Lol. Im doing my entire truck in that stuff. The road warrior stuff? Its great. I love it. Just tacky enough to make it nonskid but not bad enough it wont clean out. If I can paint my whole truck with it, you can do the top of your bed rails.

 

Alright dude... that's the plan, then. Yeah, I'm gunna use the same stuff as you. Post up pics... I've been keeping my paint project top secret for the most part but I might reveal it before it's done, Because you might be interested in doing it too.

 

Ive only got the hood done so far. The problem is, I know Im gonna need to cut my fenders some, but not sure how much till I get my axles mounted. I either misplaced my brand new 80 dollar ubolts, or they got stolen with my toolbox, so the rear is on hold for a day or so.

Ill get ya a hood pic. But yeah, let the cat out of the bag. Theres this cool stuff too. Its not really that expensive compared to the others, and they sell a sprayer thats cheap and aparently pretty good. Plus you can add your own rubber chunk to make it as chunky or thin as you want. Kinda neat.

http://www.alsliner.com/

 

After a lot of researching and actually seeing the results, I'm going to do the rustoleum paint job. If you've never heard of it, basicly the technique is to mix 50% Rustoleum enamel gloss paint (oil based) and 50% mineral spirits and ROLL it on, wet sand & repeat. for 6-7 coats, then on the last coat wet sand with a 1500 or 2000 grit and buff to finish.

If done right the results can be really good. Beats a maaco or "cheap" spray and is around $50 for materials (some call it the $50 paint job). Ultimately it's down to the time effort and prep work you put into it, but I can show you pics of some cars.

 

Nope I have actually done two of those. Your right. Its all prep work. ANY lazyness shows through, but if done right they look just like a prof job.

I wouldnt go quite as high as 50 50. Mix it slowly and decide your mixture as it thins.

 

Hmm that's interesting... Most sources say 50/50, but I'll have to try your method. Do you have any pics of the jobs you've done?

 

No pictures. They were done a couple years ago. One has held up pretty good, the other didnt. Again, prep work.

Yeah....most places do say 50/50. Problem is that all paint isnt the same, so it really kinda depends.

 

What did you do differently between the two that one didn't hold up well?

 

I would reccomend using fishing string and heat gun. Very easy to get off

 

Better prep work. I prepped the one that held up and the guy I did it for prepped his own that isnt holding up. I assume he didnt clean the surface properly after he sanded. Its flaking, and I would wager thats because of the dust he left behind.