The $50 paint job!!! - Page 3

TEXASLAWMAN · 10-15-07, 08:39 PM

Well Im back from vacation wet sanded her tonight had a few runs on one quarter panel. The 50/50 mix was to thin for spraying. Think I burned through a spot

dosent look very good now but Im hopeing the polish tomm wil fix that!

brownbear · 10-17-07, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TEXASLAWMAN

Well Im back from vacation wet sanded her tonight had a few runs on one quarter panel. The 50/50 mix was to thin for spraying. Think I burned through a spot

dosent look very good now but Im hopeing the polish tomm wil fix that!

that happens. I burned thru plenty of spots. the labour kills me.

to thick and the orange peel takes years to wet sand. To thin and you burn thru. That's why lots of coats is best.

If you use 2000 grit after the 1500 is limits the polisher time. The polisher can burn thru very easy.

Also stay away from the corners and edges.

nuclearlemon · 10-17-07, 04:05 PM

cool...they have the color of the nuclearlemon on the website #7747

http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp...ct_id=18&SBL=1

TEXASLAWMAN · 10-17-07, 08:16 PM

Im done! Its not perfect but I like it ands now that I have this process down I can repaint in a weekend If I choose!!! Here is fininshed product.

jesterb · 10-17-07, 08:49 PM

That looks really dang good. I will be doing a 40 within the next year.

Mikesta · 10-21-07, 10:05 PM

That looks great. Picked up a 81 60 a few weeks ago that I might do this to.

TEXASLAWMAN · 10-22-07, 08:16 PM

Got most of the emblems back on this weekend lovin the old school 4 wheel drive one!!!

Eric Winkworth · 10-31-07, 07:44 AM

I'm doing the bottom 2 feet of my 70 series, with farm implement black enamel...

i'll show you guys the finished product, the second coat looks amazing

TEXASLAWMAN · 11-04-07, 06:58 PM

Well took her wheelin a lil bit last week nothing big but went through some brush that Texas pin striped the hell out of the factory paint. There were some marks but they wiped off with my hand. So far so good! The heat is definatly down from the sun and dark green. And this color absorbs the flaws much better. Looks crapy under artifical light but thats because I didnt wet sand enough. Now lets see how long it last.

Mikesta · 11-04-07, 11:28 PM

That truck is itchin for a snorkel! Looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEXASLAWMAN

Well took her wheelin a lil bit last week nothing big but went through some brush that Texas pin striped the hell out of the factory paint. There were some marks but they wiped off with my hand. So far so good! The heat is definatly down from the sun and dark green. And this color absorbs the flaws much better. Looks crapy under artifical light but thats because I didnt wet sand enough. Now lets see how long it last.

TEXASLAWMAN · 11-05-07, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikesta

That truck is itchin for a snorkel! Looks good!

Snorkel and rear bumper and Im almost done!!

Grouseman · 11-05-07, 08:28 AM

Lawman,

Great looking truck. Congrats on your $50 paint job.

SS

TEXASLAWMAN · 11-05-07, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Grouseman

Lawman,

Great looking truck. Congrats on your $50 paint job.

SS

I THINK IT ENDED UP COSTING MORE LIKE $80 BUT I USED THE INDUSTRIAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT RUSTOLEM. NOT BAD AT ALL EVEN IF IT ONLY LAST A FEW YEARS.

Grouseman · 11-05-07, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TEXASLAWMAN

I THINK IT ENDED UP COSTING MORE LIKE $80 BUT I USED THE INDUSTRIAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT RUSTOLEM. NOT BAD AT ALL EVEN IF IT ONLY LAST A FEW YEARS.

Lawman,

LOL you didn't have to take out a mortgage for the paint money though.

Gman

jaysdead40 · 11-07-07, 08:48 AM

I talked to my local paint store, that carries Rustoleum and Pittsburg, and they recommended Pittsburg industrial coating. They claimed it's less expensive, better quality, and can be color matched to anything. Has anybody tried Pittsburg Paint.

Jay

TEXASLAWMAN · 12-21-07, 08:04 PM

Paint is holding up well very pin stripe ressistant so far!!! Color hides the dirt amazingly well!!!

Grouseman · 12-21-07, 08:30 PM

Lawn,

Still looks great.

Gman

Mikesta · 01-12-08, 06:58 PM

I think I'm going to spend the big bucks and try it on this one.

jsaltlick · 01-12-08, 07:55 PM

that's gonna look really nice. What color??

Mikesta · 01-12-08, 08:09 PM

Not sure yet.... My kid's favorite color is blue... he wants me to paint it blue. I have all the junk to do it the real way... but would like to see for myself how good this cheap system holds up. I like texaslawnmans color though.

jsaltlick · 01-15-08, 01:21 AM

Brought mine in yesterday to have a new clutch installed and my mechanic didn't believe I painted my truck with a roller. He was amazed how good it looked.

Might as well try it out. You can always sand and spray if you don't like it.

