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Todd65 · 02-23-2006, 12:31 PM

Hey all - I have an 84 shortbed that I've had for about 10 years. It is a metallic brown over tan 2-tone. I really like the look of some of the trucks I see here that are a solid color without the stuck-on trim.

My question is, if I go with a solid color, would it be easier/cheaper to not do a complete color change? The metallic brown is fairly attractive when it's all waxed up, but after about a month, it gets very hazy and filmy, which I suspect is just because of the age of the truck. The reason I'm leaning toward going with this color is because the dash and inside of the doors is also this color, and I'm trying to avoid having to strip the truck down to get it painted.

Thanks.

Jonboy · 02-23-2006, 02:30 PM

Yes, it is much easier not to do a color change. It is also a lot cheaper, as changing the color correctly is VERY labor intensive.

LOHRTBT · 02-23-2006, 02:31 PM

Unless you want to pay more for a whole paint job where they strip it down..just stick close to the factory color. That old paint is why your fighting the haze. Its just not a great paint. The new single stage paints are great and will shine great too.

79BIG10 · 02-23-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LOHRTBT

The new single stage paints are great and will shine great too.

Dave are you talking about the paint that has color and gloss in one step? I know they used that on my truck from the factory but I thought it was better to use paint then later clear?

TEAM THC · 02-23-2006, 05:19 PM

Depending On You Budget Color Change Is Not To Difficultif Your Willing To Do Some Basic Prep Work, You Can Save Some Money
I Changed To A Slightly Diffrent Shade. I Did All The Prep, Removed All The Trim, Emblems, And Drip Rails. The Painter Painted All The Jams For Only $150 Extra. The Whole Thing Cost Abought $2000.
If You Are Going To Paint The Truck You Shoul Get The Color You Want, Not What Is Easiest.

Todd65 · 02-24-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TEAM THC

Depending On You Budget Color Change Is Not To Difficultif Your Willing To Do Some Basic Prep Work, You Can Save Some Money
I Changed To A Slightly Diffrent Shade. I Did All The Prep, Removed All The Trim, Emblems, And Drip Rails. The Painter Painted All The Jams For Only $150 Extra. The Whole Thing Cost Abought $2000.
If You Are Going To Paint The Truck You Shoul Get The Color You Want, Not What Is Easiest.

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do, but looking at some of your trucks has me feeling inspired about getting something done. Maybe I can get another 10 years out of the old girl.

hotrodhomi · 02-24-2006, 06:18 PM

I thought I wanted the trim on my truck after I got it painted. I decided the day before I dropped it off that I didn't want the plastic trim. They filled all the wholes and I'm glad they did.

02-23-2006, 12:31 PM	#1
Todd65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Paint Job Advice Hey all - I have an 84 shortbed that I've had for about 10 years. It is a metallic brown over tan 2-tone. I really like the look of some of the trucks I see here that are a solid color without the stuck-on trim. My question is, if I go with a solid color, would it be easier/cheaper to not do a complete color change? The metallic brown is fairly attractive when it's all waxed up, but after about a month, it gets very hazy and filmy, which I suspect is just because of the age of the truck. The reason I'm leaning toward going with this color is because the dash and inside of the doors is also this color, and I'm trying to avoid having to strip the truck down to get it painted. Thanks.

02-23-2006, 02:30 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Paint Job Advice Yes, it is much easier not to do a color change. It is also a lot cheaper, as changing the color correctly is VERY labor intensive. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

02-23-2006, 02:31 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Re: Paint Job Advice Unless you want to pay more for a whole paint job where they strip it down..just stick close to the factory color. That old paint is why your fighting the haze. Its just not a great paint. The new single stage paints are great and will shine great too. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-23-2006, 05:19 PM	#5
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: Paint Job Advice Depending On You Budget Color Change Is Not To Difficultif Your Willing To Do Some Basic Prep Work, You Can Save Some Money I Changed To A Slightly Diffrent Shade. I Did All The Prep, Removed All The Trim, Emblems, And Drip Rails. The Painter Painted All The Jams For Only $150 Extra. The Whole Thing Cost Abought $2000. If You Are Going To Paint The Truck You Shoul Get The Color You Want, Not What Is Easiest. __________________ THE QUEST CONTINUES TO BUILD A TRUCK WITH THE PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW SCHOOL STYLING. SEE PROJECT PICTURES AT CARDOMAIN.COM. SEARCH MEMBER ID TEAMTHC

02-24-2006, 06:18 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Paint Job Advice I thought I wanted the trim on my truck after I got it painted. I decided the day before I dropped it off that I didn't want the plastic trim. They filled all the wholes and I'm glad they did. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht



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