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stan79chevy · 11-10-2003, 12:18 PM

we put a new front clip on my little brothers 87 2wd this weekend. hes cheap so he bought "international harvester" red tractor paint $25 for a gallon.
to make a long terrible story short we painted it in the dark, with paint brushes, with paint that was spilled on the dirty garage floor<hes clumsy and spilled the gallon of paint 2 times>
in the morning when he bought it outside it has runs on the runs there are bare spots and spots where the paint is 1/4 in thick

hes going to come down this weekend so we can try to fix it
i'll try to get some pictures then

**old Rusty C10** · 11-10-2003, 06:55 PM

LOL ive had days like that but lol we had like two cases of beer at that point lol

**N2TRUX** · 11-10-2003, 07:32 PM

Your kidding ....aren't you? I have seen trucks that I swore were painted with a dirty mop. I never knew someone that actually did it though....:p

74Pumpkin · 11-10-2003, 08:20 PM

You have to post some pictures of that. I'd love to see it!

phantom dually · 11-10-2003, 09:28 PM

Nice!!!!!

stan79chevy · 11-10-2003, 09:43 PM

he lives about 100 miles away and dosent have anyone to help him up there and he has no money. were going to sand the runs down this weekend then try to repaint it in my garage where i have lights and stuff. anyone have any good painting tips or suggestions other than not to use a brush. will a wagner power sprayer work good?

**swervin ervin** · 11-10-2003, 09:57 PM

I don't think I would have told anyone about doing something like that. Some things are better kept to yourself, you know? This might be one of them.

soleeagle · 11-11-2003, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
I don't think I would have told anyone about doing something like that. Some things are better kept to yourself, you know? This might be one of them.

I would have to agree.

*1FaastC10* · 11-11-2003, 01:43 AM

yes, a wagner will work. i have painted more than one car like that. and yes, quite a few of them were with house paint. derby cars dont need expensive auto paint. the wagner does give pretty good results.

loweredd · 11-11-2003, 03:02 AM

oh my gosh this thread is FUNNY! My dad used a rattle can on a hood, fender, and door. 3 years later it still looks good though. The new owner finished the truck that way.

Kenneth · 11-11-2003, 02:19 PM

yeah, go with the Wagner. The rattle can works okay, but the spray nozel isn't so good a getting a wide even coat. If you're going to sand down to the metal I'd recommend a primer, but it sounds like you're just trying to get a covering. Also, when you spray in your garage you might want to cover or remove anything in the garage you don't want red. Spray paints tend to drift in the air, and get some masks.
good luck

stan79chevy · 11-11-2003, 04:27 PM

in the spring he can go through and patch rust spots and everything.

stan79chevy · 11-11-2003, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
I don't think I would have told anyone about doing something like that. Some things are better kept to yourself, you know? This might be one of them.

its not my truck

11-10-2003, 12:18 PM	#1
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	started out good then went bad we put a new front clip on my little brothers 87 2wd this weekend. hes cheap so he bought "international harvester" red tractor paint $25 for a gallon. to make a long terrible story short we painted it in the dark, with paint brushes, with paint that was spilled on the dirty garage floor<hes clumsy and spilled the gallon of paint 2 times> in the morning when he bought it outside it has runs on the runs there are bare spots and spots where the paint is 1/4 in thick hes going to come down this weekend so we can try to fix it i'll try to get some pictures then __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

11-10-2003, 06:55 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	LOL ive had days like that but lol we had like two cases of beer at that point lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-10-2003, 07:32 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Your kidding ....aren't you? I have seen trucks that I swore were painted with a dirty mop. I never knew someone that actually did it though....:p __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-10-2003, 08:20 PM	#4
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11-10-2003, 09:28 PM	#5
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11-10-2003, 09:43 PM	#6
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	im not kidding i'll get proof this weekend he lives about 100 miles away and dosent have anyone to help him up there and he has no money. were going to sand the runs down this weekend then try to repaint it in my garage where i have lights and stuff. anyone have any good painting tips or suggestions other than not to use a brush. will a wagner power sprayer work good? __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

11-10-2003, 09:57 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I don't think I would have told anyone about doing something like that. Some things are better kept to yourself, you know? This might be one of them. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-11-2003, 01:43 AM	#9
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	yes, a wagner will work. i have painted more than one car like that. and yes, quite a few of them were with house paint. derby cars dont need expensive auto paint. the wagner does give pretty good results.

11-11-2003, 03:02 AM	#10
loweredd www.loweredd.com Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Struble IA Posts: 808	oh my gosh this thread is FUNNY! My dad used a rattle can on a hood, fender, and door. 3 years later it still looks good though. The new owner finished the truck that way.

11-11-2003, 02:19 PM	#11
Kenneth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 53	yeah, go with the Wagner. The rattle can works okay, but the spray nozel isn't so good a getting a wide even coat. If you're going to sand down to the metal I'd recommend a primer, but it sounds like you're just trying to get a covering. Also, when you spray in your garage you might want to cover or remove anything in the garage you don't want red. Spray paints tend to drift in the air, and get some masks. good luck

11-11-2003, 04:27 PM	#12
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	hes just trying to get the truck all one color in the spring he can go through and patch rust spots and everything. __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

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