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1fast71 · 03-26-2007, 01:20 AM

so i have decided to rattle can my truck until i can afford a paintjob so the question is flat black or primer grey i was hoping some of u guys out there could put some pics up also if i do flat black a guy i kno down the rode will pin strip some flames on it for me for free i just gotta buy the pinstriping so yeah any feeback would b appreciated thanx

bodydropped69 · 03-26-2007, 01:23 AM

Flat black always looks good.

cabinetguy · 03-26-2007, 01:29 AM

If you really mean Rattle can then go gray, as black will show tiger stripes.

1fast71 · 03-26-2007, 01:32 AM

thats what i have been leaning towards flat black but still that primer grey looks good lol the truck is already primer grey but the people who had it b4 me suck at rattle cannin they didnt even rough up the paint can u beleve that pssh losers lol they did take good care of the engine though

Rollie396 · 03-26-2007, 01:49 AM

IMHO I wouldn't bother.Save the money you'd spend on spray bombs and pinstripes for the good paint job.

1fast71 · 03-26-2007, 01:51 AM

o its gonna b awhile b4 i can get the paint job and i got one week tell i drive it to highschool so i cant b having it look like a farm truck lol

Snew · 03-26-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fast71

look like a farm truck lol

Hits a little close to home. Mine's 5 different colors and has a gun rack.

1fast71 · 03-26-2007, 02:04 AM

pics?

1fast71 · 03-26-2007, 02:37 AM

does anybody have any links to threads that have flat black pics in them that would b pretty cool to

cabinetguy · 03-26-2007, 02:49 AM

here is one

1fast71 · 03-26-2007, 03:00 AM

pssh i wish my truck looked like that cant wait tell i have the skills to do that lol

drewmangoo · 03-26-2007, 07:33 AM

If you have someone to spray it you can get John Deere blitz black for $25, a gal . That would be cheaper and better looking than rattle can.IMO

jimmydean · 03-26-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by drewmangoo

If you have someone to spray it you can get John Deere blitz black for $25, a gal . That would be cheaper and better looking than rattle can.IMO

You can also use it thinned and roll it on. I am doing that as soon as the weather holds for more than a day. Do a search for "roller method" and see some incredible paint jobs.

You can do an entire truck with a single gallon and it is a lot less than rattle cans. I spent $50 on rattle cans last time and it looks like hell.

powell72 · 03-26-2007, 08:23 AM

Here's a quicky-

**special-K** · 03-26-2007, 09:35 AM

What,no red oxide?

3/4tonterror · 03-26-2007, 10:16 AM

please dont rattle can your truck.

67arch · 03-26-2007, 10:37 AM

Have you priced decent rattle can primer yet? Not a very good option. You could buy Blitz Black cheapo gun, cheapo compressor take time prepping, spray your ride, sell compressor half price of what you paid and still come out ahead. My .02

72Levi · 03-26-2007, 10:37 AM

Double PLEASE don't do it.

3/4tonterror · 03-26-2007, 11:06 AM

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THIS IS MY FLAT BLACK, BUT ITS POWDERCOAT.
If you rattle can it, it will cost you $100, but you can take it to MACO,and they will do it for about $150 if you prep it for them.

stllookn · 03-26-2007, 11:28 AM

DP90 epoxy primer but still trying to work out the details.

edmonton72 · 03-26-2007, 11:32 AM

Whats wrong with using rattle cans. The PO of my truck painted the truck flat black and I was thinking of touching it up after the rust repair work I did with rattle cans. Is the problem that it looks like crap.

68wip · 03-26-2007, 11:33 AM

hello. i've got a 68 c10 lwb that is all primer black at the moment. my son who just turned 16 is driving the truck right now and probably will be for the next 2 years. should i be luchy enough that the truck actually survives the next 2 years I will get her painted. anyway, i had it all primered in gray and decided that since he was going to be driving it that it def would look better with flat black since it helps all the chrome trimings stand out more. i will try to get some pics of it tonight after i get home from work and post them.

thanks.

1lowdiesel · 03-26-2007, 11:37 AM

flat for me too

**special-K** · 03-26-2007, 11:59 AM

You can rent a spray set-up.Ever spray bomb a large object.It`s rough on the index finger.You`ll be training you left hand to spray.

