My projects

[72Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by hogfarm

Still need to cut and buff paint,how long should I wait

Ask the painter.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by hogfarm

My endless Projects.My painter has had my truck since last October,He promised me that the truck would be done by April 1st (forgot to ask what year)Yesterday me and my friend went to get the last of the parts,painter didf not have the hood ,running boards,tail gate or rear fenders done,My friend and I went ahead and installed the bed wood and put bed on the truck.Painter told me the running boards and rear fender would be done monday.I will go trailer the truck back home again then.interior guy is standing by and will come install it next wednesday,then back to painter,hope to have truck in 2 weeks,but am sure painter will come up with more excuses

the first rule of projects is double your time estimate and triple your costs. the second rule is be prepared to exceed the first rule.

looks gorgeous though, I cant imagine painting anything gloss black, too stressful!

[MiraclePieCo]

Originally Posted by hogfarm

Still need to cut and buff paint,how long should I wait

Varies depending on paint type and how much hardener was added. Can't hurt to wait a full 30 days.

[hogfarm]

Well,after I put the bed together last monday,my painter promised me the rear fenders and running boards would be done by the weekend. I got a text from his wife telling me he is sick in bed.It's alway something

[hogfarm]

I got the trailer Queen home.Yesterday went and put rear fenders and running boards on.all I need now is hood and tail gate.this week I will finish the wiring and a few small things,and I can drive it.Hope interior shows up saturday

[hogfarm]

headed back for day 2 at the paint shop.worked on getting hood installed,was not as easy as I thought at would be,after hood then only piece left is tail gate.

[hogfarm]

almost done,have not figured out how to adjust front of fenders,need to get them a little higher

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by hogfarm

Still need to cut and buff paint,how long should I wait

Tell us about the paint: Mfr? Base/clear? Single stage? Part number of clear (if used)? Urethane? Acrylic enamel? Lacquer (heaven forbid)?

[hogfarm]

Oaint was PPG single stage,Still need to cut and buff,And i also need to raise front fenders a bit,havent figured out how to do that yet

[DransportGarage]

Most paints today are formulated for 1-day paint & prep. 3 weeks is a little long. You may have a time of it if the urethane (I assume it's urethane) has cured beyond easy sanding. It will let you know.

In any event, it's time to get started...