paint job

I've got the 5100060 ARB Sahara tube on my 2001 lx470. I'd like to make it black and am unsure of my most foolproof way of doing so, given that it's chrome. Would it be best to have someone do a vinyl wrap over it? I've also considered going in with 120 grit and using rustoleum spray paint or...

So a year or so, I did a complete frame off color change on my 97 chevy. Used crossfire/finish 1 products from Napa Here's most of it. Epoxy primer, 2k primer, sealer, topcoat, clear. The paint job turned out great, but I think it just chips too easily. The clear and paint chip off, leaving...

New here. Finally have something worth posting. My paint was starting to look like crud and maaco wanted $3300 to respray. So, I did it myself. Used a hplv gun and shot with raptor liner in the driveway. Sanded and primed it first, but turned out decent

Just got the 80 back from paint. It was a Maaco job, top package, had the body cladding paint matched and old trim pieces replaced. It's not perfect by any means but for a vehicle I take camping and off-road its great. Waiting a month and might do limited ppf to enjoy a scratch free ride for a...

Starting this to document my refresh. I know you guys like pictures. I bought this about 15 years ago and have done a lot of mechanical stuff but now it really needs a paint job. I want it to look like an authentic 73 on the outside with tasteful upgrades under the hood. Currently running...

Let's say you put a snorkel on a truck that needs a paint job. Sometime within the next year, you take the snork off to paint. Are there non-reusable items you have to buy again for the re-install--gasket etc.? And if so, are they even available separately? TIA!