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  1. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Just got done rolling the Home Depot carc substitute in the back of the M1009. I'm happy with it. I put (3) coats on and it looks real good. I also did a test spot using the brown carc substitute from page #1, I'm impressed, it is soo close to a perfect match for the money. Now I have to go...
  2. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    I think it looks alright. I just rolled the back end of my m1009 and used a small roller, I know looks arent important back there. I waiting to spray the rest of the truck due to rain as well.
  3. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Went to the Home Depot to get more paint today:cookoo: I'm beginning to wonder if those people have any.....well....brains. The last time there I had no problem getting the paint. Today, a different story......shoot me now I begged the wife. This guy had no clue what he was doing. I gave...
  4. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Dont know if this helps, when I sprayed the HD paint, it did dry a shade lighter than when I brushed it on a small section. I kinda goofed when I thined it out to spray it, I used what I thought was a small amount of warm water but trust me, a little bit of water goes a long way. Today I'm...
  5. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Hey Doc, the pic of the paint code never posted. The trucks look great! I was gonna go with regular CARC, bit after seeing one of the members who painted his truck with the Home Depot CARC, I was very impressed.
  6. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    Very nice !
  7. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    OK. I thought I had missed something. Thanks! The young fella at the Depot looked at me pretty strange after he mixed the green and black in the sample containers.......He did however work up enough courage and asked " Are you painting your house these colors?" I simply replied: "Yep"rofl...
  8. topgun217

    Exterior Latex/Acrylic House Paints

    After reading this very informative thread, I set out for the Depot today. I came back with two large samples, $2 for each. I am painting my M1009 in 3 color, what is the paint code for the brown/tan.....the brown color code on page 1 appeared to be too dark. If I missed something I'm sorry...
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