Paint Suggestions
#11
The hood ornament is getting (fake) chromed. I just painted it because it is currently puttied into place. There was a dent under it, and the front mount is broken. I didn't tape it off because the previous chrome was peeling everywhere, so I figured primer and paint would give it a good base to adhere to.
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#16
Well. I just painted it outside a barn, in the open air. Lol. I sprayed into the crack between the cab and bed, but I know it has to be runny, and can't have full coverage in there. I did not clear coat it, and I don't think I'm going to. I have a tiny bit of orange peel over some of the putty, and the finish is . . . satin. I'm just going to keep waxing the crap out of it. Yes, I did buff it, and it seems like it made it look more even. All said and done, for not sanding much during painting, it looks ok. Just . . . satin. lol
#17
Here is an update in the form of a video. Everything past the muddy tire was taken today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfCESmmw6Ms
#19
I probably should have. But I'm unsure about it now. I'd be clearing over orange peel, a few scratches (still a work truck), wax, and I'm not sure if this paint really oxidizes much. This paint may very well outlast the truck without a clear. Its not meant to have a clear on it at all, as its not even meant for cars.
The main reason I decided not to clear was this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254020
Even without a clear, mine took a week or so to really get stiff. And I had to have something to drive, so I couldn't have let it sit for a that long. I could clear now, but the amount of work involved now would be way more than doing it right after the color coat.
The main reason I decided not to clear was this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254020
Even without a clear, mine took a week or so to really get stiff. And I had to have something to drive, so I couldn't have let it sit for a that long. I could clear now, but the amount of work involved now would be way more than doing it right after the color coat.
#20