[BowTieOgre]

Originally Posted by JAKES 68GMC

I've been shuffling around the idea of painting my truck using a bunch of rattlecans. I know, it sounds trashy, redneckish, stupid etc. but I really honestly think I could make it look good. I don't think I can afford to get it painted by a pro, because I already need some body work done to it (cabcorners, drivers side floor and pass. side lower fender cup) and that would add up quick, and I don't have the money for paint. After the bodywork is done I've come up with this master plan:

-Sand the whole truck down, especially in the rough spots, enough to get the paint to stick good.
-Get some Rustoleum sandable car primer and spray the whole truck.
-Get a LOT of Rustoleum gloss hunter green, paint the whole truck in coats.
-Get a bunch of clear-coat rattles cans, and give it a good clearcoat right at the end. Maybe 2 coats.

I told my dad this idea, and he just shook his head. I think I could do it and make it look decent. I want to hear honestly what you guys think of this idea. Thanks for your thoughts.
Jake

I have seen some nice pics of the end result of that process and i was impressed enough to go out and stock up! I bought the high density foam rollers, some mineral spirits and a quart of royal blue Rustoleum Professional. I took a red scuff pad and ran it over my test piece (an extra hood) and wiped it down well before painting. Im still trying to find the right mixture of paint to mineral spirits but it seems to be between 4:1 and 5:1 or the thickness of milk. Roll it on with gentle pressure and let it self-level, dont worry the bubbles with go away if you have the right mix. If the bubbles stay I think its too thin. Let it dry for 8-16 hours and apply a 2nd coat. Let that dry and wetsand with 800 grit. This is where I am now. I have NEVER done any body/paint work and man was I excited after wetsanding out the orange peel from the first 2 coats. Compared to beforehand that hood felt smooth as silk. I will keep you updated on my progress. Dont forget what all these experienced guys here say...prep is 90% of the work, dont rush anything, do it right the first time!