I didn't like how bright my Benelli's MAX 4 camo was considering my hunting locations, flooded timber, cypress swamps, etc...I wanted a more grey look so, went to experimenting and found out how to dye the camo for a different appearance. It's super easy and cheap. I used Fiebing's leather dye. Just apply the dye to the part, give it about 10 seconds and wipe it off, then buff with a rag. Since I wanted a grey look, I chose the black dye, if you wanted to just darken it and keep the same, you could use a dark brown. It doesn't not come off after a couple of minutes, I've tried soap and water, I even rubbed a spot this morning with a white cloth and alcohol and it's fine. I'm super please with it and thought I would share. I assume this trick will work on any dipped camo pattern.

This is a before close up.


This is an after close up.


Here, the barrel is done but not the action and stock.


Forearm before


Forearm after


With the dye on the action.


Barrel before


Barrel after


Final product

Will, that's awesome! I shoot the same gun and don't like the color. I'll be ordering some black today. Thank you for sharing!

Here's the original test subject with brown, I just wanted a grey look.

That looks awesome!!


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Looks good. Does it make it shine at all in the sun?

Awesome! I'll be doing that with mine too.

This is the brand dye I used... http://www.amazon.com/Fiebings-Leather- ... s=fiebings

Cool thanks.

I'm gonna try that on my M2 with APG pattern when I get home!

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Very cool! Turned out awesome!

Wonder how a Max4 pattern would turn out with green on it? Down south Max 4 sticks out badly.

That looks really good Will. I hate how bright the max 4 is on mine. Might have to try that.

cmiller, are you gonna try the green?

I am very impressed with it,Great job and info Will.

Nice job will!

Now that is some useful information

It looks even better now, the brown leaves are standing out. Lots of different shades.

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You ain't half bad for a white boy will

Sometimes I am worth a shit..



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You should see it in person though. Cant get the pictures to do it justice.


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Will where did you get your after market parts for your Chamber pull and your push button on your gun?

For the record, Bug started this brainstorm...


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I know he got real quiet on the football thread

Can't find that shit anywhere locally...guess I'm not doing mine tonight.

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The Leather Pouch in Lafayette has it for those around here.

If you do this, get the darkest color. Do a small section to where its on about 10 seconds then wipe it off, you can do more layers to make it darker if you want. Little at a time. I'm going to put it to the field test tomorrow and will report back.


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Here's our test dummy after 3 coats. The first was in medium brown (not recommended ) and two coats of dark brown to get rid of the orange hue it had from 1st round which has caused a little luster. I'm sure a scotch-brite will cure that though. These pictures were taken very shortly after coating it and there seems to be some lightening after curing (over night). Also an alcohol soaked rag will remove most of the color when it's fresh but won't cut it worth a damn later. Fiebing's color chart is DEAD ON THE MONEY as to the tint so check it first BEFORE you smear something on it that's worse than cornbread yellow

Thanks again guys, did you wipe the gun down with alcohol prior to applying the dye? Bug, a good wipe with denatured alcohol will help flatten out the sheen some.

Nice job will, great post.

Thanks will.....i might need to do mine like that.
i think my gun is soo fukkin bright,its flaring birds clean out of lafourche parish!
i aint killin shit and nobody around me is either
maybe this da ticket lol.