painting myself....need help

Bomaster238 · 07-07-2008, 08:27 PM

the title says it all. time for a new paintjob. im painting the truck myself. is there anything major i will need to do. anyone know the exact process i should do? what works for you? etc

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94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

crusinsa · 07-07-2008, 08:33 PM

just as long as you take your time on body work, that is what makes the paint job. Also make sure you are spraying in the cleanest place possible,if you dont have a booth, i would put it in your garage and spray the floor with water to keep the dust down. if u need any help just pm me, good luck

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2005 dodge 2500 4x4 4 door short bed 4in. lift 35 toyo opencountry mt's 20 in. rockstars custom mbrp exhaust silencer ring mia gutted torque tube ppe sold smarty on order

, finally custom paint

***dom42*** · 07-07-2008, 08:36 PM

well you can make a booth for real cheap. just use some 1x 3's and some viskwing (i think that's how you spell it)and just use your imagination.

i do it all the time. when ever i go down on my race bike, i build a booth using the above material. it works great. ill try and get a picture of this setup.

i built a booth that was 10x10x8 for less than $50buck. but then again i took the viskwing from work. and i think that's what's gonna cost you $

oh yeah, prep'n the body for paint is the most important proccess of the painting project.

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2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- edge juiced/w attitude- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar
k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

Bomaster238 · 07-09-2008, 08:16 PM

what goes into the prep for the painting? like after i finish sanding and body work. what are the steps for painting? how many coats? whats the best stuff to use? etc. i need anything you can give me haha

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94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

bigblue24v · 07-11-2008, 02:24 PM

last i knew the prcoess was one coat of white primer, 2 coats of paint and one coat of clear for a stock shine..you can add fleck and extra clear coats to meet your taste but only to a certain point

..the quality and brand of paint are all dependent on what you want to spend and how you want it to turn out..your best bet would be to go talk to a body shop and they can give you some advice for materials

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2001 DODGE 2500 4x4 QCSB - (D) all of the above

***dom42*** · 07-11-2008, 02:44 PM

well when i paint my body work on race bike. i like to do the body with bondo/filler. make sure to get the air bubbles out of bondo b4 you apply. i like to also use a filler primer and use at least two coats. WEt sand the primer when ready. wet sand it until you get the glass feel. then when cured go to paint procces. if you get drips or orange peel look that can be fixed with wet sanding. when that is cured start the clear coat process. then wet sand that when cured, the finish with buff and shine.

wet sanding is a process too. so start with like a 1000 grit then 12oo grit then 1500grit.

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2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- edge juiced/w attitude- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar
k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

***Slimsss2*** · 07-11-2008, 03:54 PM

I bought a "roller paint kit" @ home depot last week,,$12 bucks.

came with three rollers, two standard size,one narrow, a brush and a paint can opener! It says will leave a satin type finish. we shall see

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'08, 6.7 Blue-Tec Turbo/injected Cummins Diesel, 2500, SLT, Quad C, ES-6~spd-Auto, 4x4, 3:73's, (free) 1yr. Sirius radio,Factory Spare Tire Lock,TPMS,12V Cigar Lighter,12V Rear Slider, Ride-Rite Bags, B&W Turnover,....."The factory Jake(ex-brake) is great"...... '''They Call.............I Haul'''----

cumminsturbo94 · 07-26-2008, 08:00 AM

about how much paint do you guys think it would take to paint a regular cub long bed?

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'94 ram 2500 12-valve, soon to be silver

4x4, 3.55's, 47rh, autometer pyro boost and trans on the a-pillar, muffler and silencer ring MIA.

OHIO COAL ROLLERS

***dom42*** · 07-26-2008, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cumminsturbo94

about how much paint do you guys think it would take to paint a regular cub long bed?

dam,, i really truthfully don't know. never really painted the big b4. sorry.

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2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- edge juiced/w attitude- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar
k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

msparks90 · 07-26-2008, 01:49 PM

your prep work is the key to everything

msparks90 · 07-26-2008, 01:49 PM

youll probably need about a gallon depending on what color your using......pm me if you need anything specific

***Tec*** · 07-26-2008, 01:56 PM

If your repainting the same color, you don't need to prime the hole truck, wipe it down with wax and silicone remover, wet sand the truck with 500 grit wet paper, clean everything with wax and silicone remover again. if you need to do any body work, than you'll need to epoxy prime.

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99 CTD DRW 4x4 Auto~ SLT Laramie quad cab~4:10's,
Edge Juice w/Attitude, MBRP 4" turboback, AFE Pro Dry S Stage 2, Airdog 150, Amsoil Bypass kit, Bilstein 5100's, HBS leveling kit, upgraded IC boots, BFG commercial T/A traction's,

07-07-2008, 08:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bomaster238 Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 875 Bomaster238's Truck Pics	painting myself....need help the title says it all. time for a new paintjob. im painting the truck myself. is there anything major i will need to do. anyone know the exact process i should do? what works for you? etc __________________ 94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

