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    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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    OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « on: September 21, 2013 - 05:11:56 PM »
    Over the past few years I have painted my 1984 Toyota truck a couple of times......I just redid it again in August.  I used Rust-Oleum, hammered paint in the spray can......Silver color.....I did this back in 2003 and it lasted about 6 years...I did it again in 2009 with another color which was the Bronze color, same brand.   This didn't hold up as well...........So I went back to silver.......Since this truck has over 270,000 miles on her......I just wanted to prevent any more body rust or whatever....patched a few rust spots and sprayed.........I think she turned out well..........
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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #1 on: September 21, 2013 - 05:48:03 PM »
     :bigsmile:  cool!  :2thumbs:
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    Offline Katfish

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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #2 on: September 21, 2013 - 05:53:42 PM »
    How many cans is that?
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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #3 on: September 21, 2013 - 05:56:01 PM »
    Takes a nice picture & the old truck looks to be in amazing condition for the miles & age.  :thumbsup:
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    Offline Fern

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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #4 on: September 21, 2013 - 07:15:37 PM »
    Did you get an even finish, or is it blotchy?
    I tried to spray a large area an never could get an consistant color.
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    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #5 on: September 21, 2013 - 07:28:04 PM »
    Quote from: Katfish on September 21, 2013 - 05:53:42 PM
    How many cans is that?

    This time it only took about 8 cans.......  $5.97 each at walmart...........then the sand paper and such for the rest of the cost....

    Quote from: fern on September 21, 2013 - 07:15:37 PM
    Did you get an even finish, or is it blotchy?
    I tried to spray a large area an never could get an consistant color.

    Actually the only blotchy part is the hood.........the other panels were painted as a panel, not the whole side at a time.  This gave the paint an open time and did not collect the overspray to make it dull.  The hood is just large......I am wondering if I removed it and painted it standing up I would have different results....

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    Quote from: Bullitt- on September 21, 2013 - 05:56:01 PM
    Takes a nice picture & the old truck looks to be in amazing condition for the miles & age.

    I bought the truck new in 84.......just tried to take care of her......only one new clutch, a rocker arm assembly, a couple of water pumps, radiator.......STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL SHOCKS ON HER.......!!!!
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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #6 on: September 21, 2013 - 07:47:02 PM »
    Did you pull the engine to "freshen up" the engine compartment?  :roflsmiley:


    On a serious note, how about the gap between the cab and the bed, just took care of where the paint could throw?  I assume that's what they do at Earl Scheib.

    Looks great none the less.  Hopefully you'll get another 20 years and 200K out of her.

    « Last Edit: September 22, 2013 - 03:09:54 AM by spamtank »
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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #7 on: September 21, 2013 - 07:48:56 PM »
    Didn't your finger get tired?
    Whenever I try painting large areas with rattlecans my fingers get really tired and sore!

    Your truck looks great BTW.  well done. :clapping:
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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #8 on: September 21, 2013 - 08:11:23 PM »
    I'm guessing that's your house right under that big ol' hole in the ozone layer... :roflsmiley:
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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #9 on: September 21, 2013 - 10:36:19 PM »
    That looks respectable for only $60 total!!  Nice job with it! :2thumbs:
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    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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    Re: OK..........laugh if you want to....paint job...$60.00
    « Reply #10 on: September 22, 2013 - 08:11:08 AM »
    Quote from: burnt orange on September 21, 2013 - 07:48:56 PM
    Didn't your finger get tired?
    Whenever I try painting large areas with rattlecans my fingers get really tired and sore!

    Your truck looks great BTW.  well done. :clapping:


    Thanks for all the complements......again.....she is old and who wants to invest a lot of money in a paint job that would cost maybe more than the value of the vehicle...........but........who can establish a value on such a good truck.......??

    As far as my finger gettng tired.............Also at Walmart, I bought a couple of handles that attact to the top of the can and its just like using a spray gun.....pull the trigger and go.........very easy
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