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1977 Silverado Crew Cab.

I think/hope so! I don't know if it makes a difference with white but it's decent paint so maybe the coverage will be a little better? We'll see.
 
I really hope the gallon of red will be enough! More over I really hope that the gallon of clear will be enough!
 
Just doing all grey primer. I read a lot of reviews on this Wanda paint and everyone says it has really good coverage for a mid tier paint. And as of now, I THINK my plan will be to do the white and clear one day and then the red and clear the next. Although some folks are trying to talk me into doing the it all in one day by painting the white base and then masking it for the red base and then doing clear over the whole thing, but I'm just not sure if a newb like me can pull it off.
 
I would use a red primer, it's not just about coverage , a red primer will make the red paint pop more, but that's just me.
I would do it the way you said, white, mask, red, clear. Get up early, go to bed late. It's doable in a day.
 
Yea. Others have said I should use a white primer to make the red pop, others say a black primer to add depth, I think I'm just going to do the grey since it seems so many vehicles are done with it. I think it should be ok.

As far as the process goes, I'm leaning towards doing the white and clear one day and red and clear the next. I'm not terribly confident in my ability to get it all done in one day for one thing, and for another, it's probably going to be a little on the cold side next weekend so I will probably have to wait until the heat of the day before I start spraying anyway. I can get the garage warm, but as soon as I turn the fans on and open the doors and windows and get the draft going it will probably cool down pretty quick. So I will want the outside temp to be at least 65 before I start spraying. If the weather looks a lot warmer one day or the other, I will likely just do it all in one day. Otherwise, I think I'll have no choice but to split it up.
 
Went over some minor imperfections with glazing putty today. That stuff is awesome! Sands like butter! I don't think I'll be able to lay my high build tomorrow but we'll see. Depends on if we're supposed to hang out with friends tomorrow or not.
 
y5mgisi said:
Went over some minor imperfections with glazing putty today. That stuff is awesome! Sands like butter! I don't think I'll be able to lay my high build tomorrow but we'll see. Depends on if we're supposed to hang out with friends tomorrow or not.
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check your glazed spots the next day to make sure they haven't shrunk too much..that stuff is easy to apply and easy to sand but it will sink a little ...that's my experience...except on pinholes...but a bb sized spot can sink.
 
Good call on doing the white first. Easier/less masking that way. I would do the white/clear and let it sit for a day or
two to harden up before masking.

No point in rushing it either IMO.
 
For sure. I put the glazing putty on before doing my high build primer so as to hopefully be able to have it all appear seamless.
 
Man, I am getting super excited to see the color go on. I can't imagine how excited you must be, ha.

Quick question, I just realized your truck had the same mirrors I want to put on my truck. Could you explain how they were attached? My truck just had the tiny little mirrors and I'd like to upgrade while I'm working on it.
 
I'm really anxious to see color too! You are doing a great job, looks really straight!
 
Thanks!

The mirrors were attached with nut certs /riv nuts. And yes, I am extremely anxious to see how I do with the color and clear and to see how it turns out!
 
Awesome, so no support panels or anything on the inside of the door? Think the nut certs and bolts for the newer mirrors would work?
 
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