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  1. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Sure why not! haha
  2. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    As you can see in the pictures, there was GL writing that showed up, Just sprayed KILZ on it, and its gone! good stuff, everything is painted, top needs to be placed on, and toolbox, and then camo..
  3. mattg2448

    New member not recognized by website

    Welcome from Port Huron!
  4. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Well base coat is almost finished, tomorrow I gotta pack everything up, move to the shop, paint the drivers side toolbox, and cab top, and thats thursday, friday, my paint should be in, so i can start the camo!!! Also, the letters on the door, are wet, im waiting for them to dry, hopefully they...
  5. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Just started priming.. Too bad this isnt the start of the weekend, i could have it painted.. But thats life! Got my paint in, and did the grille, I am loving what i see! Looks awesome!! Ill get pictures tomorrow!
  6. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Unfortunately no, I have had a few setbacks, but I am really hoping to be painting by tomorrow if weather permits.
  7. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Yepp, I thought that half way through the project, but i just wanted it done! Update, everything that needs to be taped, is taped. Bought flat black heat paint, did the stack, heat shield, and pretty much just have the tailgate, mud flaps and windshield to prep/sand, and then wipe it down...
  8. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    I have about 60-70 hours into it. Today is probably going to be a full day of sanding, and i might have a friend come over and start taping it up/hand sand a few spots.
  9. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Yesterday my paint was finally shipped.. Ten days after i ordered it... So back to sanding.. Just going touch up stuff right now, tomorrow i will Tape important parts up, take a rag with thinner and wipe down the truck.. And friday, start shooting paint!!
  10. mattg2448

    5 ton brass build

    Any more progress? This is a very awesome build!
  11. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Well.. Not alot done today, blew the seals out of the harbor freight DA sander.. Had to drive and get a new one.. Just Misc. things done today, mostly hand touch ups.. Paint "should" be here tomorrow.. If all goes well, first coat tomorrow!
  12. mattg2448

    Driveway paint job finished

    Not too bad, looks alright to me!
  13. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Don, I have a grill, i just took it off to get a better way to paint everything, its a tad bit easier that way.. I have to agree with you, i cant wait til i start painting!!! The first time was pretty sketchy, Wasted alot.. First batch it was too much hardener, it got hard before i got it...
  14. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Didnt get much today.. Got home, the DA worked for about 10 minutes and then the trigger locked in high speed! Forgot to put lube in it... So probably some rust.. Went to harbor freight and bought one for 28$.. Came home and got the Front bumper, cab top, top of hood.. About 2 days left then its...
  15. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Got a lot done today, learned how to bondo, sanded left fender, both doors.. Welded a few cracks in the hood up, bondo, ect..
  16. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Oh yea, my dad suggested those crappy face mask, and all the horror stories i heard about this paint.. I wanted to be safe. Just got home from school, now time to pull the truck out, and get sanding.. Im working with MV's here! Homework can WAIT! rofl
  17. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Just curious, whats PPE?
  18. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Don, yes i am, i had some rust on the bed rails and then a big hole on that cab corner, so instead of the paint not matching.. Just do the whole thing... Once i get the base coat on, seats, bows and tarp are getting on, and then CAMO! Me being somewhat of a perfectionist.. Its gonna take a long...
  19. mattg2448

    Sand, prime, paint..

    Well, acouple days ago i decided to clean a bit of rust up, well, i decided **** it.. So i started sanding the whole truck.. Rapco, 383, 2 cases is on the way.. Gotta get it done for Homecoming! hahah
  20. mattg2448

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    I cut a hole in mine!
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