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Rattle can
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mudhog
THEGAME
after you sand it you should take a cloth with thinner on it and wipe down the whole area to be painted then paint it /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
stallion85
1/2 ton status
I would say down to the primer but I am not an experienced painter. I sanded down to the primer on mine and had no problems so far. Just touch up jobs though /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
Silver84k5
1/2 ton status
i just did mine with flat black... only got the front clip done so far...... I just sand everything smooth, then throw on some primer and sand again then paint...... When you go to the store to get your paint.. Hit up the cleaning supplies area, and take a Few caps off of some glass cleaner.. it sprays about a 3-4 inch diameter circle, instead of a 1 inch dia. circle.
big pappa b
3/4 ton status
Check my webshots link below. It's a camo paint job done by the past owner..needs /forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif a touchup
ChevyCaGal
3/4 ton status
I just wiped down my truck with a damp rag and painted. Worked fine. I didn't want to sand it. The paint has the body sealed. I didn't want to go down to primer and risk exposing the trucks metal to rust. Not to mention it was too much trouble....
85mudblazin
1/2 ton status
Here is mine it was primered gray when i bought so I just sanded it down smooth then painted.
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gm4x
1/2 ton status
I'd start with a good pressure wash, to remove dirt & grime, this will prevent from rubbing these things into the old paint. Then wipe down with a pre-cleaner (thinner) to remove oils, grease, silicones, super-sauces (Armor-all, etc.), sand or scotchbrite enough to scuff the surface paint, to give it "teeth" for new surface to "bite" into. Scuff first, paper & tape last just prior to painting (helps from sanding your taped edges & trapping sanding dust in your masking materials).
Make sure you wet sand the primer before painting it. If you have any rough edges make sure oyu featheredge them. In other words your hand should glide over the whole body and not feel any roughness throughout the whole body. I have used rustoleum primer with good results. Before your ready to paint you will need to clean the surface with a degreaser of some sort. I use this stuff from 3M that you can pick up at a parts store, just for degreasing your vehicle before you paint.
If you want a professional look, remove all handles and bezels before taping. Only thing I tape up is windows. If you get any overspray anywhere you can use thinner to remove it.
Hope this helps. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
If you want a professional look, remove all handles and bezels before taping. Only thing I tape up is windows. If you get any overspray anywhere you can use thinner to remove it.
Hope this helps. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
bigyellowjimmy
1/2 ton status
Have you decided what color you're going to paint it?
No any suggestions? I am deciding between flatblack or actually taking the time to paint it a color. Rims are black and that is the only thing set. All my accents are chevy blue (calipers, skidplate, t case, tierod, etc soon the roll cage ,when i get one) what do you think will go good. /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
BLZN4FN
1/2 ton status
How do you all keep from having spray lines?
Also has anyone ever put a coat of clear on top of the spray paint paint job.
Also has anyone ever put a coat of clear on top of the spray paint paint job.
bigyellowjimmy
1/2 ton status
For a rattle can job black, white or camo seems to be the most popular, Im not sure how well a color would hold up to fading. Ive always liked black myself because when you get slight surface rust from stone chips it doesnt show like with white. /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
bigyellowjimmy
1/2 ton status
Sounds good to me. I painted the lower 1/4 of my 70 flat black, the rest is original yellow, looks good. I just sanded slightly, primered and painted. Flat black doesnt run easily.
