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lt155ruck · 10-01-2021, 11:55 PM

The day started off alright with a little bit of sun. I thought today would be a great day to get the daughter from school as the insurance runs out pretty soon and its going away for the winter. That GFL Environmental truck had a different idea..... I know it doesn't really look that bad but how in the heck am i going to match the survivor paint.... it was painted 26 years ago. GRRR

Tuff Gong · 10-02-2021, 12:28 AM

Dang. Sorry that happen. Totally sucks all around.

**truckster** · 10-02-2021, 12:35 AM

That is pretty crappy. But you should be able to get that back on the road by spring.

**72gmguy** · 10-02-2021, 07:16 AM

Always hurts to see someones pride and joy take a hit. At least no one got injured. I’m sure there are painters out there that can come close to matching that patina. Heck they do fake patina paint jobs now.

lt155ruck · 10-02-2021, 11:35 AM

Thanks guys, its definately a sour nut punch but i am glad that nobody was hurt. I have an insurance claim and a call out to my painter so we will see...

Blue GMC · 10-02-2021, 02:30 PM

Should be easier to match with white I would think the hard part will be replacing that grill with OEM in the same condition. Glad to see everyone was ok just be careful with the insurance company and even if it’s your company writing the check they are not always looking out for a correct fix don’t ask me how I know that

hemi43 · 10-03-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue GMC

Should be easier to match with white I would think the hard part will be replacing that grill with OEM in the same condition. Glad to see everyone was ok just be careful with the insurance company and even if it’s your company writing the check they are not always looking out for a correct fix don’t ask me how I know that

White is the most difficult paint to match.
Depending on the amount of damage, OP might be lucky and be able to blow-in just on the fender. If not, the door will need to be used for the blow-in.

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-06-2021, 12:46 PM

Sorry brother, I would be sick as a dog......
Good luck with everything,

**70cst** · 10-08-2021, 07:27 PM

Thats a bummer ...

lt155ruck · 10-08-2021, 10:48 PM

Thanks. Yeah I still go into the garage and feel sick. I had my painter come up to the house to have a look. He said it would probably be a blend through the door and the hood. I know he's good at what he does, he painted my 55. Now I'm fighting with the insurance company on what parts they want to use...

**raggedjim** · 10-09-2021, 10:52 AM

I had a similar thing happen with my Blazer about 5 years ago. Most collision shops would not even quote it but I got lucky and found a guy who said he could do, and he did.

Good luck, Rg

10-01-2021, 11:55 PM	#1
lt155ruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria,B.C. Canada Posts: 175	Well that was a Crappy day The day started off alright with a little bit of sun. I thought today would be a great day to get the daughter from school as the insurance runs out pretty soon and its going away for the winter. That GFL Environmental truck had a different idea..... I know it doesn't really look that bad but how in the heck am i going to match the survivor paint.... it was painted 26 years ago. GRRR Attached Images

10-02-2021, 12:28 AM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Dang. Sorry that happen. Totally sucks all around.

10-02-2021, 12:35 AM	#3
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: Well that was a Crappy day That is pretty crappy. But you should be able to get that back on the road by spring. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-02-2021, 07:16 AM	#4
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Always hurts to see someones pride and joy take a hit. At least no one got injured. I’m sure there are painters out there that can come close to matching that patina. Heck they do fake patina paint jobs now. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

10-02-2021, 11:35 AM	#5
lt155ruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria,B.C. Canada Posts: 175	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Thanks guys, its definately a sour nut punch but i am glad that nobody was hurt. I have an insurance claim and a call out to my painter so we will see...

10-02-2021, 02:30 PM	#6
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Should be easier to match with white I would think the hard part will be replacing that grill with OEM in the same condition. Glad to see everyone was ok just be careful with the insurance company and even if it’s your company writing the check they are not always looking out for a correct fix don’t ask me how I know that

10-06-2021, 12:46 PM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Sorry brother, I would be sick as a dog...... Good luck with everything, __________________ Things happen for a reason!

10-08-2021, 07:27 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Thats a bummer ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-08-2021, 10:48 PM	#10
lt155ruck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Victoria,B.C. Canada Posts: 175	Re: Well that was a Crappy day Thanks. Yeah I still go into the garage and feel sick. I had my painter come up to the house to have a look. He said it would probably be a blend through the door and the hood. I know he's good at what he does, he painted my 55. Now I'm fighting with the insurance company on what parts they want to use...

10-09-2021, 10:52 AM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,484	Re: Well that was a Crappy day I had a similar thing happen with my Blazer about 5 years ago. Most collision shops would not even quote it but I got lucky and found a guy who said he could do, and he did. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743



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