Pumpkin 40 Roller paint job - Page 3

addicted56 · 12-20-07, 08:35 PM

I put the roller in a zip lock bag and used it for 4 coats in 2 days no problem. I wouldn't push it much further than that though. I pulled it out a couple of days later and for the little bit they cost you might as well throw them out.

jsaltlick · 12-21-07, 05:30 AM

My coats have been sporadic so the last one dried out pretty good. Wet-sanded the whole things last night and it's still not coming out good for the orange peel. I"ve been using a heavy foam block as the block for the sandpaper. This is the cause of my problem. I was using it so I wouldn't put too much pressure on and burn thru the paint but I think it isn't rigid enough to shave off the orange peel effectively. I've only been burning through on some edges.

Never said I knew what I was doing.

addicted56 · 12-21-07, 07:48 AM

haha,

I have no idea what I'm doing either. But you can't go to wrong here. It is always going to be a 2 foot paint job unless you really really want to do a lot of sanding.

I just used my hand and tried my best to leave even pressure. I figure the grit is so fine it won't make any divits or waves. If you look under (new to me 72) on the main fj 40 forum you can see a pic of my fender I did. That was with 5 coats and no glazing. But if you get close you can tell it has some runs a few spots of orange peel I forgot to address, etc.

jsaltlick · 12-21-07, 09:46 AM

Cool. Went to NAPA and loaded up on sandpaper. Gonna hit the garage right now and test out the problem areas. The tub is nice and smooth but the hood and the fenders look like my face in high school.....bumpy and drippy. I think I'll have this all done by Sunday.....(doubt it)

Sanding and at least one coat done today. That's the goal.

jsaltlick · 12-30-07, 04:34 PM

Finished up the body this weekend. Started putting the lights, bezel etc back on. Start on interior tomorrow.

I sort of rushed towards the end so the are some orange peel spots. The beauty of this method is that I can go back and fix the spots easily at any time. Not going for a show truck anyway but looks amazing from 10 feet!!!! Very, very happy with the results!

These pictures suck cuz I had to use my camera phone. I'll get batteries for the good camera and take better ones. The M101 looks great too!

82cruiser · 12-30-07, 08:04 PM

Looks great! Nice work.

ManBearPig · 12-31-07, 06:40 AM

Verrah Nice! I love the early turn signals too.

AlaskanWheeler · 12-31-07, 08:44 AM

How are the fumes when dealing with this sort of paint?
Thanks

jsaltlick · 12-31-07, 02:25 PM

fumes are almost non-existent. I cracked the window in my garage and that's about it. The mineral spirit fumes were the worst and still not that bad. My tv/family room is directly above the garage and the heating systems are connected and my my never complained about any smell. That's why I couldn't spray.

jsaltlick · 12-31-07, 02:41 PM

got the good camera working. Reassembling the emblems, lights etc. Body panels came out really nice. Not thrilled with the job I did on the hood but that was my own fault and laziness.

jsaltlick · 12-31-07, 02:43 PM

more pics

All total I think I'm into the paint job for $200. ($80 of that was for custom spray cans to get to the small areas.)

A steal for the money. It's a nice 10 footer!

jsaltlick · 12-31-07, 02:44 PM

I'll take more once the whole truck is assembled. Painting the tire carrier today and the lic plate holder. Should be on tomorrow.

thecrazygreek · 12-31-07, 04:13 PM

Nice job bro...

I'm done with mine as well, and into the "buff" mode. Gonna pick up some swirl remover and a final polish and giver a go. Mines a 2 foot job in some places, some places are factory mint...

jsaltlick · 12-31-07, 08:00 PM

Nice! I have so much going on that I had to finish up quickly. I'll be going back and hitting spots as time permits. The tub is a 2 footer but the front fenders and the hood are 10 footers at best. I want a truck that I can wheel so I'm also afraid of getting it too nice......

natickdave · 01-01-08, 07:40 AM

J,
Looks great, brother...I dig the black bezel and the new rear seat.
D

Project60 · 01-01-08, 08:12 AM

Turned Out great!

jsaltlick · 01-01-08, 11:57 AM

Thanks! It was a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Definitely going to do another project next winter. Keeps me busy and off the couch.

jsaltlick · 01-03-08, 07:54 AM

Front Seats are back in...painted the seat backs and frames Soft top bow is painted. License plate holder painted. Tire carrier half painted. Should be fully assembled this weekend.

