Trucks gone for paint!

[Telecasterjoey]

N2, I can only hope my black paint comes out looking half as good as yours!

[Telecasterjoey]

Originally Posted by rotgg

how the hell did you get a painter to return you call much less actually start to work on your truck

Haha I'm not too sure! These guys seem to do a lot of business, but they work fast! when I went in the guy showed me a few of the vehicles he has prepped and a few he painted. They all look good and it seems like they get a lot done.

[ChaseDale3and8]

Any updates? I was curious if they got it done yet and how it turned out. ....Joe

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

Any updates? I was curious if they got it done yet and how it turned out. ....Joe

X2...any updates?

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by rotgg

how the hell did you get a painter to return you call much less actually start to work on your truck

I step out my office door and tell them to get a move on. Obviously, this method may not work for everyone.
How did it turn out, Joey?

[71STPSDE]

Lets see the pics of the new paint job.

[Telecasterjoey]

Hey guys! I'll have an update tomorrow. My internet is not working at home but I'll be in school tomorrow and I'll upload some pics. I'm happy with it. The guy put a lot of clear on it. There are some runs and weird spots in the clear that he says will come out when he wet sands it. I'm gonna watch like a hawk while he does it lol. He didn't do a lot of the stuff he said he would. I asked if he'd line up the fenders and doors, he didn't turn a bolt. Guess if you want it done right you've gotta do it yourself. I'll put up the pics tomorrow, thanks for the interest!
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[justinburnett]

Waiting.... waiting.... waiting... Come on, it's tomorrow!

[Telecasterjoey]

Here are some pics! I'll have to get better ones soon. There are some dents and weird spots but not bad for a cheap paint job. there are three layers of clear on there so its gonna shine..... after its sanded and buffed. I've gotta get it all together now but it seems like no matter what I put back in its either broken or missing lol

[Telecasterjoey]

After looking these pics dont do it justice! i'll have to get some more.

[RandyP]

Now is when you run in to the issues of "well I thought this would be good enough to put back on, but now it looks to bad to on the truck with fresh paint". That sort of stuff will break you.

[jrcaprai]

Wow, that was fast! did they do any body work ?

[jrcaprai]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Thats what ultimately happens when you go with a "trendy" paint job. Whats hot today is old next year. Besides, it was painted in 2k, I would think anything besides a solid primary color will look dated after 10+ years.

Agreed !!!!

[justinburnett]

looking good, and no offense but i'd happily murder you in your sleep for that tailgate. Just sayin'... I'd definitely get new lenses for your tail and marker lights, but it's gonna look sharp when it's all put back together.

[lilpoindexter]

Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

I've gotta get it all together now but it seems like no matter what I put back in its either broken or missing lol

you are going to spend more than you did on the paint in new lenses, emblems, weather strip etc...of course you don't want to put rusted bumpers on a newly painted truck, right???

[Pop's C-10]

Looks killer

[ronnyT]

damn thats gonna look nice!

[Telecasterjoey]

Thanks for the compliments everyone! You guys are right about the stuff I thought was ok to go back on lol, god it's so hard to draw the line. When is enough enough! Just wanna drive and enjoy my baby, still soooooo much stuff to do. Where do you guys think is the best place to get weatherstripping and window run channel seals from?
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[justpball]

LOL ...and it starts... same thing on my burb... it ends when you are completely empty of money and resources to beg, barrow, and side job any more money...LOL. I got all my stuff from LMC for the seals and stuff

[Telecasterjoey]

Justpball, How did you find the fit of the door seals? I've read they dont fit the best.

[RandyP]

Originally Posted by Telecasterjoey

Thanks for the compliments everyone! You guys are right about the stuff I thought was ok to go back on lol, god it's so hard to draw the line. When is enough enough! Just wanna drive and enjoy my baby, still soooooo much stuff to do. Where do you guys think is the best place to get weatherstripping and window run channel seals from?
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They are really not that badly priced from GM and are still available. The ones I put in my 87 fit like a glove perfectly. It's like those parts that come in a GM box are made for my truck!

[Telecasterjoey]

Do you remember what you paid randy? I called gm and they quoted me 180$ each. But I have a feeling the parts guy didnt know what he was talking about.

[RandyP]

Let me get to the shop and I'll see if I can find the invoices or at the very least get the information out of Mitchell, my estimating software. Off the top of my head I am wanting to say the outer belt moldings were like 40 each and the window channel weatherstrips were about 50 each.

[Telecasterjoey]

Great thanks! Those prices seem reasonable
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[RandyP]

Just remember, I buy with a discount. But I also know you can buy them with the same discount through online vendors.

Here are the screen shots of the weatherstrips most commonly needed when rebuilding a door. Those prices are retail. If you shop it you should be able to get at least 25% or greater off.