!

[@Miguelz-hk7od]

Looks sickk I love it I have to give it a shot on my AR

[@reeseabeast85]

Looks amazing good job 😮

[@Rxray5050]

Nice man!!

[@Juan_Doooh]

I like it, it’s different.

[@christopherbishop4927]

Very cool bud

[@KidFromQueens]

Never been a fan of camo but that came out AWESOME Bro!!💯

[@SaveFace]

Thanks dude!

[@EpicRayKirk]

That's really nice looking! I might try that using urban colors on my AR pistol. Thanks for the idea.

[@SaveFace]

Hell yeah:)

[@troycraddock8414]

Just watched this video and I'm impressed with that look.I think I'm going to paint one of my AR's similar to this using the dish soap.Once I get my nerve up lol Great job on that AR

[@roderickgordon7442]

This is really cool

[@glockmeister26]

came out amazing!

[@SaveFace]

Thanks man!

[@rj6812]

beautiful!....

[@lindsayearly7561]

very cool. totally original. can't say enough good things. Just amazing!!!!!!

[@SaveFace]

Thanks so much!

[@johnericson7600]

AWESOME