Refinishing an A5

Penarol10 · 12-13-2012, 10:47 PM

So me and a friend are selling off a lot of our old gear as part of the process of getting back into the sport. One of the things we have is his old A5. By old I mean he bought it the year the A5 came out. This thing has been sitting in the garage for a while and the finish is peeling off. Whats the best option? should i strip the body and polish it? Is there a good way to refinish it black that is inexpensive and durable?

Any info would be appreciated

Thanks
Chris

woouulf · 12-13-2012, 10:54 PM

Wire wheel and some good spray paint...Since the resale value is not that great on the old single valve port A5s it might not be wise to put a whole lot into a paint job..

Penarol10 · 12-13-2012, 10:59 PM

yea I noticed the other day that apparently theres a new style A5? Excuse my ignorance lol

The resale is kind of important as that is the plan, spraypaint comes off to me as cheap though. Couldn't I polish it as well in theory?

woouulf · 12-14-2012, 12:24 AM

Yep, and you could gold plate it too..Its like putting lipstick on a pig and although the pig looks better its still a pig..the old A5s sell for about 80.00 or you could sit on it for awhile for 100.00.. BNIB they are 189.00 with a 2 year warrenty, so whats a repainted over 7 year old one worth?.....

Penarol10 · 12-14-2012, 01:47 AM

So with the RT kit and the J&J ceramic barrel i have for it I'm looking at $140 best case scenario? yeesh....

I should have started playing again sooner.....

4G010H3R0 · 12-14-2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Penarol10

So with the RT kit and the J&J ceramic barrel i have for it I'm looking at $140 best case scenario? yeesh....

I should have started playing again sooner.....

honestly even that is high for the market now. Maybe that in trade value.
Tippmann stuff has dropped like a rock(not that it doesnt do that on its own)
I sold a gigantic Phenom package($100 in cyclone ups) and with tacamo kit, Techt inserts etc etc for about $500.. and there was way more into it then that and that is more recent stuff.

Jaan · 12-14-2012, 04:56 PM

To take the powdercoating off, I used Aircraft Remover to great effect. It just crinkles up and you wipe it off with a sponge. For my A 5 it looked nice, gray body with black parts attached. I even called Tippmann and they sent me a free replacement name tag "jewel" which made the gun look like it was supposed to look like that. I wish I had a picture but I've since changed her all around.

idkfa · 12-14-2012, 04:58 PM

If you are planning on selling it, I wouldn't bother wasting your time or money on making it pretty. Put it up for slightly under a fair price and be rid of it.

If you are planning on using it, however, go to town.

BlueTrane2028 · 12-15-2012, 12:27 AM

A5s are IMO, rock solid and dependable. Knowing it isn't worth much, just keep it for backup to whatever it is you eventually buy. Besides, it's not like you can't play with an A5. I play almost entirely on blowback Tippmanns. It hurts many feelings to get beaten by a fat guy with a mech Tippy, which is probably why I like playing with them so much.

If I were to re-paint an A5, I'd probably go with OD green or just strip it bare and leave it be. I had a bare M98 that was very cool, but I sold it.

Penarol10 · 12-15-2012, 02:27 PM

^ oh it hurts lots more feelings getting beat by a fat guy with a pump and a pocket hopper(thats me)

I really dont need a backup since i have my sniper and then my phantom just in case( and if i break a phantom then thats a sign from God that should go home for the day)

I'll probably just strip it bare. Even though I'm selling it I dont like selling things to people that look dirty/not in good shape.

12-13-2012, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Penarol10 abandoned SCPer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL	Refinishing an A5 So me and a friend are selling off a lot of our old gear as part of the process of getting back into the sport. One of the things we have is his old A5. By old I mean he bought it the year the A5 came out. This thing has been sitting in the garage for a while and the finish is peeling off. Whats the best option? should i strip the body and polish it? Is there a good way to refinish it black that is inexpensive and durable? Any info would be appreciated Thanks Chris __________________ The Start Your Own Pump Team Sale CCM carbon fiber kit for phantom for sale SCP feedback MCB feedback Olde Lions East

12-13-2012, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
woouulf Virgo omega one.. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: victorville ,Cali	Wire wheel and some good spray paint...Since the resale value is not that great on the old single valve port A5s it might not be wise to put a whole lot into a paint job.. __________________ http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Why would i trade for that?

12-13-2012, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Penarol10 abandoned SCPer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL	yea I noticed the other day that apparently theres a new style A5? Excuse my ignorance lol The resale is kind of important as that is the plan, spraypaint comes off to me as cheap though. Couldn't I polish it as well in theory? __________________ The Start Your Own Pump Team Sale CCM carbon fiber kit for phantom for sale SCP feedback MCB feedback Olde Lions East

12-14-2012, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
woouulf Virgo omega one.. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: victorville ,Cali	Yep, and you could gold plate it too..Its like putting lipstick on a pig and although the pig looks better its still a pig..the old A5s sell for about 80.00 or you could sit on it for awhile for 100.00.. BNIB they are 189.00 with a 2 year warrenty, so whats a repainted over 7 year old one worth?..... __________________ http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html Why would i trade for that?

12-14-2012, 01:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Penarol10 abandoned SCPer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL	So with the RT kit and the J&J ceramic barrel i have for it I'm looking at $140 best case scenario? yeesh.... I should have started playing again sooner..... __________________ The Start Your Own Pump Team Sale CCM carbon fiber kit for phantom for sale SCP feedback MCB feedback Olde Lions East

12-14-2012, 04:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jaan XYZZY Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts	To take the powdercoating off, I used Aircraft Remover to great effect. It just crinkles up and you wipe it off with a sponge. For my A 5 it looked nice, gray body with black parts attached. I even called Tippmann and they sent me a free replacement name tag "jewel" which made the gun look like it was supposed to look like that. I wish I had a picture but I've since changed her all around. __________________ If your glasses fog up and you want to make your own mask fans, here's how; V-Force Mask Fans JT fans with speed control "My happiness doesn't depend on anything. My heart is always happy. I do have anger issues though."

12-14-2012, 04:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
idkfa Stock Class Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada	If you are planning on selling it, I wouldn't bother wasting your time or money on making it pretty. Put it up for slightly under a fair price and be rid of it. If you are planning on using it, however, go to town. __________________ MCB Feedback eBay Feedback

12-15-2012, 12:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
BlueTrane2028 MCB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA	A5s are IMO, rock solid and dependable. Knowing it isn't worth much, just keep it for backup to whatever it is you eventually buy. Besides, it's not like you can't play with an A5. I play almost entirely on blowback Tippmanns. It hurts many feelings to get beaten by a fat guy with a mech Tippy, which is probably why I like playing with them so much. If I were to re-paint an A5, I'd probably go with OD green or just strip it bare and leave it be. I had a bare M98 that was very cool, but I sold it.

12-15-2012, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Penarol10 abandoned SCPer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL	^ oh it hurts lots more feelings getting beat by a fat guy with a pump and a pocket hopper(thats me) I really dont need a backup since i have my sniper and then my phantom just in case( and if i break a phantom then thats a sign from God that should go home for the day) I'll probably just strip it bare. Even though I'm selling it I dont like selling things to people that look dirty/not in good shape. __________________ The Start Your Own Pump Team Sale CCM carbon fiber kit for phantom for sale SCP feedback MCB feedback Olde Lions East

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