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spudtruck · 07-05-2011, 01:51 AM

Well it was between Maaco and do it myself in the garage. So I chose the garage. It is single stage crossfire. It's not perfect but I'm happy.

fastwillie 696969 · 07-05-2011, 03:14 AM

nice job ,clear coat ?

spudtruck · 07-05-2011, 11:16 AM

Thanks. It is single stage no clear.

markeb01 · 07-05-2011, 06:34 PM

Nice job, that looks great.

spudtruck · 07-06-2011, 12:40 AM

Thanks Mark.Black is my favorite color too.

TxSqueeze · 07-06-2011, 03:04 AM

Haven't done a complete vehicle, but I did spray the bed, front bumper, grill, mirrors, roll pan, and chevy emblem. I wetsanded and buffed the whole truck. This was my first attempt at painting and wetsand/buff. Did a complete color change on this one, truck used to be blue. I've been painting misc. parts since this job. Found out it is my real passion. My next complete job will be my 68. Paint is PPG DBC base and PPG 2021 clear.

From this..

To this...

**tazattitude** · 07-07-2011, 12:53 PM

I did this frame off back in 92-93

Reflection off of the right door

Almost done with this build!!

Did this paint and flame job back in 1990 or so (one of my first flame jobs. I've done about 1900 flame jobs since then)

CVA59 · 07-10-2011, 04:39 PM

I am curious about some of these paints. How many of you wet sanded and buffed it? Is that something that has to be done? I am looking for a factory type finish on my first attempt at painting.

octain · 07-10-2011, 07:52 PM

Omni Dodge Prowler paint mixed and purchased at the PPG store. 2 coats base 3 coats clear. Wet sanded with a little air sander with 1000 and 1500. Buffed with Strata liquid 1000 then 3000.
And that was the easy part...

**kev2809** · 07-10-2011, 08:11 PM

man that turned out great..diggin this thread!

keep em coming

gottattooz · 07-10-2011, 08:30 PM

I repainted my Dad's 59 Chevy pickup a few years ago. I found a roof in a junkyard and that got the ball rolling for the restoration. It was a 3/4 ton stepside longbed. We cut a foot off the back of the bed. The color is Chrome Yellow.

-Josh

gottattooz · 07-10-2011, 08:31 PM

And here's my Dad's 2005 Colorado.

-JOsh

Orvy1845 · 07-13-2011, 10:44 PM

here are some i did last year

80stepsideguy · 07-14-2011, 12:44 AM

1970SWB · 07-17-2011, 11:01 PM

Some Buicks I have done....

BigDan3131 · 07-18-2011, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CVA59

I am curious about some of these paints. How many of you wet sanded and buffed it? Is that something that has to be done? I am looking for a factory type finish on my first attempt at painting.

I color sand and buff everything but, there are degrees at which you can do it. The first one I do is is very mild to just cut out any dust that may settle and to cut heavy peal that can happen depending on the weather. The next I pretty much go over the whole car to nearly show car finish except way down low on the rockers and splash panels as they don't need to be buffed. The last is show car shine which I usually do twice. First I cut it with 600 until completely flat[ as you can see it after wiping a panel dry] then I reshoot it with 2-4 more coats of clear and the usual 1000, 1500, 2000 and sometimes 3000 grit wet sanding plus the 4 types of compounding.

cflvulcan · 07-19-2011, 03:29 PM

Before...

...After

Mailboxes lol

My fiancees bike

LooseCannon · 07-19-2011, 03:37 PM

Great work guys. Very inspirational thread.

1970SWB · 07-19-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cflvulcan

Mailboxes lol

LOL, I do mailboxes as well.... You "tru flames" look great!

gottattooz · 07-20-2011, 01:05 AM

Lol, I flamed a mailbox too. And a Shark!!

-JOsh

cflvulcan · 07-20-2011, 10:24 AM

hahaha those mailboxes are awesome. where did you find that shark? lol, i need that.

thirdstreettito · 07-20-2011, 10:47 AM

How do you get the mailboxes to close without chewing up the paint? I've painted a few mailboxes and the paint on the door/edge of the mailbox always gets chewed up.

gottattooz · 07-20-2011, 01:43 PM

A friend of ine found te shark in a dumpster with the fins broken off. He gatered all the pieces and glassed it back up. I told him I could flame it for him, so he let me.

As for the lip on the mail boxes, it's inevitable. Just paint the box with the door closed.

