How to paint ugly stripes down side of Land Cruiser (got it done)

[plarsen111]

I posted another question (LINK) on how to paint the ugly stripes down the side of a 100 Land Cruiser.

And I got it done...and it looks great. See pics at website below.

http://paint100landcruiser.weebly.com/

Procedures and tips:

1. Order paint and tape from automotivetouchup.com

2. Tape off stripe using tape (it barely covers with indents above and below the stripe...one of my pictures shows this).

3. Run your finger nail to push tape into the indents above/below stripe (again...picture shows this).

4. Cut using razor blade. I did not cut exactly where the indent was, but rather pressed the blade toward the part that was going to be painted.

5. Mask, mask, mask. Masking paper bought at Lowes for $2.50. Mask more than I did in the pictures! I got a hint of paint on the body of the car!

6. Paint, let it dry, paint, let it dry, observe your work...take your time...paint more as needed. Don't get any runs...Just let it dry for 10 more minutes before adding more.

More info: I know a guy who got a $1000 quote to paint the stripes! You are really saving money if you do it yourself. Total cost...2-3 hours and $30!

Let me know if you have any questions. Glad to finally contribute to the forum. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me and told me how to get it done.

 

[plarsen111]

Note: Go to website. Many more pics of car being painted in order. Sorry for not posting more on the forum...I could only figure out how to get three up.

 

[102 Land Cruiser]

What color is the stripe? They are the same color on the rear bumper on a 98?

 

[AutoCraft Aus]

Looks like an aussie Sahara model now!

 

[pcut]

I painted ugly stripes on my hundie by driving up Arch Canyon a couple of weeks ago!

 

[patrickfinley]

What did you do to remove the flakey stuff that was on there? Did you just paint over top of it? Isn't it just going to continue to flake off?

 

[Larco1001]

Went from grey to black...bumpers next!

 

[102 Land Cruiser]

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Went from grey to black...bumpers next!

Where did you get that black paint? And did you have to sanded down, before painting on it?

 

[Newps]

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Went from grey to black...bumpers next!

Very nice, looks great. I am guessing that's paint, no?

 

[Larco1001]

Very nice, looks great. I am guessing that's paint, no?

Yes paint, I thought about the Plastic Dip, we'll see how this last first.
Be careful sanding, the plastic does not like it much, I started with a 120 grit to get the junk off, then followed with a 220 grit, both times using a 4" square electric sander,,,tape off before sanding though and the power sander won't scratch the body paint...lesson Learned. Hand sand what's left.

I used simple automotive quality primer- 2-3 coats and a satin finish automotive rattle can of Rustoleum...3-4 coats, go thin coats for best results!

Tape off well, because rattle can over spray gets everywhere!...lots of blue masking tape!

I just finished the back bumper,,,front bumper next...pretty easy, 3-4 hrs each, with dry times in between. I like the results...cheap too...less than $60 in materials

 

[Larco1001]

Oh yea...and use 400 grit sanding lightly, before final coats, gets rid of some of the boogers. And I'll probably be in for about $60 in beer---watching paint dry between coats!...cheers

 

[102 Land Cruiser]

Oh yea...and use 400 grit sanding lightly, before final coats, gets rid of some of the boogers. And I'll probably be in for about $60 in beer---watching paint dry between coats!...cheers

Very nice

 

[Larco1001]

Almost done! Front bumper goes black this weekend, and that's the end to the grey trim, also got rid of the gold letters and rearranged them...

 

[1meancruiser]

Almost done! Front bumper goes black this weekend, and that's the end to the grey trim, also got rid of the gold letters and rearranged them...

Nice work.

 

[Larco1001]

Thanks, since I was at it, I had to powder coat the rims...front bumper is now in progress.

 

[moooooooo]

i "painted" my stripes this way:

http://youtu.be/iyix2HVUwhE



Sent from my iPad using IH8MUD

 

[1meancruiser]

I sanded down the fading silver stripes and painted them black.

 

[1meancruiser]

Better pic.

 

[2000UZJ]

Damn, that looks good. I've always thought about a black strip. I might try it.

 

[consalvochris]

I color matched mine last month, sanded with some rough grit and then some finer grit sandpaper (I can't remember exactly) primed, painted and clear coated