Painting my CUCV and need a paint source?

[kennyw]

I started sanding to see just how many layers of paint are actually on my truck today...

I can already tell this is going to take some time. Started wet sanding with 400 grit, but I think I need to step up to 200. Under the ugly rattle can Forest Green paint there is what looks like a layer of US Forest Service Green, then grey primer, then cammo (and no idea how many layers make up the cammo yet).

Anyone know where to find OD Green paint by the gallon that doesn't cost over $50-75/gallon? Napa wanted $185/gallon and the local auto paint supply wants $280/gallon. Local hardware store can't mix flat enamels either.

 

[84CUCV]

will see what i have and get back to you.

 

[1-tonmudder]

yeah right here.
http://www.rapcoparts.com/manuals.html

 

[BKinzey]

Prices look good for the Rapco. Do you know who is the manufacturer?

 

[1-tonmudder]

I honestly don't know.The link was given to me by another guy,but I havent bought any from them yet.

 

[JC_]

Any Sherwin Williams Industrial (not simply home) stores near you?

 

[JEBSR]

Is the original CARC paint on it? If that is the cammo underneath, don't sand on that stuff without a full respirator system. That is some dangerous shtuff.

 

[BKinzey]

Full respirator? A good particulate filter mask will do from what I've read. Not those dust masks though. I don't think you need an aromatic system

 

[JEBSR]

sanding introduces more dust particles than spraying. So sanding CARC paint is more dangerous than spraying it according to our MSDS's. I'd rather be safe than sorry.

 

[Izzy]

OD Green Paint

Try this Link... http://www.tcpglobal.com/restorationshop/rsp1609.aspx I am thinking of buying my paint from them. Price looks like about $70.00 for the kit and then you would have to add shipping... Hope that helps....