Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB

[mcbassin]

What would you guys suggest for spray guns? Please keep in mind I'm looking for something budget minded as I don't have $400-500 to spend on spray guns. I was thinking about trying the Devilbliss Starting line kit. Summit racing has a 2 gun kit for $150.00 and it comes with 1.3, 1.5 & 1.8 tips.

Here's my take on this, as you know I just went through this whole process. I highly recommend you buying a couple of those throw away purple paint guns from harbor freight and those Devilbiss guns are great. I used a Finishline for all my base and clear LINK. I think it was cheapest on amazon. LINK They have the kit you are looking at too.
Kyle also loaned me one of his Iwata touch up guns to do the lower areas.(that thing was super nice!) For the record, he offered me use of all his guns but I really didn't want to screw them up. I'm kinda hard on equipment...Plus I know he spent a ton of cash on those guns.
The harbor freight guns work great for epoxy and that hod rod black. They can shoot bc/cc in a pinch too. For $12 when they run them on sale it's hard to beat. I use the heck of one that I have. When they crap out throw away and grab another.

The high end guns are worth the money for guys that use them every day because they atomize the material so much better there is minimal waste. Since I don't plan on doing production painting the Devilbiss gun worked out great. Just factor in plenty of waste. Another thing I learned, I waste a lot of material just from inexperience in the booth. This is something that can't learn in one long day.
Nice score on the epoxy BTW. I have read a lot of positive about the spi stuff.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Here's my take on this, as you know I just went through this whole process. I highly recommend you buying a couple of those throw away purple paint guns from harbor freight and those Devilbiss guns are great. I used a Finishline for all my base and clear LINK. I think it was cheapest on amazon. LINK They have the kit you are looking at too.
Kyle also loaned me one of his Iwata touch up guns to do the lower areas.(that thing was super nice!) For the record, he offered me use of all his guns but I really didn't want to screw them up. I'm kinda hard on equipment...Plus I know he spent a ton of cash on those guns.
The harbor freight guns work great for epoxy and that hod rod black. They can shoot bc/cc in a pinch too. For $12 when they run them on sale it's hard to beat. I use the heck of one that I have. When they crap out throw away and grab another.

The high end guns are worth the money for guys that use them every day because they atomize the material so much better there is minimal waste. Since I don't plan on doing production painting the Devilbiss gun worked out great. Just factor in plenty of waste. Another thing I learned, I waste a lot of material just from inexperience in the booth. This is something that can't learn in one long day.
Nice score on the epoxy BTW. I have read a lot of positive about the spi stuff.

I was hoping you would respond Mike as I know you just got done with your truck and I wanted to see what you used. It is great news to me that you used those guns with success. I actually already have the harbor freight spray gun but was afraid to use it. I think instead of worrying about buying a spray gun right this second, I'll use my harbor freight for all the primer and then look into the devilbliss finish line gun that you used, the price is really decent. I don't plan on ever painting anything again so I feel it is useless to spend a ton of money on a spray gun for one time use. If my paint job turns out anywhere near yours I will be a very happy man. I certainly don't expect perfection I just want it to look good.

I did a lot of research on SPI and everything I read is very positive. All their stuff is budget friendly for me and I can use there primers under my PPG Basecoat and I'm going to use their Universal Clear as well. The epoxy cost me right around $180.00 with free shipping. It mixes 1:1 so I will get 2 sprayable gallons out of it and it is supposed to be some of the best in the industry.

[TexasLS1]

I've followed your build for some time now, I shoulda subscribed a long time ago... Nice work, love all the insight.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by TexasLS1

I've followed your build for some time now, I shoulda subscribed a long time ago... Nice work, love all the insight.

Thanks for checking out my build, things are about to get interesting as I attempt my first ever paint job

[SeTx67]

Looking forward to seeing another awesome red truck here soon

[screaminchevypickup]

Looking good!

[67ctener]

I envy your progress. Really looks great all assembled

[mx289]

Looking good Keith.

Now,the fun is about to begin..

You will be posting red pics in no time.

[VA72C10]

Looking good!

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Very nice!!!

Thanks Ben, it looks really good with the bumpers on.

Originally Posted by jeh

Looking good Keith, won't be long till we see some red paint!!!!

Thanks Jason, I'm hoping so. I just hope I don't get overwhelmed with it and can actually paint it myself. I know it's not going to be perfect with not having access to a booth or even a professional painter instead of me, just hoping it's decent.

Originally Posted by screaminchevypickup

Looking good!

Thanks Kyle, wish I had half your ability with paint and body. I certainly wouldn't be sweating it like I am now.

