Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71sierragrande · 05-31-2011, 05:01 PM

I know there are some great autobody/painters on this site. Show off your stuff! And list the products you used.

highliner · 05-31-2011, 06:20 PM

Dupont Chromabase 99K Black. All done in my garage

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bcutt · 05-31-2011, 06:24 PM

That looks killer!!

Slick67 · 05-31-2011, 06:39 PM

Didn't spray the whole thing but did some of the paint and ALOT of bodywork myself inside my buddy's lawncare shop! PPG Oh So Orange and ghost blue pearl in the clear. All PPG.
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71sierragrande · 05-31-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Didn't spray the whole thing but did some of the paint and ALOT of bodywork myself inside my buddy's lawncare shop! PPG Oh So Orange and ghost blue pearl in the clear. All PPG.
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Thats a real show truck, slick. The pearl really sets it off.

QKENUF4U · 05-31-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Didn't spray the whole thing but did some of the paint and ALOT of bodywork myself inside my buddy's lawncare shop! PPG Oh So Orange and ghost blue pearl in the clear. All PPG.
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THATS PHENOMINAL !!!!

71sierragrande · 05-31-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by highliner

Dupont Chromabase 99K Black. All done in my garage

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You can fix anything by wet sanding and buffing
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What a way to kick off a thread, highliner! Any tips for us rookies? Sanding? Paper? Clear? How many coats? Great work!!

88fordf150 · 05-31-2011, 06:58 PM

Great job guys!! I may try some painting when get to that point.

highliner · 05-31-2011, 07:01 PM

Well I'm a rookie too! First I would not suggest black for your first painting experiment. It takes a little more patience. I sanded on the body and primer every weekend for 3 months, and wet sanded the primer with 800 grit before paint. 2 coats of color and 3 coats of clear. I would've done one more coat of clear if I hadn't ran out. And if you get some orange peel or a couple runs, don't sweat it cause you'll want to wet sand with 1500 grit and finally 2000 grit to get it perfect. Then a bunch of buffing and polishing to bring back the shine!

Gene · 05-31-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by highliner

You can fix anything by wet sanding and buffing

Thats exactly what my paint guy told me, mines being wetsanded n buffed right now.

*mrhino* · 05-31-2011, 07:29 PM

my first paint job!

All primers and reducers were from Southern Polyurethane, House of kolor base coat, 3 coats of Southern polyurethane Clear, and many many hours of sanding. all done in my garage.

MarineChevyDriver · 01-10-2013, 10:43 AM

That's a sexy truck my friend. What are the specs on those wheels and tires? Size, offset, etc.

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my first paint job!

All primers and reducers were from Southern Polyurethane, House of kolor base coat, 3 coats of Southern polyurethane Clear, and many many hours of sanding. all done in my garage.

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y5mgisi · 01-17-2013, 01:19 AM

I can not wait to join this thread!

*mrhino* · 01-17-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MarineChevyDriver

That's a sexy truck my friend. What are the specs on those wheels and tires? Size, offset, etc.

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Thank you..

lets see it been awhile. if I remember correctly it was 18x8 and I think it was 4mm offset with 225/45 18 tires on the front and 18x9.5 Im sorry i dont remember the offset on the rear but im thinking it was 4.5 in back spacing and the tire was a 245/45 18

findog78 · 03-24-2014, 01:35 AM

I like the color...what is that? I just picked my colors and the bottom half will be 2112 titanium metallic.

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Originally Posted by mrhino

my first paint job!

All primers and reducers were from Southern Polyurethane, House of kolor base coat, 3 coats of Southern polyurethane Clear, and many many hours of sanding. all done in my garage.

hayhauler71 · 05-31-2011, 08:07 PM

PPG GM 99 hugger orange 4 coats

PPG concept 2002 clear 5 coats

done in my garage by me [auto technician] and my friend Ray [truck driver]

Jeffs70 · 05-31-2011, 08:13 PM

great looking trucks and work you all did awesome. this is exactly what i am waiting to tackle very soon here. hope it turns out as well as yours all did. Thanks for starting this thread really inspires me.

bosco200 · 05-31-2011, 08:42 PM

Heres me primen then after paint.

