Paint Job Done

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by JW 54, Apr 28, 2015.

  1. JW 54

    JW 54 Member

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    Finished the paint this past weekend. Wow, now I know why it is so expensive to get a professional paint job. I took my truck apart, stripped it down to bare metal did the body work, primed and painted. Wet sanding between coats. Base coat clear coat wet sanded and buffed. I'll try to post some pictures.

    JW
     

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  2. JW 54

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    I pad only let me post 1 picture.
     

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  3. JW 54

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    One more. Stripped hood.
     

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  4. Lakeroadster

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    Looks awesome JW. Love the color, love the truck. Congrat's on a job well done.

    John
     
  5. ccharr

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    That really looks great, thanks for posting the photos.
     
  6. 50 Chevy LS3

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    Very Nice...

    Great looking original truck. Original bedsides, simple blackwall radial tires, trim rings, very cool. I like the color, too.
     
  7. RidesWithYah

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    Beautiful!

    How long did it take?
    Got any before pictures for comparison?

    Very nice, and thanks for the pictures.

    :)
     
  8. JW 54

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    Thanks guys. It took about six months. Here's a before picture.
     

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    Bed before.
     

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  10. JW 54

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    And now. Sorry for all the posts. Damn I pad.
     

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  11. Zig

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    Trust me, we love pictures so post away! That looks like an absolutely fantastic job! Time well spent, and I'm sure the feeling of doing it all yourself is pretty awesome! ;)
     
  12. vwnate1

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    New Paint !

    Boy howdy that rig looks sweet .

    Having done a few re sprays over the years , I know how much time , labor and blood you put into it .
     
  13. Bill Hanlon

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    Now you can drive by Ken's house and dare him to get his out.
     

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  14. Ricos54

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    Very nice, must be a good feeling. I've been trying to get mine ready for paint, but been running into little problems here and there. Can't wait to be where you are so I can get over this hump. So great job:cool:
     
  15. Bilbo

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    Very nice, Neighbor! I know how much work you put into it, and it shows as well! Bed turned out really nice as well.
     
  16. Corey

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    Awesome looking truck! I shared it on our company facebook page for truck Tuesday. Keep up the good work!
     
  17. denisf

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    looking good!

    Nice work, I want to do that some day to my ride. Denis
     

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