Curt 14082

[Flea]

Well, my wife informed me on the phone that my hitch has finally arrived (of course, when I'm out of town for work ). I ordered the Curt 14082 like many others have on here, but I had a question and wanted a few opinions...

I know it's a black powdercoat on the hitch, and that it's somewhat glossy. I'm worried it'll stick out like a sore thumb under the deuce with everything else in flat. What is the best way to go about trying to paint over the powdercoat? I was thinking just rough up the surface some with sandpaper, then primer and paint, but I wanted an opinion on here before I do anything.

Also, I'm torn between flat black and green like the rest of the truck.

I'll post pictures once I get it installed this weekend.

 

[wsucougarx]

green

 

[russ81]

Yea, I would hate to have a gloss black hitch on the back that truck.
I would really clash with the WHITE, RED, AND YELLOW !!!

 

[Flea]

Got it on tonight... holy CRAP what an ordeal. I snapped one drill bit, and the one I bought to replace it wouldn't bite with a pilot hole... NEVER had that one happen before.

Then, the way I had it held up shifted, so I drilled one hole off the mark without realizing it. Luckily, it was off enough for me to readjust the hitch, then redrill the proper holes without any problems.

Pics to come tomorrow afternoon; I've got a headache and 8 hours of traffic school tomorrow... for 7 over the limit.