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greatcrow · 11-14-2003, 10:46 AM

I am getting ready to paint my 68 gmc truck,
the question is <i ahve gotten clear coat to paint it with but i heard some wear that it would be better if i used acrilyic anamel,
any suggestions

JimKshortstep4x4 · 11-14-2003, 12:24 PM

Welcome to the board!

I would try posting this question on the Paint board.

Jim

krazy_texan · 11-14-2003, 03:56 PM

it all depends on what you want to use the truck for and how deep your pocket book is

NSANE68!!! · 11-14-2003, 04:10 PM

Spend the $$$$ for base clear,enamal is for tractors and lawnmowers.

No really it is a little dated, go with the good stuff your paint job will look nicer and last longer

greatcrow · 11-15-2003, 09:56 PM

thank you for your advice,should have pics next week

dinnut · 11-15-2003, 10:36 PM

what color is it gonna be?

c10crazy · 11-15-2003, 11:03 PM

clear coat gives it that wet look all the time. wipe it down and go.

krue · 11-15-2003, 11:09 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

We are pic junkies, so show us some pics!

gonebad2 · 11-16-2003, 02:08 AM

Go for the base clear. It's so much easier to shoot than a single stage and looks way better. I don't know why they call it painting, it should be called sanding.. Since the actual painting only takes a few hours.Don't shoot the paint till you are completely satisfied with the body work. It's a pain in the A$$ to "fix it later". I always go with PPG DBU base and PPG acrylic urethane clear....Good Luck To You

greatcrow · 11-16-2003, 07:39 PM

it is going to be glossy black

**Palf70Step** · 11-16-2003, 08:08 PM

Kool...And another Welcome from South Mississippi, but this time from a transplanted Pennsylvanian!

greatcrow · 11-16-2003, 09:33 PM

yup not too far from pittsburg,

**Palf70Step** · 11-17-2003, 12:47 AM

That was my stompin grounds (a couple few years agao)...west of Pittsburgh..West Allegheny area.

11-14-2003, 10:46 AM	#1
greatcrow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa Posts: 4	painting I am getting ready to paint my 68 gmc truck, the question is <i ahve gotten clear coat to paint it with but i heard some wear that it would be better if i used acrilyic anamel, any suggestions

11-14-2003, 03:56 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	it all depends on what you want to use the truck for and how deep your pocket book is __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

11-14-2003, 04:10 PM	#4
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	Spend the $$$$ for base clear,enamal is for tractors and lawnmowers. No really it is a little dated, go with the good stuff your paint job will look nicer and last longer __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

11-15-2003, 10:36 PM	#6
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	what color is it gonna be? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-15-2003, 11:03 PM	#7
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	clear coat gives it that wet look all the time. wipe it down and go. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

11-14-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Welcome to the board! I would try posting this question on the Paint board. Jim

11-15-2003, 09:56 PM	#5
greatcrow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa Posts: 4	thank you for your advice,should have pics next week

11-15-2003, 11:09 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. We are pic junkies, so show us some pics! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-16-2003, 02:08 AM	#9
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Go for the base clear. It's so much easier to shoot than a single stage and looks way better. I don't know why they call it painting, it should be called sanding.. Since the actual painting only takes a few hours.Don't shoot the paint till you are completely satisfied with the body work. It's a pain in the A$$ to "fix it later". I always go with PPG DBU base and PPG acrylic urethane clear....Good Luck To You __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

11-16-2003, 07:39 PM	#10
greatcrow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa Posts: 4	paint it is going to be glossy black

11-16-2003, 08:08 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Kool...And another Welcome from South Mississippi, but this time from a transplanted Pennsylvanian! __________________ 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!

11-16-2003, 09:33 PM	#12
greatcrow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pa Posts: 4	yup not too far from pittsburg,

11-17-2003, 12:47 AM	#13
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	That was my stompin grounds (a couple few years agao)...west of Pittsburgh..West Allegheny area. __________________ 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!



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