1977 Chevy C10 known as SharkBite

[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by cyclefreak207

The Rotti!

But my RPO's show the truck was originally 29U Midnight Blue...

so it won't be my rotti if I decide to go back with factory color...

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

My truck had the factory color 29U Midnight blue too... I went with the Kirker Black Diamond line - Bright Cobalt Blue Metallic... it's close in color, I hope it turns out looking good when sprayed...

I obviously look freaking intrested so showing your build page would be great! Lol jk my friends, but really some progress other than talking

[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

I obviously look freaking intrested so showing your build page would be great! Lol jk my friends, but really some progress other than talking

my build page is in my sig... plenty going on...

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

I obviously look freaking intrested so showing your build page would be great! Lol jk my friends, but really some progress other than talking

Well being that I just bought my car plus my weekends have been pretty jammed packed with stuff that's why my truck hasn't really been touched. I'm going to try to get some done this weekend maybe some week work just depends on what's going on.

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

my build page is in my sig... plenty going on...

This man right here has done some awesome work!!

[chevybuilder18]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

my build page is in my sig... plenty going on...

sorry if i sounded like i was biting your heads off.. haha

[77ChevySharkBite]

Well fellas its coming on slowly I'm doing sanding on the rest of the can and boy let me tell you, some if it is tricky I can't promise I'll have all of it done today but I'm working my tail off to try and get half of it done. So look for some pictures later tonight guy!!

Gotta get back to sanding just wanted to give y'all a little update letting y'all know I am working on the truck
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[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Well fellas its coming on slowly I'm doing sanding on the rest of the can and boy let me tell you, some if it is tricky I can't promise I'll have all of it done today but I'm working my tail off to try and get half of it done. So look for some pictures later tonight guy!!

Gotta get back to sanding just wanted to give y'all a little update letting y'all know I am working on the truck
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sanding sucks... what kind of sanding are you doing? blocking for final prime, or wet sanding etc. for paint prep?

[77ChevySharkBite]

I'm just doing the basic sanding it down and throwing primer on it, I'd have to do some research to do wet sanding and all that.
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[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

I'm just doing the basic sanding it down and throwing primer on it, I'd have to do some research to do wet sanding and all that.
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how are you sanding? with a sanding block or just with your hand? I assume you are sanding old paint to get ready to prime it? let's see pics

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

how are you sanding? with a sanding block or just with your hand? I assume you are sanding old paint to get ready to prime it? let's see pics

I already did some before hand sanding not too fond of it, I'm using an electric sander and correct I'm just taking off the old paint and putting primer. Here's your pics my good man

I got a late start today but I've pretty much worked at it non-stop its hot in Houston so when I take breaks it's to drink some water then right back at it




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[naphtali5725]

looking good, what grit sandpaper are you using?

[77ChevySharkBite]

Thanks man I appreciate it!

Believe it or not I'm only using 100 grit, it's taking longer to get through the paint but it's coming over baby bottom smooth!
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[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Thanks man I appreciate it!

Believe it or not I'm only using 100 grit, it's taking longer to get through the paint but it's coming over baby bottom smooth!
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yeah, do 40 to knock it down fast, or at least 80, then prime. then sand with 100 and another coat of primer. then start block sanding it, won't take too long, just tedious work.

what kind of paint product brand are you using?

you're getting there keep up the good work

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

yeah, do 40 to knock it down fast, or at least 80, then prime. then sand with 100 and another coat of primer. then start block sanding it, won't take too long, just tedious work.

what kind of paint product brand are you using?

you're getting there keep up the good work

Thanks man!! I'm going to have to get some during the week! And yeah I hear you there man, seems what should be fast takes hours! I remember when I did my fenders I think it took me 8-10 hours to do both of them.

I'm using rustoleum self etching primer in a spray can.

Thanks man I appreciate the kind words God knows its hard
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Well fellas I accomplished what I want, I wanted to get half done and well I did I understand I don't have the middle part but it will be done. So here's the pictures guys tell me what you think.







It's officially half way primed just a little more to be finished!
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[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

Well fellas I accomplished what I want, I wanted to get half done and well I did I understand I don't have the middle part but it will be done. So here's the pictures guys tell me what you think.







It's officially half way primed just a little more to be finished!
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Man your doing good being that it's over 100° today! I've been needing to cut grass but it's been sooo hot.
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[naphtali5725]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Man your doing good being that it's over 100° today! I've been needing to cut grass but it's been sooo hot.
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X2... lookin good

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Man your doing good being that it's over 100° today! I've been needing to cut grass but it's been sooo hot.
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Thanks man!! Yeah I knew it was hot but just now I checked the weather it says it's 106!! So you can imagine what it feels like being in a garage more like 110, I'm just glad to be done for the day I'm not sure how much longer I could of taken.

Yeah that's the downfall to our lovely Texas weather when it's hot, it's a vicious hot! I don't blame ya for not having cut your grass it really is too hot.
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by naphtali5725

X2... lookin good

Thanks man! glad to be out of the heat now
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[Claytona08]

Well I got a little work done. Cut the grass, wash my wife's truck and took some trim off my truck getting it ready for paint.
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[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by Claytona08

Well I got a little work done. Cut the grass, wash my wife's truck and took some trim off my truck getting it ready for paint.
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Nice nice!! Glad you got some done I'm anxious to see yours go to paint I still have a looooooong way to go before then
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[chevybuilder18]

Nice!! taking notes! ive never sanded and painted a vehicle before... so im pretty much learning

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by chevybuilder18

Nice!! taking notes! ive never sanded and painted a vehicle before... so im pretty much learning

It's pretty simple once you get the hang of it, biggest advice I can give uou is that once your at the bare metal don't keep sanding it, and make sure to go in 1 motion so it will be smooth
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[rs74]

Hey, glad to see you got some work done on it. What are your plans after it is all in primer? Are you going to turn around and paint it or just leave it in primer for awhile. Good progress. Keep it up!

[77ChevySharkBite]

Originally Posted by rs74

Hey, glad to see you got some work done on it. What are your plans after it is all in primer? Are you going to turn around and paint it or just leave it in primer for awhile. Good progress. Keep it up!

Thank you for the kind words man!

I'm probably going to keep it primer for a while but I'm thinking of maybe going out and getting a black primer to throw over it just to give it another coat of primer. I haven't fully decided yet though.
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[rs74]

I am not exactly 100% sure on this but I thought I was told that primer will take on moisture if left on by itself. You might want to look into putting on a sealer over it until you paint it. Then all you have to do is scuff and shoot I believe. Just food for thought. That is if you didn't already know that.

My computer has not been giving me any update status on some threads so I am trying to catch up.