Project "Just an Old Truck"

[67_C-30]

Awesome truck!

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I ordered gm paint code 503 in an aerosol can from Automotivetouchup.com and it is just a little too fresh compared to my not so fresh firewall. I'm going to scuff them back down and repaint them in semi-gloss black. If and when I install the Porterbuilt suspension I'll try to smooth the firewall and have it painted the correct color. The problem I have is wanting certain things to be nice, like the firewall, but not having the talent or budget to do it. I know NOTHING about paint and body work, so unfortunately I am sort of at the limit of what I can do with this truck.

How much much did the aerosol paint cost you? Why not scuff the firewall down, maybe pull the master cylinder away from the firewall, tape up the wiring plug, and put some sheets or paper, etc. over the inner fenders and just spray paint the whole cowl with the paint you bought? It would really make the underhood area pop and being a firewall, it wouldn't have to be perfect.