Painting a trail rig

[GMC1977]

I was wondering if anyone has ever painted their rig with one of those electric spray guns. Like this one: http://www.wagnerspraytech.com/portal/optimus_project_sprayer_spray,307655,747.html . i know its not the best way but i figure ill scratch or dent every inch of the body anyways. what does the brotherhood think?

 

[Big Blzn]

I use a similar but older version at my house for small projects. My guess is that it would make the paint go on way too thick and probably have some sever paint runs. Try it and post pics of the aftermath.

 

[NorCal_Chris]

i would go this route.

and either wetsand/polish or runit

 

[stumpbuster]

i would go this route.

and either wetsand/polish or runit

so no spray?

 

[NorCal_Chris]

dont need to. Can be sprayed, but can be rolled as well. Just needs to be reduced a little with thinner and roll away.

 

[Matt J.]

Roll on bed-liner would be cool too but that can get pricey doing the entire truck. Scratch resistent against all those branches on the trail.

 

[stumpbuster]

dont need to. Can be sprayed, but can be rolled as well. Just needs to be reduced a little with thinner and roll away.

really? reduced like adding how much? this is great news, as i am in the middle of a rattle can job now and HATE the way its coming out simply because the spray can that had my color is CHEAP!! rustolium sprays nice like, but dont carry olive drab

 

[NorCal_Chris]

really? reduced like adding how much? this is great news, as i am in the middle of a rattle can job now and HATE the way its coming out simply because the spray can that had my color is CHEAP!! rustolium sprays nice like, but dont carry olive drab

most do 50/50 with mineral spirits.

couple links for you.
http://www.rickwrench.com/index79master.htm?http://www.rickwrench.com/50dollarpaint.html
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40341

most use about 6 -8 coats.

you can either let it be or polish it at the end and it looks

 

[Chaddy]

I would just rattle can that sh!t

 

[stumpbuster]

sweet! hewje help

 

[GreenieK30]

I use house paint and the same brush I painted my house with.

Touch-ups are easy.

 

[stumpbuster]

I use house paint and the same brush I painted my house with.

Touch-ups are easy.

P I C S.......

 

[GreenieK30]

P I C S.......

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[muddermilitia]

i would go this route.

and either wetsand/polish or runit

I painted a truck that way once, it turned out quite well even with no wetsand or polish.

 

[sandawgk5]

I intend to rattle can my ****. Just need the time and aboot $30

Dik

 

[stumpbuster]

Here.

....damn i really gotta phorque over the loot ta be a member