The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Paint and Body Shop How do you paint the bed side curl

I was priming the bedside and could not get the paint far enough into where the bed side curl meets the bed side. When I looked it over after it dried, I could see there was maybe 1/4 inch along the length of the side where I couldn't get the paint. Just can't get the correct angle with the spray gun. I brushed it in. I'm not concerned about that because this is the primer. But if there is a better way, I would like to find it before the color coat. Again, your wisdom is appreciated.

Dennis

you might just brush that are first and then let the spray cover what it can... Or get a wand with a multi directional tip?

I haven't seen a wand to use with the spray gun. I did get one with a spray can product from Eastwood that I have used successfully in getting into hard to get at places in the cab. But that wouldn't adapt to a spray gun. How did you spray this area on your truck?

Dennis

I'm curious to see some suggestions as well because I have the same problem. I primed my bed two months ago and thought I got that area covered till I set the bed upright to put it away for the winter. Boy was I wrong. When weather allows I will spray the bed sitting upright and see it that works.

Jeremy
1947 1st series

Dennis, I personally shoot the area with the Eastwood product you speak of. I like it as it's 'self healing'.
A small wire brush in an extension can snake from both ends to clean it up prior to the Coating.
Then as to the spray shadow you're referring to...
I suggest you start with the bed upside down on saw horses so you can shoot down instead of up.
Second have a strip of cardboard or thin ply cut to easily lay in the corner at a 45* angle to act as a wind dam diverting the 'shadow' further into the roll.

I get those difficult areas covered and dry on a 'set up' day then flip the bed and am good to go for 'paint day'.

Just looked at my 85'bed same curve as the 54' .... the factory didn't do a v. good job .

I'll give that a try CASO. How did you get the Eastwood product into the curl? Did you just flip the bed then go along the length from the outside and let it run into the curl or maybe use a longer flexible tube?

Interesting wanderer1955. I'm guessing they have a better priming method though than way back when.

Dennis

On mine the curl isn't completely closed so I can slide the hose and nozzle along the 'slit' that runs between pockets.
Again, much easier upside down.

And as you say, the factory didn't fret to much about it.
Remember... the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu was designed to have rust as it's finish coat!

I primed mine using a string tied to a sock soaked in primer and pulled it thru a couple of times. Used a piece of PVC to assist. Upside down works better as stated above.. Haven't painted as of yet but thinking I'll do the same with paint then wet sand with fingers as far as I can reach and spray. Like the idea of standing up and spraying down as stated above. Have fun and good luck
Dan

Hey Dan, that's a good idea too. Let us know how the color coat goes. And yes, having a good time. I'm almost finished with the primer then on to the body filler.

Dennis

Turn the fan adjustment on your gun all the way in, use the rifel pattern.

I'll give that a try when I spray the high build primer. Thanks.

Dennis

I gave the bed cross braces a shot of primer today. Adjusting the fan to the rifel pattern worked great! I never thought about it much. I would just leave it at max fan. Thanks JeffL

Dennis