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kenm78 · 01-22-2007, 07:57 PM

I Have my interior stripped out and Im going to sand the old paint down alittle how tacky would it look if I primered and painted the interior with can spray paint??

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2007, 08:14 PM

Many have done it. If you take your time, prep it well and don't get into a rush when you spray it, the thing will come out looking good.

lilred67 · 01-22-2007, 08:50 PM

here are a couple of before and after pics of a interior i rattle canned....

kenm78 · 01-22-2007, 09:13 PM

That looks nice

FarmTruk · 01-22-2007, 10:08 PM

90% is the prep work...

Draggn66 · 01-22-2007, 11:53 PM

Rattle can here also

Just take your time and make sure you have good light so you can see where your layin the paint down.

FarmTruk · 01-23-2007, 12:20 AM

Both of those are some good lookin' interiors...

**basketcase** · 01-23-2007, 12:30 AM

Good results can be had with spray cans if you take your time and use a proper spraying pattern and do a good job in the prep stages. If you want to save your index finger on a big spray job like that get one of those snap on spray can triggers from your paint store. Then you can hold it like a real spray gun and not kill your finger pressing on the little valve. They only cost a couple of bucks.

Tom

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-23-2007, 12:58 AM

its all in the prep work and taking your time and doing it right and not rushing and if you do that it will turn out looking as good as the ones pictured above just take your time prep it right and youll be good and dont forget to put up some pictures after your done if you would be so kind

kenm78 · 01-23-2007, 07:16 AM

Will do.

**ScottH** · 01-23-2007, 03:16 PM

What's the best rattle can primer to use in this situation?

KP1972 · 01-23-2007, 04:10 PM

I used Dupli-Color, and it worked just fine. I went to three different Auto Zones to get several cans. I think mine turned out fine. I did mine on a bright sunny, low wind day. I masked off the windows and sprayed away. It takes a little technique to spray the roof, so you don't get a face full of paint, but it CAN be done. My son and I did my dash pad and door panels and a friend did my seat.

lilred67 · 01-23-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottH

What's the best rattle can primer to use in this situation?

i used rust-o-leum gray primer and high gloss white paint.....

muddpile · 01-24-2007, 12:28 AM

When rattle-canning an interior, do you use clear over it, or just the paint? I was thinking of doing my interior in a semi-gloss grey, but I didn't want to buy a big can and gun it because there isn't that much to do in an interior.

Longhorn Man · 01-23-2007, 04:14 PM

use flat paint on the top of the dash... between the dash [ad and windshield... the darker the better. They used flat paint from the factory to reduce the glare on the windshield from the sun beating on the dash.

1fast71 · 01-23-2007, 05:39 PM

yeah i need to redo my interior to this is sounding like a fun project for me so i was jus wondering how long did it take u all to paint your trucks and put the seats and everything back in?

KP1972 · 01-23-2007, 05:43 PM

It took me just one afternoon.

corn · 01-24-2007, 01:20 AM

Ive had great results with spraybombs & have done quite a few bike paint jobs with them. I highly recomend Lacquer. If you arent very happy with the shine it can always be buffed. I say go for it!...

**basketcase** · 01-24-2007, 10:15 AM

Nice work Corn.

FarmTruk · 01-24-2007, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by basketcase

Nice work Corn.

That's some fine job on the scooters. You sure that's a spray bomb job ?

corn · 01-24-2007, 06:50 PM

Yep, dont own a spray gun. Lots of clear, wet sand & buff. Thats the way they used to do them all...

brak · 01-24-2007, 09:05 PM

I recently sprayed the inside of my truck with some Krylon metallic paint, and it turned out 200% better than i expected.

I only did it, because it is so moist up here, and the inside of the cab was in primer, and i knew if i left it that way, come spring, everything would be a rusty mess.

it turned out so well, that i may keep it this way.

muddpile · 01-25-2007, 12:56 PM

How durable is a spraybomb paint/clear job? Will it need re-doing in a while, or does it last as well as anything?

JAKES 68GMC · 01-26-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by muddpile

How durable is a spraybomb paint/clear job? Will it need re-doing in a while, or does it last as well as anything?

I would think it would last quite awhile. There aren't too many things inside a truck cab that could really fade/destroy your paint. The paint inside my cab is almost mirror glossy, but I think it was done with a spray gun.

The top of my dash used to be blue.

dave3156 · 05-31-2007, 07:27 AM

Does anyone have any tips for painting the roof on the interior of the cab? I already painted the dash with Duplicolor and it turned out real nice. I know I can paint the doors and the pillars without a problem but how do you paint the roof? Do they make any attachment or nozzle for a spray can that sprays straight up?