Looking at a new project today.....

5280Hawk · 01-03-08, 08:36 AM

Nice work, man.

Im slowly but surely getting there,

jsaltlick · 01-04-08, 04:17 PM

Basically done. Just need to paint the doors and I'm very unmotivated to do the disassembly of them at this point so I'm taking some time off before I start those. Just need to paint the back side of the tire carrier but it's too cold out today to do that. It should tkae all of 10 minutes to finish that up.

Extremely happy with the results of a tiny financial investment and a total lack of skill.

Bows painted below:

jsaltlick · 01-04-08, 04:18 PM

sorry for the crappy pics. I had schmutz on the lens apparently.

Sporin · 01-04-08, 06:09 PM

Damn! That came out really nice John, congrats.

JohnnyC · 01-04-08, 10:11 PM

that old kayline oem replacment looks great on there

or is it a new old stock...from sor?

nice job

jsaltlick · 01-05-08, 10:17 AM

top does look great on it. NatickDave was the PO so he could say where the top came from. It's very clean with no rips.

helocat · 01-05-08, 10:34 AM

John,

Looks outstanding! Very creative solution doing the roller backed up with wet sanding, nice.

Both of my trucks are Toyota Orange as well.

Paint up of the 80 here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...aint-cm06.html

Nice work!

Mark

natickdave · 01-06-08, 10:14 AM

John,

The only way I can put it is that it pops! The color really makes the truck just jump into the foreground. Hood ornament looks fantastic, I hadn't seen that yet, along with all that shiny new hood hardware.

So, for those who are keeping track: It is a '72 factory softtop (FJ40L) sporting early marker lights on the fenders (new oem from toyota), hard doors off a 74 (I think) and an excellent condition old split hood that I got with my 45lwb project parts collection. It is running on 60 chrome wheels (don't forget me when the time comes to sell those John) and Old Man Emu suspension. The front bumper is LobsterFab, rear and sliders are homemade ('cuz ho's gotta slide, too!) Otherwise, very stock.

The top is one of the last from Specialty Top Company, which bought the dies from Kayline, then was bought by somebody else (SOR?) and is now defunct. They really are great. I chose that color because it was very close to the original fabric on the doors, which was all torn up of course. John, I might propose a straight swap for the brand new Paki top in grey based on how each look on our trucks. At least consider it for now...grey on orange and tan on olive just seems better than the reverse.

Dave
----------------------
Perpetual Newbie
1980 FJ40LV

12-20-07, 08:35 PM	#61
addicted56 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 283	I put the roller in a zip lock bag and used it for 4 coats in 2 days no problem. I wouldn't push it much further than that though. I pulled it out a couple of days later and for the little bit they cost you might as well throw them out. __________________ 1956 F-100 1968 Power Wagon 1972 FJ40 1992 4-Runner 1997 F-250 PSD 2006 VW Jetta TDI

12-21-07, 05:30 AM	#62
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	My coats have been sporadic so the last one dried out pretty good. Wet-sanded the whole things last night and it's still not coming out good for the orange peel. I"ve been using a heavy foam block as the block for the sandpaper. This is the cause of my problem. I was using it so I wouldn't put too much pressure on and burn thru the paint but I think it isn't rigid enough to shave off the orange peel effectively. I've only been burning through on some edges. Never said I knew what I was doing. __________________ 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.