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07-07-2008, 08:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
crusinsa Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 112 crusinsa's Truck Pics	just as long as you take your time on body work, that is what makes the paint job. Also make sure you are spraying in the cleanest place possible,if you dont have a booth, i would put it in your garage and spray the floor with water to keep the dust down. if u need any help just pm me, good luck __________________ 2005 dodge 2500 4x4 4 door short bed 4in. lift 35 toyo opencountry mt's 20 in. rockstars custom mbrp exhaust silencer ring mia gutted torque tube ppe sold smarty on order , finally custom paint

07-07-2008, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
*dom42* Cummins Diesel ADdict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,194 dom42's Truck Pics	well you can make a booth for real cheap. just use some 1x 3's and some viskwing (i think that's how you spell it)and just use your imagination. i do it all the time. when ever i go down on my race bike, i build a booth using the above material. it works great. ill try and get a picture of this setup. i built a booth that was 10x10x8 for less than $50buck. but then again i took the viskwing from work. and i think that's what's gonna cost you $ oh yeah, prep'n the body for paint is the most important proccess of the painting project. __________________ 2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- edge juiced/w attitude- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

07-09-2008, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bomaster238 Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mendham, NJ Posts: 875 Bomaster238's Truck Pics	what goes into the prep for the painting? like after i finish sanding and body work. what are the steps for painting? how many coats? whats the best stuff to use? etc. i need anything you can give me haha __________________ 94 12valve 5 speed. custom 5" single stack,AFE intake,Holset H1E, bosch 370s, TST #6, Schied Diesel DVs, HD valve springs, A-meter Pyro and boost, boost elbow, KPD killed,16.5*, 550hp clutch on the way, leveling kit

07-11-2008, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigblue24v Diesel Head Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orange park, fl Posts: 2,641 bigblue24v's Truck Pics	last i knew the prcoess was one coat of white primer, 2 coats of paint and one coat of clear for a stock shine..you can add fleck and extra clear coats to meet your taste but only to a certain point ..the quality and brand of paint are all dependent on what you want to spend and how you want it to turn out..your best bet would be to go talk to a body shop and they can give you some advice for materials __________________ 2001 DODGE 2500 4x4 QCSB - (D) all of the above

07-11-2008, 02:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
*dom42* Cummins Diesel ADdict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,194 dom42's Truck Pics	well when i paint my body work on race bike. i like to do the body with bondo/filler. make sure to get the air bubbles out of bondo b4 you apply. i like to also use a filler primer and use at least two coats. WEt sand the primer when ready. wet sand it until you get the glass feel. then when cured go to paint procces. if you get drips or orange peel look that can be fixed with wet sanding. when that is cured start the clear coat process. then wet sand that when cured, the finish with buff and shine. wet sanding is a process too. so start with like a 1000 grit then 12oo grit then 1500grit. __________________ 2006 2500 QCLB 4x4 auto-5" SilverLine TBE - cfm plus- s&b CAI system- 6 inch superlift- kore components- 325/60/20 bfg AT's- 20" motometal- fs2500 on engine & tranny- maghytec all around- 4.10gears- edge juiced/w attitude- truckcoverusa roll out cover- rhino linings- firestone bags- Nfab 6step- Thuren trackbar k7gsxr1000- full race bike- ohlins all around-brembo masters-full ti arata exh-pretty much everything

07-11-2008, 03:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Slimsss2* Cheap,NOT Easy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Four-Corners,New Mexico 87413 Posts: 42 Slimsss2's Truck Pics	I bought a "roller paint kit" @ home depot last week,,$12 bucks. came with three rollers, two standard size,one narrow, a brush and a paint can opener! It says will leave a satin type finish. we shall see __________________ '08, 6.7 Blue-Tec Turbo/injected Cummins Diesel, 2500, SLT, Quad C, ES-6~spd-Auto, 4x4, 3:73's, (free) 1yr. Sirius radio,Factory Spare Tire Lock,TPMS,12V Cigar Lighter,12V Rear Slider, Ride-Rite Bags, B&W Turnover,....."The factory Jake(ex-brake) is great"...... '''They Call.............I Haul'''----

07-26-2008, 08:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
cumminsturbo94 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 567 cumminsturbo94's Truck Pics	about how much paint do you guys think it would take to paint a regular cub long bed? __________________ '94 ram 2500 12-valve, soon to be silver 4x4, 3.55's, 47rh, autometer pyro boost and trans on the a-pillar, muffler and silencer ring MIA. OHIO COAL ROLLERS

07-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
msparks90 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 msparks90's Truck Pics	your prep work is the key to everything

07-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
msparks90 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 msparks90's Truck Pics	youll probably need about a gallon depending on what color your using......pm me if you need anything specific

07-26-2008, 01:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Tec* Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 496 Tec's Truck Pics	If your repainting the same color, you don't need to prime the hole truck, wipe it down with wax and silicone remover, wet sand the truck with 500 grit wet paper, clean everything with wax and silicone remover again. if you need to do any body work, than you'll need to epoxy prime. __________________ 99 CTD DRW 4x4 Auto~ SLT Laramie quad cab~4:10's, Edge Juice w/Attitude, MBRP 4" turboback, AFE Pro Dry S Stage 2, Airdog 150, Amsoil Bypass kit, Bilstein 5100's, HBS leveling kit, upgraded IC boots, BFG commercial T/A traction's,