1969 Short Wide

[litew8]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Did you do all your body work in your garage too? I know your garage was fairly new too. (I'm not knocking your work or anything because your truck turned out really nice) It just seems so hard to clean a well used garage or shop to be dust free and then get a good fire proof suction system going. I've used box fans before but man it makes me pretty dang nervous. The next thing I paint in my shop I'm going to try one of those plastic paint booths out. Just to try and minimize the dirt and dust falling from the ceiling and stuff.

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I've painted in dirt floor barns and had pretty good luck. If I have to I will paint it in my shop. But I am going to try avoid it if possible.

Yep, all body work was done in the garage. Not my garage (the new one), but my brothers. We did a thorough cleaning with the air hose a few days before and always vacuumed up any mess we made as we worked. He has a large exhaust fan in the back of the garage. I'd agree with you both - if you had the opportunity to use a professional booth, I would.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

So what steps did you take to get it like that? Shiney!!!

thanks,
It is wet sanded and buffed. It's about 6 steps or more to getting it done. This panel is close but really just roughed in. The clear really needs to cure for about three weeks to three months depending on material, temperature, humidity, weather etc. The base and clear will continue to shrink into the fine sanding scratches until cured.
If you get it looking great in a week or so, more than likely you will end up with minor defects after a month or two. If it's baked, that time period is reduced exponentially.

This is from my research and experience in the last few months.
I have to thank screaminchevypickup (Kyle) for teaching me these techniques to getting a nice finish. But ultimately you have to have good bodywork or it's still going to be a shiney turd.....in the end, I hope mine doesn't

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Wow! That red looks really deep. Nice work Mike..

thanks

Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice!

thanks

Originally Posted by litew8

Yep, all body work was done in the garage. Not my garage (the new one), but my brothers. We did a thorough cleaning with the air hose a few days before and always vacuumed up any mess we made as we worked. He has a large exhaust fan in the back of the garage. I'd agree with you both - if you had the opportunity to use a professional booth, I would.

I started off detailing my shop after bodywork, but I'm kind messy and unorganized so it didn't last long. Now my shop has a thick coating of filler, primer, paint etc...

[litew8]

I know what you mean. My brother's garage was/is the same way. The dust, from everything (esp. painting) accumulates quickly. Keeping it clean is a full time job, but in the end pays off in more than one way. Consider what you're kicking up and breathing every time you simply are walking around. May not be noticeable, but there for sure.

[screaminchevypickup]

Looks great mike!!

[jeh]

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

looks great mike!!

x2

[68 Four on the Floor]

Wow Mike that looks amazing. I'm not a fan of red personally but that looks great. I'm pretty jealous right now.

[swamp rat]

I love red, my right foot and insurance company doesn't..

Its lookin real nice.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by litew8

I know what you mean. My brother's garage was/is the same way. The dust, from everything (esp. painting) accumulates quickly. Keeping it clean is a full time job, but in the end pays off in more than one way. Consider what you're kicking up and breathing every time you simply are walking around. May not be noticeable, but there for sure.

You can never get rid of all the particles. Just try to keep them to a minimum.

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looks great mike!!

Thanks Kyle

Originally Posted by jeh

x2

Thanks Jason

Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Wow Mike that looks amazing. I'm not a fan of red personally but that looks great. I'm pretty jealous right now.

Thanks Drew. You will be there eventually. Still waiting on your build thread so I can return encouragement.

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I love red, my right foot and insurance company doesn't..

Its lookin real nice.

Thanks

[litew8]

Agreed. A learned discipline for sure, and not easy.

[mcbassin]

From early last week:
Sanded and polished the inside of the doors:

[Bennett68C10]

Looks great Mike, saw the rest of the pics on Instagram. All I can say is WOW!!!! Your going to have one beautiful truck.

[suspect]

I've been thinking about you all weekend. I hope it went smoothly for you. Can't wait to see how it comes out!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks great Mike, saw the rest of the pics on Instagram. All I can say is WOW!!!! Your going to have one beautiful truck.

Thanks Keith. I'm working on an update. More pictures to come.

Originally Posted by suspect

I've been thinking about you all weekend. I hope it went smoothly for you. Can't wait to see how it comes out!

It's all good Daniel. It was a long weekend.

[mcbassin]

Very long marathon weekend! It started Friday right after work. My son and I loaded up all the panels and headed to Kyle's (screaminchevypickup') shop. I want to thank Kyle for all the hospitality and help over the weekend! I owe him big time for going above and beyond to help me out. He showed me a bunch of pointers and even saved the day when some problems came up.
His booth is great! First off it was clean room clean and spotless when I showed up.
Lighting was great. Which is very important when painting. Saturday, painting day started at about 6:30 ended at 3:20 AM. Kyle was with me to the end helping me get it done.
I ended up doing two paint sessions. All the front panels and tailgate in the first session. Then the cab, cowl and bed.
THANKS!!!
On to the pictures.

[mcbassin]

Loaded up and ready to head home:



Back in their home:

[jeh]

Looks great Mike, now comes the nerve racking part of getting it all put back together and trying not to scratch it. I love the red, you're going to have a sweet truck

[trkfrk]

Mike your paint came out amazing! Your sheet metal looks laser straight. It's a nice milestone to get past.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by jeh

Looks great Mike, now comes the nerve racking part of getting it all put back together and trying not to scratch it. I love the red, you're going to have a sweet truck

Thanks Jason. It was a little nerve racking moving all the panels. I will take my time with assembly. As you know it's way easier to be careful than to fix chips and scratches.

Originally Posted by trkfrk

Mike your paint came out amazing! Your sheet metal looks laser straight. It's a nice milestone to get past.

Thanks Mark. all those 100s of hours doing bodywork paid off on the finished product. Now, if I could catch up to you....

[Low Elco]

Saw it last night on FB. Fantastic work, guys! The long weekend story sounds familiar. Sure feels good when you unload the trailer back at the house, don't it?

Looks terrific, can't wait for the next stage. This summer, we ride!

[jlsanborn]

Congrats Mike!!! All those pieces look outstanding!

[screaminchevypickup]

Paint turned out great mike!!

[big d's red67]

looking good man, nice work.

[Bennett68C10]

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Saw it last night on FB. Fantastic work, guys! The long weekend story sounds familiar. Sure feels good when you unload the trailer back at the house, don't it?
Looks terrific, can't wait for the next stage. This summer, we ride!

Thanks. It did feel great to get all the pieces home in the shop. Just a few more weeks.....months. I'll be doing a burnout soon well at least a one legger burnout

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Congrats Mike!!! All those pieces look outstanding!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Paint turned out great mike!!

Thanks Kyle and thanks again for hosting me, sorry about the red mess. I couldn't have done it without your help.

Originally Posted by big d's red67

looking good man, nice work.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks Keith, now it's your turn

[russgoodman]

Awesome job Mike!