12-21-07, 07:48 AM	#63
addicted56 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 283	haha, I have no idea what I'm doing either. But you can't go to wrong here. It is always going to be a 2 foot paint job unless you really really want to do a lot of sanding. I just used my hand and tried my best to leave even pressure. I figure the grit is so fine it won't make any divits or waves. If you look under (new to me 72) on the main fj 40 forum you can see a pic of my fender I did. That was with 5 coats and no glazing. But if you get close you can tell it has some runs a few spots of orange peel I forgot to address, etc. __________________ 1956 F-100 1968 Power Wagon 1972 FJ40 1992 4-Runner 1997 F-250 PSD 2006 VW Jetta TDI

12-21-07, 09:46 AM	#64
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	Cool. Went to NAPA and loaded up on sandpaper. Gonna hit the garage right now and test out the problem areas. The tub is nice and smooth but the hood and the fenders look like my face in high school.....bumpy and drippy. I think I'll have this all done by Sunday.....(doubt it) Sanding and at least one coat done today. That's the goal. __________________ 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.

12-30-07, 04:34 PM	#65
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	body is DONE!!! Finished up the body this weekend. Started putting the lights, bezel etc back on. Start on interior tomorrow. I sort of rushed towards the end so the are some orange peel spots. The beauty of this method is that I can go back and fix the spots easily at any time. Not going for a show truck anyway but looks amazing from 10 feet!!!! Very, very happy with the results! These pictures suck cuz I had to use my camera phone. I'll get batteries for the good camera and take better ones. The M101 looks great too! Attached Images __________________ 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.

12-30-07, 08:04 PM	#66
82cruiser IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA TLCA# 5682 Posts: 877	Looks great! Nice work. __________________ ___________________________ 1982 FJ40 1981 HJ47 TLCA#5682 www.yankeetoys.org LC Stuff for sale here

12-31-07, 06:40 AM	#67
ManBearPig IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 43	Verrah Nice! I love the early turn signals too.

12-31-07, 08:44 AM	#68
AlaskanWheeler IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 332	How are the fumes when dealing with this sort of paint? Thanks __________________ CARLO 2006 FOUR RUNNER 1997 FZJ-80 1981 FJ-40 CUMMINS 1975 FJ-40

12-31-07, 02:25 PM	#69
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	fumes are almost non-existent. I cracked the window in my garage and that's about it. The mineral spirit fumes were the worst and still not that bad. My tv/family room is directly above the garage and the heating systems are connected and my my never complained about any smell. That's why I couldn't spray. __________________ 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.

12-31-07, 02:41 PM	#70
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	better pics got the good camera working. Reassembling the emblems, lights etc. Body panels came out really nice. Not thrilled with the job I did on the hood but that was my own fault and laziness. Attached Images __________________ 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.

12-31-07, 02:43 PM	#71
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	more pics more pics All total I think I'm into the paint job for $200. ($80 of that was for custom spray cans to get to the small areas.) A steal for the money. It's a nice 10 footer! Attached Images __________________ 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.

12-31-07, 02:44 PM	#72
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	last pic for now I'll take more once the whole truck is assembled. Painting the tire carrier today and the lic plate holder. Should be on tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 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.

12-31-07, 04:13 PM	#73
thecrazygreek IH8MUD Junior Whopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 771	Nice job bro... I'm done with mine as well, and into the "buff" mode. Gonna pick up some swirl remover and a final polish and giver a go. Mines a 2 foot job in some places, some places are factory mint... __________________ Yahsoo! 1969 Breathe FJ40 Currently in the middle of a ground up... 1976 Olive FJ40 finished as of May 2008 Faster Track Resto

12-31-07, 08:00 PM	#74
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	Nice! I have so much going on that I had to finish up quickly. I'll be going back and hitting spots as time permits. The tub is a 2 footer but the front fenders and the hood are 10 footers at best. I want a truck that I can wheel so I'm also afraid of getting it too nice...... __________________ 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.

