ACE tintable Rustoleum product - Page 3

thecrazygreek · 12-15-07, 09:06 PM

Close up of the floor...

jsaltlick · 12-16-07, 01:35 AM

Hmmmmm........Hadn't really thought about doing the floors. I have a ton of paint left over and will need to repaint the inside anyway. We'll see how ambitious I get.

The spray looks great. Roller is a ton of wet-sanding. Spraying really gets those tough areas like seams and hinges much better.

90FJ62 · 12-25-07, 07:40 PM

thecrazygreek
what clear coat did you use and how has it turned out. The pics look really good. I am debating repainting my truck this way and would definately want a clear coat on top.

Thanks

dave

thecrazygreek · 12-26-07, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 90FJ62

thecrazygreek
what clear coat did you use and how has it turned out. The pics look really good. I am debating repainting my truck this way and would definately want a clear coat on top.

Thanks

dave

I used a product called LIC 30. It's a valspar line of paint. I used the binder only. (clear)
It looks great!

thecrazygreek · 12-28-07, 08:27 PM

Just got done with the first buff. Looks pretty good. Will need to get some swirl remover on it, but overall a decent finish for ACE paint...

thecrazygreek · 12-28-07, 08:29 PM

More..

thecrazygreek · 01-22-08, 12:41 AM

Heres an update...

Getting her together. Here's some shots of an ACE paint job. Not too shabby at $25.00 a gallon...

thecrazygreek · 01-22-08, 12:44 AM

These are after a good buff.

Should be done by the end of the month.

Garage is a tight place to work...

kona.mtb · 01-22-08, 07:11 AM

LOOKS GREAT!!!!!!
Cant wait for it to warm up so I can start on mine.

Shortbus40 · 01-23-08, 06:29 PM

Kind of off topic,but related-I had a friend who buys ,sells & restores antique autos tell me that rustoleum rusty metal primer was at least as good as any of the more expensive rust treatment products.He recomended it anywhere heavy protection is needed and the appearance is not objectional.I've used it on a sandblasted tranny cover in a 40 and currently am shooting the inside of some doors with it. Tranny cover held up well as long as I had the truck (3 yrs) IMHO,I believe that surface preperation is equally as important as the product you use.

REZARF · 01-25-08, 10:02 AM

WOW!

Great job, that shined up nice...

Drew

thecrazygreek · 01-28-08, 05:46 PM

First time on the road in 13+years. Almost done.

Took her out in 30 degree weather as you see it. People were looking at me funny...

When I stopped at ACE 5 people were taking a look. One guy took a couple pics... (wow, is this normal?) Picked up a couple bolts n such, then drover her home.

jsaltlick · 01-28-08, 09:20 PM

nice work brotha!! Congratulations!

thecrazygreek · 04-07-08, 02:16 PM

Some final shots.

Overall, it turned out pretty nice. Alot of sanding and buffing, and the paint turns out solid.

thecrazygreek · 04-07-08, 02:17 PM

last ones.

5280Hawk · 04-07-08, 02:18 PM

Nice,

I hope mine looks that good when its done!

hedgehog23 · 04-07-08, 10:46 PM

anyone know where to get this paint in canada?

RockDoc · 04-08-08, 02:50 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!!

thecrazygreek · 07-17-08, 04:55 PM

Just wanted to show the final outcome of this paint. (plus its another chance to post a photo!)

For the cost, you can't beat it.

