Painting 1st gen 4Runner top
10-18-2010, 07:47 AM
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Rustoleum Satin Black
I just finished refurbing mine last wweek and got it on yesterday. I used Rustoleum satin black from Autozone. Three cans exactly painted the hardtop and the spoiler. I did a test first and it was an exact match for factory color and sheen. I did no sanding at all to leave the factory texture in place, but did ruff up the surface with a scotchbrite anfter cleaning it.
I think it cam out pretty well. You can see picts here in my photo album.
You can find picts here in my Misc Photo Album.
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I think it cam out pretty well. You can see picts here in my photo album.
You can find picts here in my Misc Photo Album.
https://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=2430
08-29-2012, 03:12 AM
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Rustoleum! Seriously. It's much cheaper than auto paint, and probably more durable. There's a few good tutorials on instructables.com
You can either roll on or use a spray gun. Either way you definitely want to thin the paint first. I did the roll on with rustoleum for my truck canopy, turned out fantastic! If I ever have time to paint the whole truck I will absolutely do it the same way.
You can either roll on or use a spray gun. Either way you definitely want to thin the paint first. I did the roll on with rustoleum for my truck canopy, turned out fantastic! If I ever have time to paint the whole truck I will absolutely do it the same way.
08-29-2012, 04:32 AM
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My 2 cents: I rolled Rustoleum Professional Satin Black about 4 years ago and it's still holding up nicely. A quart can was more than enough. I only washed and scuffed the original paint (no sanding, to maintain original texture), wiped with mineral spirits, then primed. I used a small foam roller, the ones that are about 1x6 in.. 2 coats of the satin black and you're good to go.
08-30-2012, 05:32 PM
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@cramsey
about how long did it take you to paint your top? i have been doing my project in bits since dc gets rain on my off days, and i get home too late to work on it on workdays. I have pretty much done the same prep, wash and scuff, but im thinking i might sand it since theres spots where it has factory texture and some with smooth. I think the PO redid the top a long time ago and did a shoddy job of it
about how long did it take you to paint your top? i have been doing my project in bits since dc gets rain on my off days, and i get home too late to work on it on workdays. I have pretty much done the same prep, wash and scuff, but im thinking i might sand it since theres spots where it has factory texture and some with smooth. I think the PO redid the top a long time ago and did a shoddy job of it
09-03-2012, 06:12 PM
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I'm pretty sure it took me a full day, beginning to end. Careful taping took a good while, then the painting went pretty quick. I wanted to keep the original texture, so I didn't sand. The foam roller also helped by adding a little texture of it's own. I really don't like glossy/smooth tops on these 1st Gens.
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