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krazy_texan · 07-27-2003, 11:11 PM

i was wondering if anybody has ever done a whole vehicle of any kind with rattle cans, i have seen somebody it to a mid 70s el camino and it turned out pretty decent, and i have thought about doing it simply because i dont want to pay somebody to paint a truck that is going to get scratched up and possible dented when i can do it myself, and i dont have an air compressor so it was just a thought, let me hear yours.

Blue_71 · 07-27-2003, 11:24 PM

TSC international red and gloss white spray can

1971 Cheyenne · 07-27-2003, 11:44 PM

Go for it! You can even keep a can of paint behind the seat for "touchups"

Longhorn Man · 07-27-2003, 11:46 PM

It can be done, and even look decent (as in a 10 footer). Just stay away from black, silver, anything with metal flake, and darker shades of blue.

krazy_texan · 07-27-2003, 11:50 PM

i am going with orange and white.

Blue_71 · 07-28-2003, 12:05 AM

ill second what andy said, ive tried about everyone of em and it just dont go

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2003, 12:18 AM

<---been there, done that.

Let the paint dry for a month or so before trying to wax it, after that, keep it waxed.

Blue_71 · 07-28-2003, 12:21 AM

and my trucks just a 4 footer thank you very much!!!

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2003, 12:26 AM

LOL, that's only becouse it is dark in your barn!

70blazer · 07-28-2003, 12:42 AM

I've mastered the art of the rattle can. I have painted about 5 of our trucks and a couple other vehicles that way. If you put about 3 coats on and do a light wet sand, then your final coat it will gloss right up. Here is the last one I did this last spring.

lukecp · 07-28-2003, 01:00 AM

I helped a friend rattle-can his truck. We used Dupli-Color paint and it turned out OK. He didn't want to sand down the surface rust, so we just painted over it and it dosen't look that great. On the rust-free places, it looks pretty good. It just wont last anywhere near as long as a real paint job.

If you wanted to spend a little more money, it wouldn't be a bad idea to rent or borrow a air compressor and a cheap spray gun. Go to a autobody store and get some cheap paint and spray your truck with that. It would look much better than rattle-canning it, but proably cost a bit more. Or you could give it one of those $300 Maaco paint jobs and it would look OK....

Remeber, surface prep and good masking makes the job. Scrub the truck squeaky clean, go down to the carwash and spend $5 and half an hour getting it clean, let it dry fully, and then paint. Do a very good job making around everything too. Overspray on your windows, trim, grille, or taillights will make it look pretty sh!tty, but if you take your time even a rattle can job will look pretty good

krazy_texan · 07-28-2003, 01:12 AM

oh yeah, i forgot to ask how many cans am i looking at using

JayDubBlazer · 07-28-2003, 05:20 AM

I only needed about six cans to paint my first blazer. Two cans of green, two cans of black, and two cans of brown. Ha ha

07-27-2003, 11:11 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	paint question i was wondering if anybody has ever done a whole vehicle of any kind with rattle cans, i have seen somebody it to a mid 70s el camino and it turned out pretty decent, and i have thought about doing it simply because i dont want to pay somebody to paint a truck that is going to get scratched up and possible dented when i can do it myself, and i dont have an air compressor so it was just a thought, let me hear yours. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-27-2003, 11:44 PM	#3
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Go for it! You can even keep a can of paint behind the seat for "touchups" __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

07-27-2003, 11:50 PM	#5
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i am going with orange and white. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-28-2003, 12:42 AM	#10
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	I've mastered the art of the rattle can. I have painted about 5 of our trucks and a couple other vehicles that way. If you put about 3 coats on and do a light wet sand, then your final coat it will gloss right up. Here is the last one I did this last spring. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

07-28-2003, 01:00 AM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I helped a friend rattle-can his truck. We used Dupli-Color paint and it turned out OK. He didn't want to sand down the surface rust, so we just painted over it and it dosen't look that great. On the rust-free places, it looks pretty good. It just wont last anywhere near as long as a real paint job. If you wanted to spend a little more money, it wouldn't be a bad idea to rent or borrow a air compressor and a cheap spray gun. Go to a autobody store and get some cheap paint and spray your truck with that. It would look much better than rattle-canning it, but proably cost a bit more. Or you could give it one of those $300 Maaco paint jobs and it would look OK.... Remeber, surface prep and good masking makes the job. Scrub the truck squeaky clean, go down to the carwash and spend $5 and half an hour getting it clean, let it dry fully, and then paint. Do a very good job making around everything too. Overspray on your windows, trim, grille, or taillights will make it look pretty sh!tty, but if you take your time even a rattle can job will look pretty good __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-27-2003, 11:46 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	It can be done, and even look decent (as in a 10 footer). Just stay away from black, silver, anything with metal flake, and darker shades of blue.

07-28-2003, 12:18 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	<---been there, done that. Let the paint dry for a month or so before trying to wax it, after that, keep it waxed.

07-28-2003, 12:26 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	LOL, that's only becouse it is dark in your barn!

07-28-2003, 01:12 AM	#12
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	oh yeah, i forgot to ask how many cans am i looking at using __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-28-2003, 05:20 AM	#13
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	I only needed about six cans to paint my first blazer. Two cans of green, two cans of black, and two cans of brown. Ha ha __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT



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