Painting Combat jumps M1028

[Cucvnut]

SO I met Kurt at his house and we went over to a paint shop he had rented for the day to paint the truck. First we finished sanding the primer and then wiped the truck down with paint thinner and moved the truck to the booth. Then we masked off the windows and tires and got to painting.
The gun seemed to be having Issues and we could not Figure it out. It was spraying low and not painting right. Half way threw the painting the truck the paint gun adapter flew apart. The adapter was put back together and viola no more paint gun issues it was spraying well. We finished off the painting and wow it looked great! we used the Tan Glipsie paint set to 4 to 1. Here are a few pictures Im sure Kurt will chime in.

Kurts M1028 is the small one my M1008 is the big one.

 

[67_C-30]

Great job! It looks great!

 

[kvitt]

looks good, how long and how much paint?

 

[Djfreema]

I like the tan one! They both look great!

 

[Craig C]

You guys are hired. That looks great. Know anyone who does good body work in the area. My M1008 needs some work where the DRMO folks picked it up with a forklift and the M1009 needs a whole rear passenger side quarter panel.

 

[Cucvnut]

looks good, how long and how much paint?

We started about 9 AM and finished about 4 30. We used a gallon and a quarter of paint. we also painted the Bed parts for the M1028 shelter carrier hold downs.

 

[Cucvnut]

You guys are hired. That looks great. Know anyone who does good body work in the area. My M1008 needs some work where the DRMO folks picked it up with a forklift and the M1009 needs a whole rear passenger side quarter panel.

Craig are you looking in SJ or Paso Robles ? My M1008 has the dents also in the side I left mine in.

 

[combat jump]

Yep, Cucvfreek and I worked all day on this truck, and my tired body is feeling it now, haha! We got to the paint shop at 0900, and rolled out around 1600. Done! I had shot the truck with good old Rustoleum (one gallon) over a week ago in the driveway. Probably not such good idea in California. So, I rented the spray booth for the top coat. I am glad not to be driving a primer colored M1028 anymore ! Really, though, the Rapco 686 looks great, and Cucvfreek was a huge help - sanding, degreasing, masking, and shooting - so a big thank you to you, Matt!

I had 2 gallons of paint, but only used one (and about a pint from the second gallon). Cut it with xylene, 4:1. As Matt mentioned, the paint went on poorly at first. The problem was a leaky fitting at the gun that vented air disturbing the paint spray. The fitting finally separated with a bang. After the fix, the problem was gone, and paint went down like magic.

Tomorrow I'll spray bumper numbers. Have not yet decided from which Army unit I was assigned. I'll also install a Solargizer.

So this truck is really shaping up. New diff gears, (3.73) and now new paint!

 

[Cucvnut]

Does the wife like it ? I still cant find you on FB!

 

[combat jump]

Does the wife like it ? I still cant find you on FB!

She says: "Yes, I think it looks great!... and I'm looking forward to the military stencils!"

Nice!

 

[Cucvnut]

I really want to paint my truck now!

 

[dragon1124]

looks great I should repaint mine since i decided not to sell it as it's faded. According to the door it was last carc painted in 02

 

[combat jump]

Added some bumper stencils, and a solargizer today.

 

[combatmech]

Very cool.....Good job fellas!!

 

[Midnight Rider]

Nice paint job.

 

[combat jump]

Final painting pictures. Bumper numbers and a license plate. First time this truck has ever had one. Also stenciled TP50 above the tires, and DIESEL on the fuel door. Overall, a fun project, but lots of time required.

Next project is to mount a 5 gallon jerry can inside the bed, securely. I have the base and locking metal strap.

 

[Cucvnut]

when you do that let me know I want to do it also to my truck! i have the cans and the base and the strap also.

 

[Craig C]

Looks great.

 

[popacom]

And people don't understand why we like these trucks........REALLY!!!!!.....Whats not to like?


popacom / BILL in KY.

 

[oddave715]

Looks great! That was a full days work. What did they charge you to use the paint booth? I never thought of that, good idea.