JORGIE95961 · 06-01-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bosco200

heres me primen then after paint.

did you paint it all with that compressor and gun?

bosco200 · 06-01-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JORGIE95961

did you paint it all with that compressor and gun?

I primed it with that gun, until I found someone with a way better one....but yes I used that compressor.

71sierragrande · 06-02-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bosco200

I primed it with that gun, until I found someone with a way better one....but yes I used that compressor.

Thats good to know. Ive heard some say that a larger capacity tank is necessary.

pockets · 06-02-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Thats good to know. Ive heard some say that a larger capacity tank is necessary.

It helps, so you don't have to wait for the tank to refill and risk getting dry spots and such while you are waiting.

JORGIE95961 · 06-02-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

thats good to know. Ive heard some say that a larger capacity tank is necessary.

yes but did he paint it allat once or a panel at a time...hmmm.. Just sayin

el_bole · 10-05-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bosco200

Heres me primen then after paint.

Nice work!!!

What type of gun and compressor are you using in the pic? I want to paint my truck with a hot rod flatz blue steel and I am wondering what would be a good, affordable, combo of spray gun and the what type of compressor(how many gallons etc) do I need to do it myself?

Any info would be greatly appreciated..

el_bole

67ChevyRedneck · 05-31-2011, 10:04 PM

Truck is a 10 footer but it was meant to be a quickie to look good until I got a house with a garage, I did it all in my uncle's driveway (check out build thread)... but then this other project showed up one day....

05-31-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... I know there are some great autobody/painters on this site. Show off your stuff! And list the products you used. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

05-31-2011, 06:20 PM	#2
highliner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 29	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Dupont Chromabase 99K Black. All done in my garage Primer Fresh out of the booth You can fix anything by wet sanding and buffing __________________ 72 C-10 Longbed (3rd generation truck) 79 K-15 Shortbed SBC400 4in. lift super swampers 05 2500HD Crew 6.0L 39 International P/U (future rat rod) Last edited by highliner; 05-31-2011 at 06:21 PM.

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bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... That looks killer!! __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

05-31-2011, 06:39 PM	#4
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Didn't spray the whole thing but did some of the paint and ALOT of bodywork myself inside my buddy's lawncare shop! PPG Oh So Orange and ghost blue pearl in the clear. All PPG. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-31-2011, 06:58 PM	#8
88fordf150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 474	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Great job guys!! I may try some painting when get to that point. __________________ Brad handshoe

05-31-2011, 07:01 PM	#9
highliner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 29	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Well I'm a rookie too! First I would not suggest black for your first painting experiment. It takes a little more patience. I sanded on the body and primer every weekend for 3 months, and wet sanded the primer with 800 grit before paint. 2 coats of color and 3 coats of clear. I would've done one more coat of clear if I hadn't ran out. And if you get some orange peel or a couple runs, don't sweat it cause you'll want to wet sand with 1500 grit and finally 2000 grit to get it perfect. Then a bunch of buffing and polishing to bring back the shine! __________________ 72 C-10 Longbed (3rd generation truck) 79 K-15 Shortbed SBC400 4in. lift super swampers 05 2500HD Crew 6.0L 39 International P/U (future rat rod)

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mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... my first paint job! All primers and reducers were from Southern Polyurethane, House of kolor base coat, 3 coats of Southern polyurethane Clear, and many many hours of sanding. all done in my garage.

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05-31-2011, 08:07 PM	#16
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... PPG GM 99 hugger orange 4 coats PPG concept 2002 clear 5 coats done in my garage by me [auto technician] and my friend Ray [truck driver] Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

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Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... great looking trucks and work you all did awesome. this is exactly what i am waiting to tackle very soon here. hope it turns out as well as yours all did. Thanks for starting this thread really inspires me. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

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