Upside was low cost, accurate color, compatible with other enamel products (clear etc)

Downside, takes along time to dry, rather soft compared to true auto paint (this was resolved with the clearcoat tho), can be a trick to get the right mix of paint / thinner, issues with the process of getting the color you want (lots of "hoops")

Thx
Angelo J

pappy · 07-17-08, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thecrazygreek

Downside, takes along time to dry, rather soft compared to true auto paint (this was resolved with the clearcoat tho), can be a trick to get the right mix of paint / thinner...

x2 with just my limited experience.

jsaltlick · 07-18-08, 12:02 PM

Nice work!! Did you paint the rims and if so do you have the color code for it???

titanpat57 · 08-06-08, 08:21 PM

Great Job!! I just did a trailer with Rustoleum silver..you think that could be clear coated too? I know you had a lot of hand work..but I was just hoping to perserve the silver a bit. I still can't believe how good it looks for ACE paint..they ought to put on a commercial

Gusb · 08-14-08, 11:53 AM

I need a gun to shoot a fender apron and misc. touch up. Should I just get a lower-end touchup gun someplace like Sears, etc., or invest in something of higher quality? Plan to get an economical compressor - minimum size.

This stuff (Ace paint) does seems to take longer than Rustoleum to dry, but could that mean the final finish a bit tougher overall? Color match is great, just took a long time to find a guy (at Ace) who understood what I was after and knew what to do with the machine. I held up a fender apron and he took the measurement.

jsaltlick · 08-14-08, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gusb

I need a gun to shoot a fender apron and misc. touch up. Should I just get a lower-end touchup gun someplace like Sears, etc., or invest in something of higher quality? Plan to get an economical compressor - minimum size.

This stuff (Ace paint) does seems to take longer than Rustoleum to dry, but could that mean the final finish a bit tougher overall? Color match is great, just took a long time to find a guy (at Ace) who understood what I was after and knew what to do with the machine. I held up a fender apron and he took the measurement.

Just buy one rattle can to match from towerpaint.com save you a ton of time and $$$$.

Gusb · 08-14-08, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsaltlick

Just buy one rattle can to match from towerpaint.com save you a ton of time and $$$$.

jsaltlick - I Just ordered 1 can - I'll see what happens... Thanks

jsaltlick · 08-15-08, 07:46 AM

Many Napa auto parts and also some Sherwin Williams centers will mix rattlers as well. Call around if one can isn't enough. They usually go a long way though. Good luck!

12-15-07, 09:06 PM	#61
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Close up of floor... Close up of the floor... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

12-16-07, 01:35 AM	#62
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,939	Hmmmmm........Hadn't really thought about doing the floors. I have a ton of paint left over and will need to repaint the inside anyway. We'll see how ambitious I get. The spray looks great. Roller is a ton of wet-sanding. Spraying really gets those tough areas like seams and hinges much better. __________________ John 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab "The Great Pumpkin" 1992 M-101 Tons of 40 parts for sale <---Link Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

12-25-07, 07:40 PM	#63
90FJ62 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western NC TLCA# TBD Posts: 242	Clear Coat? thecrazygreek what clear coat did you use and how has it turned out. The pics look really good. I am debating repainting my truck this way and would definately want a clear coat on top. Thanks dave

12-28-07, 08:27 PM	#65
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Clear and Buff! Just got done with the first buff. Looks pretty good. Will need to get some swirl remover on it, but overall a decent finish for ACE paint... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

12-28-07, 08:29 PM	#66
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Couple more More.. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

01-22-08, 12:41 AM	#67
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Getting closer... Heres an update... Getting her together. Here's some shots of an ACE paint job. Not too shabby at $25.00 a gallon... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

01-22-08, 12:44 AM	#68
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	a couple more These are after a good buff. Should be done by the end of the month. Garage is a tight place to work... Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

01-22-08, 07:11 AM	#69
kona.mtb IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not Summit COunty TLCA# 17368 Posts: 97	LOOKS GREAT!!!!!! Cant wait for it to warm up so I can start on mine. __________________ 1974 FJ40 1994 FZJ80 2004 Tacoma TRD (gone to a new loving home)

01-23-08, 06:29 PM	#70
Shortbus40 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Sc Posts: 41	Rustoleum primer Kind of off topic,but related-I had a friend who buys ,sells & restores antique autos tell me that rustoleum rusty metal primer was at least as good as any of the more expensive rust treatment products.He recomended it anywhere heavy protection is needed and the appearance is not objectional.I've used it on a sandblasted tranny cover in a 40 and currently am shooting the inside of some doors with it. Tranny cover held up well as long as I had the truck (3 yrs) IMHO,I believe that surface preperation is equally as important as the product you use.