Mikesta · 01-15-08, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Acadia

ok here is a pic of the new rustoleum paint job!

I like the way your rig came out nice... I think that is close to the original color of mine... did you take a paint chip in?

Mikesta · 03-12-08, 11:48 PM

bumping this thread for new blood.

mooker82 · 03-13-08, 10:50 AM

I started on mine yesterday. ACE matched olive. I will be starting a thread up this weekend on it.

cody c · 03-16-08, 05:42 PM

i want to give this a go, i want to cut the rear quarters as well as the rockers. is there a product like a sprayable primer/filler any one can recomend??? as well, what size wire to use for the mig? i got rust on the doors that needs to be grinded off badly as well as my wheel wells need some love. probally a lot of work in prep. it'll be more of a trail mobile so i can handle some imperfections.

slow91fj90 · 03-20-08, 09:16 AM

Hello all, I have a question about this because I am really thinking of doing the roller paint job on my 80 series like Texaslawman. My question is I live on the east coast and it seems to rain quite a lot and I don't have a garage so I am wondering about a time frame how long to paint the whole body (no body work needed) and how long for paint to dry, overnight, a couple days etc..? Before I would start to wet sand? Another question is do you have to sand truck to bare metal for it to stick? Or can you just scuff original paint? All reply's would be great help. Especially TEXASLAWMAN!

10-15-07, 08:39 PM	#61
TEXASLAWMAN EXPLORING AT 10MPG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TEXAS TLCA# 18090 Posts: 268	Well Im back from vacation wet sanded her tonight had a few runs on one quarter panel. The 50/50 mix was to thin for spraying. Think I burned through a spot dosent look very good now but Im hopeing the polish tomm wil fix that! __________________ Lone Star Land Cruisers TOYOTA TRAIL RIDERS 1995 FZJ80 J's, L's,315 Toyo MT, ARB Front,4.88's, 12k winch.E lockers, aircraft landing lights, tinstar built drawer system, Expedition RTT, Rushing built Sliders, and a bunch of dents http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=131341433

10-17-07, 04:05 PM	#63
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 7,768	cool...they have the color of the nuclearlemon on the website #7747 http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp...ct_id=18&SBL=1 __________________ seven cruisers and 3 of em run and four are for sale

10-17-07, 08:16 PM	#64
TEXASLAWMAN EXPLORING AT 10MPG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TEXAS TLCA# 18090 Posts: 268	Im done! Its not perfect but I like it ands now that I have this process down I can repaint in a weekend If I choose!!! Here is fininshed product. __________________ Lone Star Land Cruisers TOYOTA TRAIL RIDERS 1995 FZJ80 J's, L's,315 Toyo MT, ARB Front,4.88's, 12k winch.E lockers, aircraft landing lights, tinstar built drawer system, Expedition RTT, Rushing built Sliders, and a bunch of dents http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=131341433

10-17-07, 08:49 PM	#65
jesterb IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 1,054	That looks really dang good. I will be doing a 40 within the next year. __________________ 94 FZJ80 221K 76 FJ40 FOR SALE TLCA# 13988 "The ultimate measure of volunteering is doing a job for free that you would not normally take for pay." Jes Harrington 1923-2007 Last edited by jesterb; 10-17-07 at 08:51 PM. Reason: almost hijacked a thread with a tire question

10-21-07, 10:05 PM	#66
Mikesta Waiting for more parts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rainy State Posts: 1,805	That looks great. Picked up a 81 60 a few weeks ago that I might do this to. __________________ Too much to do, too little time to do it.

10-22-07, 08:16 PM	#67
TEXASLAWMAN EXPLORING AT 10MPG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TEXAS TLCA# 18090 Posts: 268	Got most of the emblems back on this weekend lovin the old school 4 wheel drive one!!! __________________ Lone Star Land Cruisers TOYOTA TRAIL RIDERS 1995 FZJ80 J's, L's,315 Toyo MT, ARB Front,4.88's, 12k winch.E lockers, aircraft landing lights, tinstar built drawer system, Expedition RTT, Rushing built Sliders, and a bunch of dents http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=131341433

10-31-07, 07:44 AM	#68
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,217	I'm doing the bottom 2 feet of my 70 series, with farm implement black enamel... i'll show you guys the finished product, the second coat looks amazing __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

11-04-07, 06:58 PM	#69
TEXASLAWMAN EXPLORING AT 10MPG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TEXAS TLCA# 18090 Posts: 268	Well took her wheelin a lil bit last week nothing big but went through some brush that Texas pin striped the hell out of the factory paint. There were some marks but they wiped off with my hand. So far so good! The heat is definatly down from the sun and dark green. And this color absorbs the flaws much better. Looks crapy under artifical light but thats because I didnt wet sand enough. Now lets see how long it last. __________________ Lone Star Land Cruisers TOYOTA TRAIL RIDERS 1995 FZJ80 J's, L's,315 Toyo MT, ARB Front,4.88's, 12k winch.E lockers, aircraft landing lights, tinstar built drawer system, Expedition RTT, Rushing built Sliders, and a bunch of dents http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=131341433