Originally Posted by 67ctener

I envy your progress. Really looks great all assembled

Thanks, it kills me to see it together and have to pull it all back apart. Hopefully the paint and bodywork doesn't kill any momentum I currently have.

Originally Posted by mx289

Looking good Keith.

Now,the fun is about to begin..

You will be posting red pics in no time.

Thanks Tom, I am dreading this bodywork and paint. The funny thing is besides the cab I really don't have much bodywork to do. Everything else will just need some blocking. My problem is, I just haven't painted before and I keep panicking about it and psyching myself out. I can't wait to try to spray the primer so I can see how I really am at spraying.

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good!

Thanks, it will be back to looking like a pile of parts soon.

[mcbassin]

Looking good Keith! let the bodywork begin....

[sduckworth13]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Keith! let the bodywork begin....

X2, I'm rooting for you Keith, you can do it.

[mikeleeshields]

Keith it is looking pretty sick with the more parts you continue to bolt on. Its gotta feel good to see it coming together.

[mikeleeshields]

Keith, Did you end up welding in your filler pieces in the bed yet? I was wanting to see how you went about doing it because I will have to do the same very soon.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looking good Keith! let the bodywork begin....

Thanks Mike, I'm not excited about it

Originally Posted by sduckworth13

X2, I'm rooting for you Keith, you can do it.

Thanks Scott, hopefully it doesn't turn out like a polished turd as mcbassin puts it

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Keith it is looking pretty sick with the more parts you continue to bolt on. Its gotta feel good to see it coming together.

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Keith, Did you end up welding in your filler pieces in the bed yet? I was wanting to see how you went about doing it because I will have to do the same very soon.

Thanks Mike it does feel good to look at it as a complete truck minus interior and bed wood but at the same time it is sickening that I have to pull it all back apart. I wish I was at the stage where this was the last time going together.

I haven't done the bed sides yet because I need a little help from my brother(the welder) in the welding of the pieces. It's going to be a while before he can help me out so I figured I would get the bodywork and primering done on the cab and front clip while I'm waiting. You will probably get to it way before I do.

[raull]

truck is looking sick bud !!!!!

[mikeleeshields]

I don't know if I'd say I'll get to mine sooner. Only time will tell I guess. Keep it up buddy. Between my boys tball and my girls softball games I don't have much time. That's what the nights are gonna be for I guess.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by raull

truck is looking sick bud !!!!!

Thanks Raul, glad your back, can't wait to see some updates with yours

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I don't know if I'd say I'll get to mine sooner. Only time will tell I guess. Keep it up buddy. Between my boys tball and my girls softball games I don't have much time. That's what the nights are gonna be for I guess.

I'll probably have the cab and front clip painted before I get back to the bed

[jmking9]

Looking good.

For what its worth, I've had very good luck with the DeVilbiss Finish line gun that I have. I got the kit with the 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8 tips. I bought a 2.0 tip on Ebay to shoot high build. But the 1.8 will work. I know there are far better guns out there. But for a beginner like me, I was afraid of spending all that money then realizing I had ZERO talent My best advise for paint and body would be to just dive in and get started. The paint and body section will be your best friend. There are some VERY helpful guys over there that were always willing to help newbies like me.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by jmking9

Looking good.

For what its worth, I've had very good luck with the DeVilbiss Finish line gun that I have. I got the kit with the 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8 tips. I bought a 2.0 tip on Ebay to shoot high build. But the 1.8 will work. I know there are far better guns out there. But for a beginner like me, I was afraid of spending all that money then realizing I had ZERO talent My best advise for paint and body would be to just dive in and get started. The paint and body section will be your best friend. There are some VERY helpful guys over there that were always willing to help newbies like me.

Thanks for the info, I definitely think I'm going to get the Devilbliss Finish Line gun that you and Mike(mcbassin) recommended. And your right I need to just jump into it and figure it out, I'm psyching myself out right now feeling like I can't do it. I have picked up a lot of skills building this truck that I never knew I had, so maybe the paint and body will be another.

[garykirby25]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Thanks for the info, I definitely think I'm going to get the Devilbliss Finish Line gun that you and Mike(mcbassin) recommended. And your right I need to just jump into it and figure it out, I'm psyching myself out right now feeling like I can't do it. I have picked up a lot of skills building this truck that I never new I had so maybe the paint and body will be another.

Only one way to find out!

[knomadd]

The good news is you're starting with primer. It's really easy to fix, since you'll be sanding it down anyway. You can learn decent technique just from spraying primer. It should help ease you into bc/cc later. I'm sure you'll be fine. Don't sweat it too much.

[67chevy1series]

Looks perfect!

[screaminchevypickup]

Looks good!

[GSFMECH]

Yep looks good!