-Josh

cflvulcan · 07-20-2011, 02:53 PM

Hahaha nice, I wish I find cool stuff like that in a dumpster, lol.
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kieth · 07-21-2011, 10:44 AM

Heres mine, almost finished------used PPG omni base coat, PPG polyurethane clear........we are rookies, it looks great in the pictures, not as great in person, but I think we did ok for rookies. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...977239_XBJQKNf

scroll forward, there are lots of other shots.....we should take it to the exhaust shop next week.......Kieth

07-05-2011, 01:51 AM	#76
spudtruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rigby Idaho Posts: 88	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Well it was between Maaco and do it myself in the garage. So I chose the garage. It is single stage crossfire. It's not perfect but I'm happy. Attached Images

07-05-2011, 03:14 AM	#77
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... nice job ,clear coat ? __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

07-05-2011, 11:16 AM	#78
spudtruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rigby Idaho Posts: 88	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Thanks. It is single stage no clear.

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markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Nice job, that looks great.

07-06-2011, 12:40 AM	#80
spudtruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rigby Idaho Posts: 88	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Thanks Mark.Black is my favorite color too.

07-06-2011, 03:04 AM	#81
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Haven't done a complete vehicle, but I did spray the bed, front bumper, grill, mirrors, roll pan, and chevy emblem. I wetsanded and buffed the whole truck. This was my first attempt at painting and wetsand/buff. Did a complete color change on this one, truck used to be blue. I've been painting misc. parts since this job. Found out it is my real passion. My next complete job will be my 68. Paint is PPG DBC base and PPG 2021 clear. From this.. To this... __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

07-07-2011, 12:53 PM	#82
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... I did this frame off back in 92-93 Reflection off of the right door Almost done with this build!! Did this paint and flame job back in 1990 or so (one of my first flame jobs. I've done about 1900 flame jobs since then) __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

07-10-2011, 04:39 PM	#83
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... I am curious about some of these paints. How many of you wet sanded and buffed it? Is that something that has to be done? I am looking for a factory type finish on my first attempt at painting. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

07-10-2011, 07:52 PM	#84
octain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Ga Posts: 46	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Omni Dodge Prowler paint mixed and purchased at the PPG store. 2 coats base 3 coats clear. Wet sanded with a little air sander with 1000 and 1500. Buffed with Strata liquid 1000 then 3000. And that was the easy part... __________________ 72 C-10 04 HD Fatboy 82 Suzuki GS850 Cafe 78 GS1000 Skunk

07-10-2011, 08:11 PM	#85
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gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 919	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... I repainted my Dad's 59 Chevy pickup a few years ago. I found a roof in a junkyard and that got the ball rolling for the restoration. It was a 3/4 ton stepside longbed. We cut a foot off the back of the bed. The color is Chrome Yellow. -Josh Attached Images __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R

07-10-2011, 08:31 PM	#87
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 919	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... And here's my Dad's 2005 Colorado. -JOsh Attached Images __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R

07-13-2011, 10:44 PM	#88
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07-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#92
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Before... ...After Mailboxes lol My fiancees bike

07-19-2011, 03:37 PM	#93
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Great work guys. Very inspirational thread. __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68

07-20-2011, 01:05 AM	#95
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 919	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Lol, I flamed a mailbox too. And a Shark!! -JOsh Attached Images __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R

07-20-2011, 10:24 AM	#96
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... hahaha those mailboxes are awesome. where did you find that shark? lol, i need that.

07-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#97
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... How do you get the mailboxes to close without chewing up the paint? I've painted a few mailboxes and the paint on the door/edge of the mailbox always gets chewed up. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-20-2011, 01:43 PM	#98
gottattooz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton, Ga Posts: 919	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... A friend of ine found te shark in a dumpster with the fins broken off. He gatered all the pieces and glassed it back up. I told him I could flame it for him, so he let me. As for the lip on the mail boxes, it's inevitable. Just paint the box with the door closed. -Josh __________________ 1967 Buick Special wagon 1968 Jeep Wagoneer 1958 Chevy Panel Truck 2017 Suzuki M109R

07-20-2011, 02:53 PM	#99
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Hahaha nice, I wish I find cool stuff like that in a dumpster, lol. Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2011, 10:44 AM	#100
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Let's see pics of paintjobs done yourself... Heres mine, almost finished------used PPG omni base coat, PPG polyurethane clear........we are rookies, it looks great in the pictures, not as great in person, but I think we did ok for rookies. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...977239_XBJQKNf scroll forward, there are lots of other shots.....we should take it to the exhaust shop next week.......Kieth

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