That is what I thought. This is all technique. My experience with painting in the past was much simpler stuff, equipment and a few small cars.

I found it difficult to stay ahead of the dry edges not due to speed but the complexity of the body lines on these trucks. For instance there is a dry spot on the side of the hood where over spray from the fender did not melt in.

If I painted it 10 more times I might get it down but then my gas mileage would go down due to the paint drag.

I will likely sand smooth and apply 1 or 2 more coats. I only used about 70 ounces of paint for 2 coats on the cab. I might have been a little stingy.

The orange peel I have is extremely slight. I could comb my hair (if I had any) in the reflection on the truck.


1953 3/4-Ton Chevy

In the Stovebolt Gallery
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If it can be built ... It can be fixed.

RB53