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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:02 AM
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Honestly I wish I hadn't started this project, especially with a new baby here.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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I like to set my gun 28 or 29 psi with the trigger pulled and I use way more reducer than they specify it lays smoother for me
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Honestly I wish I hadn't started this project, especially with a new baby here.
My wife would be pissed at me for working out in the garage on my truck.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:44 PM
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Primer/surfacer is on. I got a little carried away on the second coat and ran it a little bit. Should clean up ok when I block it tomorrow.

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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackGMC
My wife would be pissed at me for working out in the garage on my truck.
Jody has been awesome, I'm trying to find a good balance between spending time inside and getting some work done.
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Old Oct 16, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Honestly I wish I hadn't started this project, especially with a new baby here.
Hahahaha I felt the same way when I painted my S10 but it was worth it once finished. About to start my Silverado and will prob be saying the same thing half way thru
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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I took the "wet paint" look to a whole new level. Whoops.

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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Looks like you got a couple of runs.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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I hate it when I get the runs.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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woops. why not start with the tailgate to get a technique down then move onto your tougher parts?
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