01-25-08, 10:02 AM	#71
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	WOW! Great job, that shined up nice... Drew __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

01-28-08, 05:46 PM	#72
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Overall outside shot First time on the road in 13+years. Almost done. Took her out in 30 degree weather as you see it. People were looking at me funny... When I stopped at ACE 5 people were taking a look. One guy took a couple pics... (wow, is this normal?) Picked up a couple bolts n such, then drover her home. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

01-28-08, 09:20 PM	#73
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,939	nice work brotha!! Congratulations! __________________ John 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab "The Great Pumpkin" 1992 M-101 Tons of 40 parts for sale <---Link Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

04-07-08, 02:16 PM	#74
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Another Update Some final shots. Overall, it turned out pretty nice. Alot of sanding and buffing, and the paint turns out solid. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

04-07-08, 02:17 PM	#75
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	more. last ones. Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

04-07-08, 02:18 PM	#76
5280Hawk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,007	Nice, I hope mine looks that good when its done! __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

04-08-08, 02:50 AM	#78
RockDoc impervious to subtlety Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta TLCA# 18148 Posts: 1,479	Absolutely gorgeous!! __________________ [ ][ ]=TOYOTA=[ ][ ] 4 eyes > 2 eyes Member of the Peace Canyon Toyota Swamp Donkeys Creep Coalition

04-07-08, 10:46 PM	#77
hedgehog23 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 34	anyone know where to get this paint in canada?

07-17-08, 04:55 PM	#79
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Last Picture Just wanted to show the final outcome of this paint. (plus its another chance to post a photo!) For the cost, you can't beat it. Upside was low cost, accurate color, compatible with other enamel products (clear etc) Downside, takes along time to dry, rather soft compared to true auto paint (this was resolved with the clearcoat tho), can be a trick to get the right mix of paint / thinner, issues with the process of getting the color you want (lots of "hoops") Thx Angelo J Attached Images __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

07-18-08, 12:02 PM	#81
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,939	Nice work!! Did you paint the rims and if so do you have the color code for it??? __________________ John 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab "The Great Pumpkin" 1992 M-101 Tons of 40 parts for sale <---Link Finally I can get what I've always wanted....a used Toyota.

08-06-08, 08:21 PM	#82
titanpat57 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Beacon NY Posts: 123	Great Job!! I just did a trailer with Rustoleum silver..you think that could be clear coated too? I know you had a lot of hand work..but I was just hoping to perserve the silver a bit. I still can't believe how good it looks for ACE paint..they ought to put on a commercial

08-14-08, 11:53 AM	#83
Gusb IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 132	Spray gun for Ace paint? I need a gun to shoot a fender apron and misc. touch up. Should I just get a lower-end touchup gun someplace like Sears, etc., or invest in something of higher quality? Plan to get an economical compressor - minimum size. This stuff (Ace paint) does seems to take longer than Rustoleum to dry, but could that mean the final finish a bit tougher overall? Color match is great, just took a long time to find a guy (at Ace) who understood what I was after and knew what to do with the machine. I held up a fender apron and he took the measurement. __________________ My 78 FJ40 - first day home... http://www.birdpub.com/bp_fj40/78_my_brown/ My 80 - what's it worth... http://www.birdpub.com/bp_fj40/

08-15-08, 07:46 AM	#86
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,939	Many Napa auto parts and also some Sherwin Williams centers will mix rattlers as well. Call around if one can isn't enough. They usually go a long way though. Good luck! __________________ John 1983 VJ47 Crew Cab "The Great Pumpkin" 1992 M-101