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05-07-2014, 05:16 AM
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So far the truck is looking awesome! I do have a question tho. Are you worried about any paint chipping or scratching off? I've done some projects with Rustoleum on my truck but haven't had the parts painted long enough to see any effects. Rustoleum is my go to but I did paint my quad rims black, cleaned, scuffed, primed, then high performance enamel but didn't do a clear coat. After a week of abuse most of the paint on the edge chipped or scratched. I understand that quad rims will have a lot more exposure to the elements but still a concern of mine for my truck when painting parts.
05-07-2014, 08:43 PM
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So far the truck is looking awesome! I do have a question tho. Are you worried about any paint chipping or scratching off? I've done some projects with Rustoleum on my truck but haven't had the parts painted long enough to see any effects. Rustoleum is my go to but I did paint my quad rims black, cleaned, scuffed, primed, then high performance enamel but didn't do a clear coat. After a week of abuse most of the paint on the edge chipped or scratched. I understand that quad rims will have a lot more exposure to the elements but still a concern of mine for my truck when painting parts.
i have used Rustoleum on my race cars and it is pretty tough. i am putting several coats of clear on after the paint so i am hoping that gives me a little more protection.
05-07-2014, 11:38 PM
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Well now that the kid has found out his old man can paint…….He had me PTM his Grill along with the lower accent Grill. Sanding all the angles of the Grill was a real PITA. The Front Bumper had numerous paint chips that now had surface rust in them. So I removed the bumper, sanded it down, putty glazed the whole bumper to fill in all the little pits, sanded for hours, primed and then painted back to original Dark Charcoal Gray with several coats of clear. Now getting the Front Bumper Assembly back on and “gapped” properly……..#$%*&^# I guess it was worth it. The kid loved it! Still haven’t PTM the Door Handles yet. I am going at the speed of my son’s budget. He is having the crappy window tint that was on it removed and having it redone by IDS Window Tint in Littleton today. I will probably finish detailing the Front Fender Wells and Front Suspension this weekend. That is if I don’t go home tonight and he has found something else for me to do……….. Vinman FX4 Weekend Project Master
05-08-2014, 05:21 AM
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05-08-2014, 05:29 PM
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It was a lot of work.
Just a couple of tips:
Getting the grill out from the surround. I used a heat gun to warm up each clip, then bent the clip so it would release from the surround. Then I warmed them up again and bent them back straight.
Sanding took forever but was worth it.
Taping off the honey comb. Use a good quality tape that will hold its edge. Because you are spraying into a valley the paint will pool. After it dries completely, take an exacto knife and cut around your tape line to cut the paint or it will pull. Don't ask me how I know.
Go heavy on the primer then sand. That way you will cover any areas that you didn't get all the texture out of.
Putting down the paint. This is a very difficult piece to flow because of all the angles. No matter which direction you go you get overspray that causes a rough surface. I did all the edges first. Then turned it upside down. Then started at the top and worked my way down. Three coats. I also sanded with 600 in between.
Clear Coat. I followed the same procedure when I shot the clear. A lot of angles. Then sanded with 1500 in between.
Don't be in a hurry let everything dry c-o-m-p-l-e-t-e-l-y. It makes sanding much easier and gives you a nice smooth surface. It is worth it! My son has received a lot of compliments on what has been done so far.
Good Luck!
VinmanFX4
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05-08-2014, 05:37 PM
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I use the Gray Sandable Primer from Rustoleum I believe it is Enamel.
For Color (Oxford White and Dark Charcoal Grey) I have been using Duplicolor Perfect Match.
For Satin Black I have been using Rustoleum Enamel.
For Clear I have been using Rustoleum Auto Gloss Clear Coat.
When I get home I will take pictures and post them for you.
Thanks
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05-08-2014, 07:20 PM
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It was a lot of work. Just a couple of tips: Getting the grill out from the surround. I used a heat gun to warm up each clip, then bent the clip so it would release from the surround. Then I warmed them up again and bent them back straight. Sanding took forever but was worth it. Taping off the honey comb. Use a good quality tape that will hold its edge. Because you are spraying into a valley the paint will pool. After it dries completely, take an exacto knife and cut around your tape line to cut the paint or it will pull. Don't ask me how I know. Go heavy on the primer then sand. That way you will cover any areas that you didn't get all the texture out of. Putting down the paint. This is a very difficult piece to flow because of all the angles. No matter which direction you go you get overspray that causes a rough surface. I did all the edges first. Then turned it upside down. Then started at the top and worked my way down. Three coats. I also sanded with 600 in between. Clear Coat. I followed the same procedure when I shot the clear. A lot of angles. Then sanded with 1500 in between. Don't be in a hurry let everything dry c-o-m-p-l-e-t-e-l-y. It makes sanding much easier and gives you a nice smooth surface. It is worth it! My son has received a lot of compliments on what has been done so far. Good Luck! VinmanFX4
05-10-2014, 09:09 PM
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Sorry it too so long to get back to you. From Left to Right:
Rustoleum Gray Sandable Primer
Rustoleum Satin
Rustoleum Under Coat
Duplicolor Perfect Match Ford Oxford White
Duplicolor Perfect Match Ford Dark Charcoal Gray
Rustoleum Auto Gloss Clear Coat
Rustoleum Gray Sandable Primer
Rustoleum Satin
Rustoleum Under Coat
Duplicolor Perfect Match Ford Oxford White
Duplicolor Perfect Match Ford Dark Charcoal Gray
Rustoleum Auto Gloss Clear Coat
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05-10-2014, 09:13 PM
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Ok wife headed out for a day of pampering, so out to the Garage I go!
First whoever owned the truck before my son stuck something on the dash that pulled the paint off. This has been driving my son crazy!
First whoever owned the truck before my son stuck something on the dash that pulled the paint off. This has been driving my son crazy!
05-10-2014, 09:19 PM
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I have tested several different colors but nothing matched the color of the dash. Finally I started playing around with the Duplicolor Color Match Ford Dark Shadow Gray. Since I didn't want to tape off the dash and try and paint inside the cab. I sprayed a little in a cup and used a sponge brush to dab it on. Waited for it to dry. Sanded very lightly with 2200 and repeated. It didnt turn out too bad. At least it doesn't have those black bare spots all over the dash.