11-05-07, 08:28 AM	#72
Grouseman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 555	Lawman, Great looking truck. Congrats on your $50 paint job. SS __________________ 96 FJZ80, Lockers, Bilsteins, 285 Revos, Custom Storage system by Jeff K. M101 CDN Trailer 86 4-Runner

11-07-07, 08:48 AM	#75
jaysdead40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Buttcrack of Idaho Posts: 206	I talked to my local paint store, that carries Rustoleum and Pittsburg, and they recommended Pittsburg industrial coating. They claimed it's less expensive, better quality, and can be color matched to anything. Has anybody tried Pittsburg Paint. Jay __________________ "I wasn't trying to break it" '93 80 - J's 195k "Tired, Ugly, and in need of more love" '71 40 - "Resting in Pieces"

12-21-07, 08:04 PM	#76
TEXASLAWMAN EXPLORING AT 10MPG Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TEXAS TLCA# 18090 Posts: 268	Paint is holding up well very pin stripe ressistant so far!!! Color hides the dirt amazingly well!!! __________________ Lone Star Land Cruisers TOYOTA TRAIL RIDERS 1995 FZJ80 J's, L's,315 Toyo MT, ARB Front,4.88's, 12k winch.E lockers, aircraft landing lights, tinstar built drawer system, Expedition RTT, Rushing built Sliders, and a bunch of dents http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=131341433

12-21-07, 08:30 PM	#77
Grouseman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 555	Lawn, Still looks great. Gman __________________ 96 FJZ80, Lockers, Bilsteins, 285 Revos, Custom Storage system by Jeff K. M101 CDN Trailer 86 4-Runner

01-12-08, 06:58 PM	#78
Mikesta Waiting for more parts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rainy State Posts: 1,805	I think I'm going to spend the big bucks and try it on this one. Attached Images __________________ Too much to do, too little time to do it.

01-12-08, 07:55 PM	#79
jsaltlick Got a nice one for ya.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,446	that's gonna look really nice. What color?? __________________ 2000 328i 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab 1982 Toyota Blizzard Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

01-12-08, 08:09 PM	#80
Mikesta Waiting for more parts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rainy State Posts: 1,805	Not sure yet.... My kid's favorite color is blue... he wants me to paint it blue. I have all the junk to do it the real way... but would like to see for myself how good this cheap system holds up. I like texaslawnmans color though. __________________ Too much to do, too little time to do it.

01-15-08, 01:21 AM	#81
jsaltlick Got a nice one for ya.... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,446	Brought mine in yesterday to have a new clutch installed and my mechanic didn't believe I painted my truck with a roller. He was amazed how good it looked. Might as well try it out. You can always sand and spray if you don't like it. __________________ 2000 328i 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab 1982 Toyota Blizzard Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

03-12-08, 11:48 PM	#83
Mikesta Waiting for more parts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rainy State Posts: 1,805	bumping this thread for new blood. __________________ Too much to do, too little time to do it.

03-13-08, 10:50 AM	#84
mooker82 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 1,121	I started on mine yesterday. ACE matched olive. I will be starting a thread up this weekend on it. __________________ 74 ford bronco , 97 40th anniversary, OME lift, ARB bumper, Dolby 5.1 surround sound Rusty 72 FJ40

03-16-08, 05:42 PM	#85
cody c IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: calgary Posts: 1,412	i want to give this a go, i want to cut the rear quarters as well as the rockers. is there a product like a sprayable primer/filler any one can recomend??? as well, what size wire to use for the mig? i got rust on the doors that needs to be grinded off badly as well as my wheel wells need some love. probally a lot of work in prep. it'll be more of a trail mobile so i can handle some imperfections. __________________ 83BJ60,Merkur turbo+intercooled,SOA,aussie locker Custom bumpers,,4.88's, longs and poly rears.RDB's +4runner calipers, parabolics in front, 39.5 IROK's on DC-1's 92FJ80 stock with the damage multiplied. 350 soon to come.

03-20-08, 09:16 AM	#86
slow91fj90 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 212	Hello all, I have a question about this because I am really thinking of doing the roller paint job on my 80 series like Texaslawman. My question is I live on the east coast and it seems to rain quite a lot and I don't have a garage so I am wondering about a time frame how long to paint the whole body (no body work needed) and how long for paint to dry, overnight, a couple days etc..? Before I would start to wet sand? Another question is do you have to sand truck to bare metal for it to stick? Or can you just scuff original paint? All reply's would be great help. Especially TEXASLAWMAN! __________________ 91 FJ80, 3" OME, 33 PROCOMP MUD TERRAINS, ARB, GARMIN-V, 4:56'S, T-MAXX 10,OOO,NOT LOCKED,MOBILE AIR-CARD.