01-01-08, 07:40 AM	#75
natickdave IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 TLCA# 5945 Posts: 157	J, Looks great, brother...I dig the black bezel and the new rear seat. D

01-03-08, 08:36 AM	#79
5280Hawk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,007	Nice work, man. Im slowly but surely getting there, __________________ - 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

01-04-08, 06:09 PM	#82
Sporin Yankee Toys Prez Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Windsor, VT USA Posts: 1,654	Damn! That came out really nice John, congrats. __________________ Dave Windsor, Vermont 1974 FJ55—V8, 33's, etc. Buy my FJ55! Yankee Toys ~ My Blog

01-04-08, 10:11 PM	#83
JohnnyC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: albany area, ny TLCA# 2231 Posts: 2,947	that old kayline oem replacment looks great on there or is it a new old stock...from sor? nice job __________________ 1974 FJ40 OEM Soft Top 2004 Toyota Sienna LE (1) Child boy version (1) Child girl version (1) Child almost finished....any day now 197 Wife Toyota History: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-...ical-data.html TLC FST Canvas & Maint: http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series...soft-tops.html

01-01-08, 08:12 AM	#76
Project60 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 485	Turned Out great! __________________ 83 FJ60, major project in progress Check out status of the build: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/128847-83-fj60-build-up-thread.html

01-01-08, 11:57 AM	#77
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	Thanks! It was a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Definitely going to do another project next winter. Keeps me busy and off the couch. __________________ 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.

01-03-08, 07:54 AM	#78
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	Front Seats are back in...painted the seat backs and frames Soft top bow is painted. License plate holder painted. Tire carrier half painted. Should be fully assembled this weekend. Looking at a new project today..... __________________ 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.

01-04-08, 04:17 PM	#80
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	DONE!!!!! (almost) Basically done. Just need to paint the doors and I'm very unmotivated to do the disassembly of them at this point so I'm taking some time off before I start those. Just need to paint the back side of the tire carrier but it's too cold out today to do that. It should tkae all of 10 minutes to finish that up. Extremely happy with the results of a tiny financial investment and a total lack of skill. Bows painted below: Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-04-08, 04:18 PM	#81
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	more pics sorry for the crappy pics. I had schmutz on the lens apparently. Attached Images __________________ 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.

01-05-08, 10:17 AM	#84
jsaltlick ...put you in an FJ today Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Millis Beach TLCA# 17094 Posts: 1,927	top does look great on it. NatickDave was the PO so he could say where the top came from. It's very clean with no rips. __________________ 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.

01-05-08, 10:34 AM	#85
helocat Tube is your buddy! Join Date: Nov 2002 TLCA# 1137 Posts: 412	John, Looks outstanding! Very creative solution doing the roller backed up with wet sanding, nice. Both of my trucks are Toyota Orange as well. Paint up of the 80 here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...aint-cm06.html Nice work! Mark __________________ Metal Tech supports the efforts of http://anysoldier.com go to this site to learn how to send a care package to a US Solider in the hot zone. 93' FZJ80 (aka: NEWPIG) - 97' FZJ80 - 79' FJ40 - 78' FJ40

01-06-08, 10:14 AM	#86
natickdave IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 TLCA# 5945 Posts: 157	John, The only way I can put it is that it pops! The color really makes the truck just jump into the foreground. Hood ornament looks fantastic, I hadn't seen that yet, along with all that shiny new hood hardware. So, for those who are keeping track: It is a '72 factory softtop (FJ40L) sporting early marker lights on the fenders (new oem from toyota), hard doors off a 74 (I think) and an excellent condition old split hood that I got with my 45lwb project parts collection. It is running on 60 chrome wheels (don't forget me when the time comes to sell those John) and Old Man Emu suspension. The front bumper is LobsterFab, rear and sliders are homemade ('cuz ho's gotta slide, too!) Otherwise, very stock. The top is one of the last from Specialty Top Company, which bought the dies from Kayline, then was bought by somebody else (SOR?) and is now defunct. They really are great. I chose that color because it was very close to the original fabric on the doors, which was all torn up of course. John, I might propose a straight swap for the brand new Paki top in grey based on how each look on our trucks. At least consider it for now...grey on orange and tan on olive just seems better than the reverse. Dave ---------------------- Perpetual Newbie 1980 FJ40LV