Jeff:
As long as your painting with the intent to use the vehicle as a daily
driver then i would sit the frame out in the yard, on saw horses and blow
the primer coats on. What you currently lack in painting skills and
knowledge could be acquired in the painting of your own vehicle. The down
side is the acquisition of a decent, (NOT THE BEST) sprayer. You of course
need to have enough output from your compressor. The alternative is to use
a HVLP setup which provides its own air.
I am not by any definition a paint aficionado. But I know to buy good paint
(PPG) and to ask for very specific directions. I chose this route because i
knew i was not going to show my vehicles. To my surprise and glee both
paint jobs came out wonderful. In a separate Email I will send you to Pic's
of vehicles I painted. The learning curve to blow on your truck ANY paint
will be a two fold reward. One you will learn how to apply automotive
paint. Two. You will have a grin on your face all day long. I derived
great satisfaction and about $3000 in savings from doing it myself.
Now I don't mean to say I want to quit my job and blow paint on cars or
trucks for a living but, I am not afraid to do it myself now.
Best of luck and if you want any advice or encouragement drop me a line or
two I am more then willing to help another restorer.
Regards
Craig
----- Original Message -----
From: Nelson, Jeff - DTC <jnelson@paducah.k12.ky.us>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 1999 6:51 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Frame Painting Advice
> Well, I'm finally ready to start the long climb back up in my restoration.
> Everything is removed from the frame, the frame has been pressure washed
> several times, and is now ready to go to the sand blaster. I'd appreciate
> some opinions from the group on my various painting options. Some
background
> first. I intend to restore my truck to near original condition and use it
as
> a daily driver, not a show truck. I have decent mechanical skills, but
have
> never done any painting. As I see it, my options are:
>
> 1) Buy aerosol cans of chassis spray paint from either Hirsch or Eastwood
> and spray the frame myself that way. Does anyone have experience with
either
> of these two products and any comments on their use for my frame?
>
> 2) Find a professional and have him (or her) paint it for me with standard
> PPG or DuPont epoxy paint.
>
> 3) Buy spray paint equipment and the paint and learn to do it myself. If I
> go this route, will I have to build some type of spray booth or can I do
the
> painting outside?
>
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, TIA.
>
> Jeff Nelson
> Paducah, KY
> 1953 3600
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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