thanx for all the input. i'm going to purchase the phosphoric acid tomorrow. i have a paint gun, i think i will buy epoxy primer and shoot it myself. once i am done installing the patch panels in the windshield surround, lower doors, and lower cowell, (i'm new to welding too), i'll shoot it with the primer, and take it in to have the cab painted. the running boards, inner and outer fenders, and hood are all gonna be powder coated. the outside of the cab will be painted to match. i have it completely disassembled and powder coating is cheap and durable. i'm even having all the trim powder coated gloss black, (i've already had the wheels done). at this point, i'm pretty sure i'm gonna do the frame and engine compartment with the POR15. i've learned more in the past 2 months working on this truck than i have in the last 10 years. lotta fun
~m