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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Recently painted them. A cruise in tonight so cleaned her up. Perfect photo op for this pic *****





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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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looks real good!! now you just need the top and bottom bumper valance to paint!!
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Love those 2 tones!!!
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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looks real nice
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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what was your process/products used? I plan on doing this at some point
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Much better
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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They came out great, looks real good!
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Thanks everyone. I think they turned out great.

Originally Posted by ap2002
looks real good!! now you just need the top and bottom bumper valance to paint!!
Yep on the list, along with the hood, and running the bottom color across the rear of the tailgate. Toying with the idea of bottom color ghost SS style stripes on the hood.

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what was your process/products used? I plan on doing this at some point
Basic process can be found in this thread.

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=418859

Rattle can paint, primer and clear bought here
http://www.automotivetouchup.com/index.htm
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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That was all done with a rattle can, NICE, was it easy to apply the paint, did the metallic spray pretty much even?

Also thanks for posting that website, makes my job very easy for when i decide to color match the grille.

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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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That was all done with a rattle can, NICE, was it easy to apply the paint, did the metallic spray pretty much even?

Also thanks for posting that website, makes my job very easy for when i decide to color match the grille.

Dustin
Until recently I have never painted anything if that says anything. The grand total of my painting experience are my handles and now the mirrors. The rattle cans come with a special cap and sprays nicely. The metallic is perfectly distributed. I highly recommend them cause it worked for me. The real work was in the buffing.
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