01-22-2007, 07:57 PM	#1
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	interior paint I Have my interior stripped out and Im going to sand the old paint down alittle how tacky would it look if I primered and painted the interior with can spray paint?? __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-22-2007, 08:14 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,085	Re: interior paint Many have done it. If you take your time, prep it well and don't get into a rush when you spray it, the thing will come out looking good. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-22-2007, 08:50 PM	#3
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: interior paint here are a couple of before and after pics of a interior i rattle canned.... Attached Images

01-22-2007, 09:13 PM	#4
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: interior paint That looks nice __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-22-2007, 10:08 PM	#5
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: interior paint 90% is the prep work... __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-22-2007, 11:53 PM	#6
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: interior paint Rattle can here also Just take your time and make sure you have good light so you can see where your layin the paint down. Attached Images __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

01-23-2007, 12:20 AM	#7
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: interior paint Both of those are some good lookin' interiors... __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."* Last edited by FarmTruk; 01-23-2007 at 12:21 AM.

01-23-2007, 12:30 AM	#8
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: interior paint Good results can be had with spray cans if you take your time and use a proper spraying pattern and do a good job in the prep stages. If you want to save your index finger on a big spray job like that get one of those snap on spray can triggers from your paint store. Then you can hold it like a real spray gun and not kill your finger pressing on the little valve. They only cost a couple of bucks. Tom

01-23-2007, 12:58 AM	#9
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: interior paint its all in the prep work and taking your time and doing it right and not rushing and if you do that it will turn out looking as good as the ones pictured above just take your time prep it right and youll be good and dont forget to put up some pictures after your done if you would be so kind __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-23-2007, 07:16 AM	#10
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: interior paint Will do. __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

01-23-2007, 03:16 PM	#11
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: interior paint What's the best rattle can primer to use in this situation? __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

01-23-2007, 04:10 PM	#12
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Re: interior paint I used Dupli-Color, and it worked just fine. I went to three different Auto Zones to get several cans. I think mine turned out fine. I did mine on a bright sunny, low wind day. I masked off the windows and sprayed away. It takes a little technique to spray the roof, so you don't get a face full of paint, but it CAN be done. My son and I did my dash pad and door panels and a friend did my seat. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt Last edited by KP1972; 10-05-2007 at 06:44 AM.

01-24-2007, 12:28 AM	#14
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: interior paint When rattle-canning an interior, do you use clear over it, or just the paint? I was thinking of doing my interior in a semi-gloss grey, but I didn't want to buy a big can and gun it because there isn't that much to do in an interior. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-23-2007, 04:14 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: interior paint use flat paint on the top of the dash... between the dash [ad and windshield... the darker the better. They used flat paint from the factory to reduce the glare on the windshield from the sun beating on the dash.

01-23-2007, 05:39 PM	#16
1fast71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: medford oregon Posts: 152	Re: interior paint yeah i need to redo my interior to this is sounding like a fun project for me so i was jus wondering how long did it take u all to paint your trucks and put the seats and everything back in?



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01-23-2007, 05:43 PM	#17
KP1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mansfield Texas Posts: 645	Re: interior paint It took me just one afternoon. __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom/10 www.PictureTrail.com/KP1972 Metroplex Muscle Car Club www.PictureTrail.com/DreamCarArt

01-24-2007, 01:20 AM	#18
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: interior paint Ive had great results with spraybombs & have done quite a few bike paint jobs with them. I highly recomend Lacquer. If you arent very happy with the shine it can always be buffed. I say go for it!... Last edited by corn; 10-04-2007 at 06:37 PM.

01-24-2007, 10:15 AM	#19
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: interior paint Nice work Corn. __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

01-24-2007, 06:50 PM	#21
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: interior paint Yep, dont own a spray gun. Lots of clear, wet sand & buff. Thats the way they used to do them all...

01-24-2007, 09:05 PM	#22
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: interior paint I recently sprayed the inside of my truck with some Krylon metallic paint, and it turned out 200% better than i expected. I only did it, because it is so moist up here, and the inside of the cab was in primer, and i knew if i left it that way, come spring, everything would be a rusty mess. it turned out so well, that i may keep it this way. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

01-25-2007, 12:56 PM	#23
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: interior paint How durable is a spraybomb paint/clear job? Will it need re-doing in a while, or does it last as well as anything? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

05-31-2007, 07:27 AM	#25
dave3156 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 336	Re: interior paint Does anyone have any tips for painting the roof on the interior of the cab? I already painted the dash with Duplicolor and it turned out real nice. I know I can paint the doors and the pillars without a problem but how do you paint the roof? Do they make any attachment or nozzle for a spray can that sprays straight up?

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