Self-Painted rigs
02-10-2011, 04:11 PM
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krylon camo rattle can. This pic makes it look better than it really is. Has lots of streaks and laid down in different colors.
sanding down that krylon crap this summer and spraying on some good stuff.
06-25-2011, 02:46 PM
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Looks perfect. What kind of paint? Did you spray or roll?
Looks like you did your valance too. That's not the original grille and front bumper is it? Was the truck originally white?
Looks like you did your valance too. That's not the original grille and front bumper is it? Was the truck originally white?
06-25-2011, 03:42 PM
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Thank you!
I have an original build thread if you would like to check it out. It has come a LLLLLOOOONNNNGGGGG way since I orignally purchased it.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f212...-grave-231390/
The truck is actually a 91. Whoever moved the thread to the build-up section renamed it and added the 93 thinking that the truck was also a 93 because of my screen name.
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06-26-2011, 04:26 AM
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That's an amazing story of how you brought that truck back to life. I'm sure all that TLC will be rewarded with many miles down the road. You're lucky to have such a well-stocked wrecking yard nearby. Not everyone does.
I never realized until recently all the advantages that 2WD trucks have over 4WD models. Quicker, better mileage, cheaper, easier to work on, more reliable since there's fewer parts to go bad, and less maintenance. And probably more durable too. On the downside though, I guess they don't look as cool.
Back to the paint job though, looks great.
I never realized until recently all the advantages that 2WD trucks have over 4WD models. Quicker, better mileage, cheaper, easier to work on, more reliable since there's fewer parts to go bad, and less maintenance. And probably more durable too. On the downside though, I guess they don't look as cool.
Back to the paint job though, looks great.
09-01-2011, 11:49 AM
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09-01-2011, 12:14 PM
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Here are 3 trucks I have painted. I used Nasson. James Dean has used the better quality of paint and the paint I would of liked to have used. I paid around $250 for each truck ($750 total) for the paint,hardner, and clear coat materials, for each truck.
Best thing I could say is to jump in and do it. Especially if it is a rough looking truck, you are only going to improve it.
Best thing I could say is to jump in and do it. Especially if it is a rough looking truck, you are only going to improve it.
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09-02-2011, 07:51 AM
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This is how my truck turned out..Its been a year and 8 months of driving on it...Never got to buff it or wetsand it.
While it was going together
before
While it was going together
before