WinDancer · 03-26-2007, 12:30 PM

Just save your pennies until you can get decent paint on your truck- the cans are a waste of energy and money. my .02

03-26-2007, 01:20 AM	#1
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Flat black or Primer grey? so i have decided to rattle can my truck until i can afford a paintjob so the question is flat black or primer grey i was hoping some of u guys out there could put some pics up also if i do flat black a guy i kno down the rode will pin strip some flames on it for me for free i just gotta buy the pinstriping so yeah any feeback would b appreciated thanx

03-26-2007, 01:23 AM	#2
bodydropped69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: az Posts: 35	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? Flat black always looks good. __________________ www.layinbody.com www.the12volt.com

03-26-2007, 01:29 AM	#3
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? If you really mean Rattle can then go gray, as black will show tiger stripes. __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two

03-26-2007, 01:32 AM	#4
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? thats what i have been leaning towards flat black but still that primer grey looks good lol the truck is already primer grey but the people who had it b4 me suck at rattle cannin they didnt even rough up the paint can u beleve that pssh losers lol they did take good care of the engine though

03-26-2007, 01:49 AM	#5
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? IMHO I wouldn't bother.Save the money you'd spend on spray bombs and pinstripes for the good paint job. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

03-26-2007, 01:51 AM	#6
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? o its gonna b awhile b4 i can get the paint job and i got one week tell i drive it to highschool so i cant b having it look like a farm truck lol

03-26-2007, 02:04 AM	#8
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? pics?

03-26-2007, 02:37 AM	#9
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? does anybody have any links to threads that have flat black pics in them that would b pretty cool to

03-26-2007, 02:49 AM	#10
cabinetguy 67 shorty Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Graham,Wa. Posts: 190	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? here is one Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB with enough parts to build two

03-26-2007, 03:00 AM	#11
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? pssh i wish my truck looked like that cant wait tell i have the skills to do that lol

03-26-2007, 07:33 AM	#12
drewmangoo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 139	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? If you have someone to spray it you can get John Deere blitz black for $25, a gal . That would be cheaper and better looking than rattle can.IMO __________________ Keep knockin' on the Devils door, eventually someone's gonna answer. 1965 c10 Longbed Fleetside 1972 Chevelle (wife's car) 2002 Suburban (wife's car)

03-26-2007, 08:23 AM	#14
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? Here's a quicky- __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-26-2007, 09:35 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? What,no red oxide? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-26-2007, 10:16 AM	#16
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? please dont rattle can your truck.

03-26-2007, 10:37 AM	#17
67arch WTB:Patience and Talent Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 119	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? Have you priced decent rattle can primer yet? Not a very good option. You could buy Blitz Black cheapo gun, cheapo compressor take time prepping, spray your ride, sell compressor half price of what you paid and still come out ahead. My .02 __________________ 69 shortwide



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03-26-2007, 10:37 AM	#18
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? Double PLEASE don't do it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-26-2007, 11:06 AM	#19
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? THIS IS MY FLAT BLACK, BUT ITS POWDERCOAT. If you rattle can it, it will cost you $100, but you can take it to MACO,and they will do it for about $150 if you prep it for them.

03-26-2007, 11:28 AM	#20
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? DP90 epoxy primer but still trying to work out the details. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-26-2007, 11:32 AM	#21
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? Whats wrong with using rattle cans. The PO of my truck painted the truck flat black and I was thinking of touching it up after the rust repair work I did with rattle cans. Is the problem that it looks like crap. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

03-26-2007, 11:33 AM	#22
68wip Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal City, MO Posts: 106	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? hello. i've got a 68 c10 lwb that is all primer black at the moment. my son who just turned 16 is driving the truck right now and probably will be for the next 2 years. should i be luchy enough that the truck actually survives the next 2 years I will get her painted. anyway, i had it all primered in gray and decided that since he was going to be driving it that it def would look better with flat black since it helps all the chrome trimings stand out more. i will try to get some pics of it tonight after i get home from work and post them. thanks.

03-26-2007, 11:37 AM	#23
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03-26-2007, 11:59 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? You can rent a spray set-up.Ever spray bomb a large object.It`s rough on the index finger.You`ll be training you left hand to spray. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-26-2007, 12:30 PM	#25
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Flat black or Primer grey? Just save your pennies until you can get decent paint on your truck- the cans are a waste of energy and money. my .02 __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

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