Paint options

[ErikinSC]

Have it "wrapped" by a vinyl shop. Get someone to sponsor you, pay for the wrap, and drive it as it is.... with a "condom" over it.... LOL

 

[lumbee1]

My roof and hood had surface rust. Took the truck to Maaco for a $500 single stage and it came out great. No drips, looks fine. It's not a bad option, plus, you get to keep your beautiful nightshadow blue color.

Between you and @roadstr6 , it looks like single stage paint from Maaco might be the way to go. I need to check out your 80 next time you are at the barn or group camp.

 

[slceso]

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[CharlestonG8R]

Between you and @roadstr6 , it looks like single stage paint from Maaco might be the way to go. I need to check out your 80 next time you are at the barn or group camp.

No problem! They even banged out a couple of dents I had (of course, I have some new ones). The paint job is about 3 years old at this point and still looks a whole lot better than before it got painted.

 

[jdayment]

If youre guys base coat is still good not showing rust or metal the only thing you really need is just clear coat. If the base coats are starting to fade or chip that is when you will need to paint.

 

[blue98stang]

Lumbee. STOP IT!!!!!! If you line yours my battle with E will get harder. I guess it is a wife thing, we don't like the liner paint on our family trucks.

 

[erymer]

I certainly understand Dave's logic and seeing what he did to the crockpot with a rattle can is pretty amazing and would most likely get my vote from a being sensible stand point. . I've long wanted to line the Rhino so I'm not gonna lie and say I don't love that blue liner. lol. I am a fan of the 50/50 line.

 

[RedHeadedStepChild]

Liner is bit like suicide.
Its a permanent solution to a temporary problem
usually results in an ugly mess
and leaves your loved ones full of sadness, anger and confusion.

 

[lumbee1]

Lumbee. STOP IT!!!!!! If you line yours my battle with E will get harder. I guess it is a wife thing, we don't like the liner paint on our family trucks.

Let me just drop this off here...

Monstaliner white looks great!

 

[JohnVee]

Monstaliner white looks great!

Until the red clay dust hits it.

 

[NCFJ]

Monstaliner white looks great!

For how long? Impossible to really keep clean. I'd go cheap paint job before I'd do the liner. I know you like the liner, so right back with the 50/50 or the lower body line and over the wheel wells.

 

[angerhater]

wet sand the whole thing and spray it with good clear coat...

 

[sleepycruiser]

Hmmm......

Herculiner HCL1B8 Brush-on Bed Liner Kit Amazon.com: Herculiner HCL1B8 Brush-on Bed Liner Kit: Automotive

 

[JToobe]

Hmmm......

Herculiner HCL1B8 Brush-on Bed Liner Kit Amazon.com: Herculiner HCL1B8 Brush-on Bed Liner Kit: Automotive

Eewww....don't do it!

Oh hell, it's your vehicle, do what you want!

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

I went 50/50 on the 4Runner when I had to fix some rust spots and filled in the holes for the trim bits I removed. The paint in general was good and it matched nice. Figure the fenders and lower doors/rockers will get scratched up anyway.

 

[Rice]

Interested to see what you end up with. Have to make the same decision soon.

 

[angerhater]

paint it terra cotta, then all the trail mud will blend in

 

[lumbee1]

Hmmm......

Herculiner HCL1B8 Brush-on Bed Liner Kit Amazon.com: Herculiner HCL1B8 Brush-on Bed Liner Kit: Automotive

Herculiner is BAD stuff. From what I remember, the texture is rough, like cut your skin rough, and it gets chalky after a few years.

 

[lumbee1]

My clear is failing but my paint is good. I am going to get estimates on clear and single stage paint. My parents told me last night that they had their truck repaired and painted by Maaco for $900. I can't wait to see it.

 

[erymer]

There was a guy on Mud that used a tan liner and just loved how it turned out. I'm sure I save a link.......somewhere