Pappy's Ace Paint Job

[pappy]

I need to thank folks for the help with this project. I've never painted before, and there was quite the learning curve. It also shows, but I think when I get to the tub I'll have things down.

Details:

• 1969 FJ40
• The bits were sand blasted before painting.
• I used a mix of 8:2:1 of Ace paint:Lacquer thinner:5106 Hardener.
• Paint was sprayed with a Finish Line 3 gun (borrowed) using a 1.3 nozzle at first, but then a 1.5 nozzle.
• Custom color.

Issues:

• The 1.3 nozzle wasn't enough.
• First tried Mineral Spirits to thin the paint. Didn't dissolve the hardener.
• I had a hard time working the gun. I just don't get it.
• My goof-balls required a lot of sanding, mostly with 400.

The truck was dissembled for the purpose of making some changes, fixing rust, and getting the truck cleaned up. It was originally capri blue (T310), and rattle-canned black by a PO. I have painted some of the loose bits including the hood, aprons, bib, fenders, kick vents, and the tailgates. As soon as I have $$ I'll get the doors and windshield frame sand blasted. Then I'll take in the tub.

Now some pics.

What I started with:

My very special engine:

The hood:

Aprons:

Front end:

 

[SAS]

Looks very good, keep it up. What were the components of your custom color...looks like what I want to do with my FJ60

 

[pappy]

B-20.5
C-31
R-13.5
QT. Ruststop Deeptone Base.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Are those Cat Eyes?

And the EFI badge on the grill looks wicked awesome.

Nicely done!

Dan

 

[pappy]

Are those Cat Eyes?

And the EFI badge on the grill looks wicked awesome.

Nicely done!

Dan

Thanks Dan. Ya, that EFI badge was one of my better ideas. Stole the idea from you diesel boys. Thanks for the spray gun, BTW.

Lights are from Roundeyes.

 

[ManBearPig]

Nice job!

Where can I get some of that hardener? I've let this Ace paint cure for several months and it gets damaged really easy. Also the paint has little shine to it. Did you clear coat or does the hardener make the paint shiny?

 

[pappy]

My paint is still "soft" with the hardener. The only place I could find it was in AZ, and they were very proud of their shipping. AZ Autobody Supply.

 

[mmw68]

My very special engine:

Very special engine.... That's a understatement. It looking great!!! What are you doing inside the truck? Line-x or something??

-Mark

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Very special engine.... That's a understatement. It looking great!!! What are you doing inside the truck? Line-x or something??

-Mark

The engine does look AMAZING. You should see the wiring on it. Absolutely amazing. I can't wait to see the tub get paint.

Dan