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Now that is much better

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by DanStew, Apr 17, 2007.

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  1. Apr 17, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Got the samurai paitned agian tonight. Boy it looks so much more better. I am very happy with the way it came out. It is tractor paint from Tractor supply. Massy Ferguson Grey. This is the first coat, i still have more to go, i have a gallon to go through :)
     
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    mb82

    mb82 I feel great!

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    looks good
     
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    lamar

    lamar Member

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    that does look better than before. temps me to paint my cj the same color.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    It isnt a bad color for a jeep. It was either transport yellow or grey for the jeep but the yellow won out :)
     
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    captain cj

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    Dan, that looks waay better. But.... a gallon for a sammi you'll be able to measure the paint thickness with a rulerR) R) Save some for trail rash
     
    captain cj, Apr 17, 2007
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  6. Apr 18, 2007
    NoFlyZone

    NoFlyZone Member

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    What kind of equipment are you using?
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I am just using the cheapie harbor frieght HVLP gun. I think it was like $30. it comes in a kit. But if you are lookngi for a gun, do get the stainless steel hopper. I got the plastic one and hate it. other than that, not much else. plenty of tape and newspaper :)
     
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    jd7

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    are you gonna paint the wheels MF red?
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Naw, gonna keep them black, But i was pondering paintign them grey to match the tub. I still may do it, and if i hate it is always easy to paint them black again :) but red might be good for it :)
     
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    Vanguard

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    Looking good Dan :beer:
     
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    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    Nice! Where do you guys find the time?:) Nickmil
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2007
    godevil

    godevil My Humor isnt appreciated

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    Much Better!
    I do like the idea of red rims!
    Keep at it.
    Donnie
     
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    wheelie

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    Dan, that looks like the color I'd like to spray this truck. Any more pics coming, something not so dark?
     
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    Boyink

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    Funny...once Dan said he was going grey I got to some more noodling...

    [​IMG]
     
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    1960willyscj5

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    Well, now you have an idea of how it will look - Gray with red wheels.;) :coffee:
     
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    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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  17. Apr 18, 2007
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Here are some more pics. I put the doors on and sprayed them too. So it is all comnig together. i will let it dry and do another coat tomorrow night. i went around and brushed off the stuck on bugs with my hand and they all came off easy so i am not so worried about them ruining the finish. i have a little bit of orange peel, but nothing that i can't sand down :)
     
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  18. Apr 18, 2007
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    So was that a no to the pink flames in the other thread? R)
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Yeah.. pink is not an option. i may do the red wheels. Hey boyink you think you can chop some red on my wheels on one of these pics? :)
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Boy that looks almost Olive in those pics.

    Here's the best I could do - those black wheels make it harder to select them vs. the tires.
     
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