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TexasJeff · 05-22-2008, 07:51 PM

looks great rooster!!!!!!! truely amazing what paint can do for sure

Rooster's82 · 05-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Like I said once i get it all but together i will take a bunch of pictures. Once i do that I am going to start a new thread with pictures that take the project from start to fin...er closer to finish. (i don't think i will ever reach the finish line...I think you all understand that)

So keep your eyes peeled...

spudz · 05-23-2008, 03:01 AM

You can REALLY make an econo paint job look great if you cut and buff it yourself.. Just wait about a month..

mhicks · 05-23-2008, 03:21 AM

I was told by the paint shop that if you buff it yoursaelf it would cut the price in half. Buffing actually takes longer than painting so it will make it much cheaper.

C10 the GEM · 05-23-2008, 04:36 AM

How much did a paint job like that cost or did you spray her yourself?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-23-2008, 04:58 AM

was it a regular shop or did you go like the maaco route?
i was told to go to nationwide auto paint with mine

Rooster's82 · 05-23-2008, 03:36 PM

I got it at Econo Paint in Largo FL...i think it is a franchise place...couldn't really tell. One of my friends said that a good painter worked there...if i didn't need any body work they would do a good job. I also tried to make it as easy as possible for them to paint it...i removed everything except the rear bumper.

Yeah, I'm planning on cutting and buffing it in about a month...there are a couple runs behind the rear bumper...they had a hard time getting behind it.

It truly is amazing what a coat of paint does to a truck. I got it all put back together last night, and repainted the grille, hit my bow tie with some red paint while i was at it.

It still needs a wash, there is some road construction near my work and it rained the other day so there are rain spots all over it right now. Which brings up a good question...how long should i wait to wash it?

Rooster's82 · 05-23-2008, 04:20 PM

Re-assembled

Crush · 05-23-2008, 04:35 PM

looks great...and seems to be a helluva paint job for what you got into it!

babyJay · 05-23-2008, 06:20 PM

looks great!

05-22-2008, 07:51 PM	#26
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Finally getting paint! looks great rooster!!!!!!! truely amazing what paint can do for sure __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

05-22-2008, 07:52 PM	#27
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Like I said once i get it all but together i will take a bunch of pictures. Once i do that I am going to start a new thread with pictures that take the project from start to fin...er closer to finish. (i don't think i will ever reach the finish line...I think you all understand that) So keep your eyes peeled... __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-23-2008, 03:01 AM	#28
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Finally getting paint! You can REALLY make an econo paint job look great if you cut and buff it yourself.. Just wait about a month.. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

05-23-2008, 03:21 AM	#29
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Finally getting paint! I was told by the paint shop that if you buff it yoursaelf it would cut the price in half. Buffing actually takes longer than painting so it will make it much cheaper.

05-23-2008, 04:36 AM	#30
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Finally getting paint! How much did a paint job like that cost or did you spray her yourself?

05-23-2008, 04:58 AM	#31
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Finally getting paint! was it a regular shop or did you go like the maaco route? i was told to go to nationwide auto paint with mine __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-23-2008, 03:36 PM	#32
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! I got it at Econo Paint in Largo FL...i think it is a franchise place...couldn't really tell. One of my friends said that a good painter worked there...if i didn't need any body work they would do a good job. I also tried to make it as easy as possible for them to paint it...i removed everything except the rear bumper. Yeah, I'm planning on cutting and buffing it in about a month...there are a couple runs behind the rear bumper...they had a hard time getting behind it. It truly is amazing what a coat of paint does to a truck. I got it all put back together last night, and repainted the grille, hit my bow tie with some red paint while i was at it. It still needs a wash, there is some road construction near my work and it rained the other day so there are rain spots all over it right now. Which brings up a good question...how long should i wait to wash it? __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-23-2008, 04:20 PM	#33
Rooster's82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 271	Re: Finally getting paint! Re-assembled Attached Images __________________ JG If you can't find it at the junk yard you don't need it.

05-23-2008, 04:35 PM	#34
Crush Active Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 307	Re: Finally getting paint! looks great...and seems to be a helluva paint job for what you got into it! __________________ D.M.C -FF-

05-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#35
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Finally getting paint! looks great! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

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