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Mountain Man · 01-25-2003, 10:58 PM

I got a really good deal on some automotive paint today at a clearance sale. What I have decided to do is to repaint the inside of my cab. The paint says that it is designed to go directly over the current finish. I would like to sand and scuff the paint on the inside of my cab. I have some scratches that need repair.

What type of sand paper should I be using?, and is there special automotive masking tape I should be using when masking the glass?. I am going to gut my interior in the spring and paint, and then reassemble.

Riles72 · 01-25-2003, 11:34 PM

if there's an area that there are no scratches, a scotch brite pad will do the trick. As far as scratched areas, a commercial wet or dry sandpaper you can get in automotive stores will work great. Since you're going to gut it all, I'd wetsand most of it, just to ensure a smoothe surface before I painted. You might also be able to get the scratches out with the scotch brite pad...it just depends. Scotch briteing is definitely the easier way out.

As far as taping the windshield off, any commercial masking tape that is available will do the job. Just tape some paper over the most of it...just make sure it doesn't come loose and mess the new paint up.

Also, be sure to wipe it down with an automotive refinishes prep-sol cleaner before you paint, and wipe the surface down with a tack-rag to get all the loose dirt that the cleaner didn't get off.

Be sure to post pics after you get it done!

Riley

bobs409 · 01-26-2003, 10:10 AM

Here's one of those live and learn tips:

The best tip I can offer is about your spray gun. Something you don't think of until it's too late is that when spraying the roof, the gun is tilted at such an angle, the pickup tube inside ends up sucking air instead of paint. (if your gun is like mine)

Before beginning, check this out. You will have to either rotate the tube if possible or bend it.

Just did mine this past summer and learned the hard way.

PanelDeland · 01-26-2003, 02:40 PM

I used steel wool on mine.It worked great but I live in an apartment and just sprayed it with Testors and Rustoleum.I replaced the dash pad and pedals and rebuilt the heater control too.Now my interior is much better.Hopefully I can replace the seats in the spring.Remember to clean all the dust and maybe use some body glaze on the small dings.

01-25-2003, 10:58 PM	#1
Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	Inner cab painting questions I got a really good deal on some automotive paint today at a clearance sale. What I have decided to do is to repaint the inside of my cab. The paint says that it is designed to go directly over the current finish. I would like to sand and scuff the paint on the inside of my cab. I have some scratches that need repair. What type of sand paper should I be using?, and is there special automotive masking tape I should be using when masking the glass?. I am going to gut my interior in the spring and paint, and then reassemble. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.

01-25-2003, 11:34 PM	#2
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	if there's an area that there are no scratches, a scotch brite pad will do the trick. As far as scratched areas, a commercial wet or dry sandpaper you can get in automotive stores will work great. Since you're going to gut it all, I'd wetsand most of it, just to ensure a smoothe surface before I painted. You might also be able to get the scratches out with the scotch brite pad...it just depends. Scotch briteing is definitely the easier way out. As far as taping the windshield off, any commercial masking tape that is available will do the job. Just tape some paper over the most of it...just make sure it doesn't come loose and mess the new paint up. Also, be sure to wipe it down with an automotive refinishes prep-sol cleaner before you paint, and wipe the surface down with a tack-rag to get all the loose dirt that the cleaner didn't get off. Be sure to post pics after you get it done! Riley __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels

01-26-2003, 10:10 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Here's one of those live and learn tips: The best tip I can offer is about your spray gun. Something you don't think of until it's too late is that when spraying the roof, the gun is tilted at such an angle, the pickup tube inside ends up sucking air instead of paint. (if your gun is like mine) Before beginning, check this out. You will have to either rotate the tube if possible or bend it. Just did mine this past summer and learned the hard way. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-26-2003, 02:40 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I used steel wool on mine.It worked great but I live in an apartment and just sprayed it with Testors and Rustoleum.I replaced the dash pad and pedals and rebuilt the heater control too.Now my interior is much better.Hopefully I can replace the seats in the spring.Remember to clean all the dust and maybe use some body glaze on the small dings. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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