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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | ok so i definitely want to prep and prime my truck myself. from there, my dads good friend wh has restored many many cars says as long as i cut in, his buddy nearby can hook me up with the final coat of paint. the bed is off the truck and ive painted the frame from the cab back, and im currently sanding down all of the panels for the bed (bedsides, tubs, front, tailgate, etc). so the next step would be the front half of the truck, but the problem is that im worried if i start sanding, it will all start rusting because its just sitting on the street and i dotn have a garage. now i could try to find a friend somewhat nearby to let me use his garage, but im trying to figure out a way to keep from doing that. ive thought about maybe getting a large, thick plastic drop cloth to cover the truck everyday when im done sanding, but then if moisture got up under there id be afraid of rust starting. and just to clarify, im not looking to sand the whole thing down to metal, however in some parts im sure it will get there like edges and stuff, just looking to get through at least the clear coat. so any ideas i would really appreciate. thanks. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | build a a frame work out of 2x4s and cover with plastic . ron
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 284 | Buy a 10 by 20 portable garage. I painted my cab in mine it came out good. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Even just covering with a car cover you will have problems- when it rains the water will go underneath, then evaporate and get trapped under the cover. Either find a garage or get one of the portable buildings.
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A lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 33 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 33 | Eastwood sells a product called metal prep that keeps bare metal from rusting for ~ 14 days. It comes as a powder that you mix with water and then wash down your part. I've never had a problem with rust after using it.
-Kyle
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | ok well as far as the portable building goes thats out of the question. the 2x4 with plastic sounds alright. and also, im not trying to make this a showroom paintjob, just something thats going to look alright. i can probably get a garage to work in but i think it would be kind of a pain to drive somewhere to work on it, but i mean i guess that just a trade off. anyway, thanks for the advice. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 395 | pat..you can buy metal prep at any parts store that sells paint supplies,,if you see bare metal wipe it with the prep...doc | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 199 | I would pick a few DRY days when I could work on the truck and go at it to get it done as quick as possible. Cover using the 2x4 framework and keep that plastic off the surface of the truck because of water vapor.Wipe areas sanded with prep as you go and as I said get it done as soon as possible and move it inside to a warm dry place.Just my 2 cents worth!!
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 172 | yea if you could scan it and email it to perfectcrime12345678@gmail.com i would appreciate it SO much because i dont know where i can buy that around here. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 | please send to Rusty Rod too... I'll build it INSIDE my garage, so i dont get overspray all over the place!!
thanks
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Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 113 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 113 | robin58,
I'd also like to get a copy of that article. Like Rusty Rod, I'd like to put it up inside my garage to keep it relatively clean.
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Thanks,
Photo | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 154 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 154 | Robin, could i possibly get that article as well?
like the rest of you, i plan on busting out the tractor paint this spring.
w_blind@hotmail.com
thanks a bunch!
.later days.
.sam.
1969 K20 , with a '67 front clip. fleetside. 292, 3x1 offy, headers. sm465 4spd. getting put back together, almost ready for paint. doing it all myself. 19 and lovin' it. "proper" is so over-rated. .later days. .sam.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 154 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 154 | Robin, could i possibly get that article as well?
like the rest of you, i plan on busting out the tractor paint this spring.
w_blind@hotmail.com
thanks a bunch!
.later days.
.sam.
1969 K20 , with a '67 front clip. fleetside. 292, 3x1 offy, headers. sm465 4spd. getting put back together, almost ready for paint. doing it all myself. 19 and lovin' it. "proper" is so over-rated. .later days. .sam.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 166 | December 2006 Auto Restorer has the paint booth built with PVC pipe & plastic sheeting. It also shows how to put in an exhaust fan & filters in it.
Charles | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 113 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 113 | Robin58,
Thanks fro the link, I have it now.
Photo | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 886 | Robin, Thanks for the attachment. I have most of my painting done but I know there's more to come with others. I'll stash the plan
Dan | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,374 |
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Sorry, guys, but since that is a recently copyrighted article I'm going to have to take the link down. I can't stop you from emailing it to each other but please support our hobby magazines and the author by purchasing a legal copy.
Thanks,
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