bed strips need opinions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

60apache · 08-08-2010, 12:09 PM

I just finished staining the wood well other than the clear. now I am trying to decide what will look the best for the color of the strips. I am including a pic of the truck so you know what we are working with. I have ruled out the orange-red color. the choices are flat black, red oxide primer, gray primer, or aluminum metallic.

glendale · 08-08-2010, 12:14 PM

im diggin the aluminum metallic

Rogue · 08-08-2010, 12:26 PM

Silver

mikie 1954 · 08-08-2010, 04:29 PM

Flat black.

Alan's Classic · 08-08-2010, 07:38 PM

Red

Vernski · 08-09-2010, 02:48 PM

Red looks good....Vernski

*vivisix* · 08-09-2010, 06:51 PM

flat black

64GMCHorsepower · 08-09-2010, 06:54 PM

flat black

**DPowers** · 08-10-2010, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendale

im diggin the aluminum metallic

x2

nomrlz · 08-10-2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpowers

x2

x3

60apache · 08-10-2010, 08:51 PM

thanks for the opinions I ended up sanding off all the stain and going back with bare pine wood and sealed it with a semi gloss. as far as the strips I went with flat black. I will post pics later. it turned out good.

likaroc13 · 08-10-2010, 09:31 PM

sounds good...is the truck driveable yet? if so, i was gonna say you should take it out to the cruise-in at the Renaissance this weekend

Sillyoldman · 08-10-2010, 10:00 PM

I don't mean to be critical, helpful maybe. It looks like you brushed the stain on did you rub it out afterwords? A good sanding prior to stain will reduce the dark blotchy appearance. I'd match the bed strip color with the inside bed. Your truck is cool. I'm liking the wheels too.

60apache · 08-10-2010, 11:01 PM

not running yet my deadline will be crusing the coast. sillyoldman I did brush it on and the reason I did it so thick is because it was so hot that it was drying before I could wipe it off. anyway It is finished now and no going back now.

60apache · 08-11-2010, 09:03 PM

here it is

likaroc13 · 08-11-2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60apache

not running yet my deadline will be crusing the coast. sillyoldman I did brush it on and the reason I did it so thick is because it was so hot that it was drying before I could wipe it off. anyway It is finished now and no going back now.

looks good...i hope to see you down there...not sure yet if mine will be ready for Cruisin', but i plan to go either way

60apache · 08-12-2010, 12:15 AM

we need to meet sometime. rankin co hotrods meets everyday for lunch I go a few days a week if you want to go sometime give me your number and I will text you the time and place.

likaroc13 · 08-12-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60apache

we need to meet sometime. rankin co hotrods meets everyday for lunch I go a few days a week if you want to go sometime give me your number and I will text you the time and place.

awesome, i'd love to do that sometime....i'll be in touch

08-08-2010, 12:09 PM	#1
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	bed strips need opinions I just finished staining the wood well other than the clear. now I am trying to decide what will look the best for the color of the strips. I am including a pic of the truck so you know what we are working with. I have ruled out the orange-red color. the choices are flat black, red oxide primer, gray primer, or aluminum metallic. Attached Images

08-08-2010, 12:14 PM	#2
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: bed strips need opinions im diggin the aluminum metallic

08-08-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: bed strips need opinions Silver __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

08-08-2010, 04:29 PM	#4
mikie 1954 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: caliente ca. Posts: 297	Re: bed strips need opinions Flat black.

08-08-2010, 07:38 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: bed strips need opinions Red __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-09-2010, 02:48 PM	#6
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: bed strips need opinions Red looks good....Vernski

08-09-2010, 06:51 PM	#7
vivisix Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: omaha, ne Posts: 21	Re: bed strips need opinions flat black

08-09-2010, 06:54 PM	#8
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: bed strips need opinions flat black __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

08-10-2010, 08:51 PM	#11
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	Re: bed strips need opinions thanks for the opinions I ended up sanding off all the stain and going back with bare pine wood and sealed it with a semi gloss. as far as the strips I went with flat black. I will post pics later. it turned out good.

08-10-2010, 09:31 PM	#12
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: bed strips need opinions sounds good...is the truck driveable yet? if so, i was gonna say you should take it out to the cruise-in at the Renaissance this weekend

08-10-2010, 10:00 PM	#13
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: bed strips need opinions I don't mean to be critical, helpful maybe. It looks like you brushed the stain on did you rub it out afterwords? A good sanding prior to stain will reduce the dark blotchy appearance. I'd match the bed strip color with the inside bed. Your truck is cool. I'm liking the wheels too. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-10-2010, 11:01 PM	#14
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	Re: bed strips need opinions not running yet my deadline will be crusing the coast. sillyoldman I did brush it on and the reason I did it so thick is because it was so hot that it was drying before I could wipe it off. anyway It is finished now and no going back now.

08-11-2010, 09:03 PM	#15
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	Re: bed strips need opinions here it is Attached Images

08-12-2010, 12:15 AM	#17
60apache Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: brandon, ms Posts: 384	Re: bed strips need opinions we need to meet sometime. rankin co hotrods meets everyday for lunch I go a few days a week if you want to go sometime give me your number and I will text you the time and place.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.