This has got me thinking now about learning enough to shoot my 88 4runner. Start practicing on fenders and hood, move on to the whole damn thing. Can you recommend a entry level learner paint gun and basic setup? I have a compressor and some driers and filters already.
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I have a good name brand gun that is entry level, under $150. The cheapo guns work great for the first paint job, but then seem to go down hill. I am no expert on it though. I'm just the guy that does the driveway hack job with dirt and bugs in my paint
I use a harbor freight gun that was $20 for primer and then a Devilbiss FLG-4 or something (it was around $200 I think) for base/clear. I use all high flow air fittings and I think it makes a big difference.
I think cleaning the guns really, really well is more important than having nice guns when you're learning. I wouldn't hesitate to even use the top end harbor freight stuff. It's not great, but it's good enough.
Kelly up on pride rock on Imogene. This thing looks amazing in person and in photos. Kelly, you're a mad man!
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Nice! Thanks for the photos!
You can with single stage paint (no clear coat).
It's eye catching.....no two ways about it.
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@kelly saad arrived this morning to start on my 2 rigs. Original 60 going back to 309 Freeborn Red and my stretched Ute 60 (140) build going in Boulevarde Black..
Get in line guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
J
Get in line guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
J
Single stage?
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Yes on both.
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Oh yea! Lots to do but happy to be in Redding helping out Jason.
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Thanks! The headlights are JW Speaker.
Oh heck, new thread request for this please!
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Threads are in the 60 section--- LONG BUILD THREADS
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Builds - Poppy- '84 FJ60
he's gonna be lifting and fabricate on that forklift maybe a desmog too? :hillbilly:
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Builds - DINGO- 60FZJ-UTE LS3 EROD (PROVEN CA SMOG)
Wow, time to get serious! By the end of next week I should be close to getting all the parts on the shelf to finish the build at my disposal It was parts receiving week. More Precision gaskets and weatherstripping Dropped all glass off at the tint shop NiCopp brake line and fittings Misc...
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You've probably answered this already but, how much (roundabout) did you pay for materials and what not? I mean, you probably already had some of it like the spray rig.
Thanks, sir.
Thanks, sir.
When I was trying to find the perfect blue for a build (a CJ8... I know, I know. I’ve learned) I kept a note pad on the passenger seat. If I saw a good blue, I’d jot down the make, year, etc. in the end that perfect color came off a swatch from an interior house paint - the painter scanned and matched it.
Nice Jeep. Tastefully done (not over-done). Looks good.
