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Albani (formely redbird)
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Cheap paint job Jun 11, 2011 21:09:30 GMT -5

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Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 11, 2011 21:09:30 GMT -5

OK, so I have no pictures to prove it, but I just laid down some paint and totally amazed myself.

First - was aerosal can (flat black, you'all saw it).
Second - was 2 coats of Krylon acrylic latex enamel indoor/outdoor paint satin black,
that cost $8 a quart at WalMart and I brushed it on.
Third - was trying to cover the mess with aerosal satin black.

It all still looked like crap, and I realized it would have to be sprayed with a gun.

Being the cheap bastard that I am, I went to Harbor Freight and purchased an electric paint spray gun for $18.

Like I said, the results are amazing. I'll post up pics when I'm done (only have bumper, hood, driver fender done).

Sorry for jumping the gun and posting before finishing, but I couldn't contain myself.

Albani (formely redbird) Tru CAR Clubber Car Crazy Canadian Posts: 501	Cheap paint job Jun 12, 2011 23:28:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 12, 2011 23:28:15 GMT -5 Got her done...

65stang Senior Member Posts: 3,356	Cheap paint job Jun 13, 2011 3:14:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 65stang on Jun 13, 2011 3:14:08 GMT -5 That is a tremendous improvement, if I ever saw one.

96pushrodford Tru CAR Clubber Posts: 1,306	Cheap paint job Jun 14, 2011 10:25:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 96pushrodford on Jun 14, 2011 10:25:04 GMT -5 Rokken !!!!!
	96 F-150 L.C. (302) 4R70W 3.55 www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?albumid=20565 Gen1 Lightning restoration and preservation. If I had more room, and more money I'd buy, restore and collect them all.

EP429 Jet Fuel Member Posts: 219	Cheap paint job Jun 14, 2011 15:22:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by EP429 on Jun 14, 2011 15:22:13 GMT -5 I might have to get me a beater and have you shoot some semi-gloss black on there. Looks awesome!
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Cheap paint job Jun 14, 2011 18:01:56 GMT -5

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Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 14, 2011 18:01:56 GMT -5

Thanks for the compliments guys. I am very happy with the way it turned out. That being said, it is only a 20 footer. I have no patience for body work, so I did none, other than a light sanding everywhere. Pinstipes, decals, dealership sticker are still on, didn't fix any dents, dings, or rust holes. My goal was to make her look better for little money too better sell her. I think I reached my goal (paint and gun cost $48 and she does look tons better).

Stroker Jet Fuel Member I am Cobra Commander! Posts: 223	Cheap paint job Jun 24, 2011 20:25:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stroker on Jun 24, 2011 20:25:40 GMT -5 I still can't believe you did that yourself!! it looks great! I would have got fed up after the first coat and sold the car!!
	When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

T-Man Founding Member Have Bullitt, Will Travel. Fast Posts: 1,097	Cheap paint job Jun 30, 2011 12:09:52 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by T-Man on Jun 30, 2011 12:09:52 GMT -5 Looks like Kitt's bad a$$ brother
	When will the Red Car return? Stay Tuned.

Albani (formely redbird) Tru CAR Clubber Car Crazy Canadian Posts: 501	Cheap paint job Jun 30, 2011 13:13:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 30, 2011 13:13:40 GMT -5 Kitt did have a bad ass brother, the evil Kitt. I think the name was Karr?

65stang Senior Member Posts: 3,356	Cheap paint job Jun 30, 2011 15:50:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 65stang on Jun 30, 2011 15:50:03 GMT -5 Yep Karr was like Kitt but had silver lower body panels and a yellow light scanner.

T-Man Founding Member Have Bullitt, Will Travel. Fast Posts: 1,097	Cheap paint job Jul 2, 2011 23:11:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by T-Man on Jul 2, 2011 23:11:49 GMT -5 That's what makes this one so bad...NO scanner. That means no warning you're about to get your a$$ handed to you ;D
	When will the Red Car return? Stay Tuned.

Stroker Jet Fuel Member I am Cobra Commander! Posts: 223	Cheap paint job Jul 3, 2011 16:25:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Stroker on Jul 3, 2011 16:25:50 GMT -5 Jul 2, 2011 23:11:49 GMT -5 T-Man said: That's what makes this one so bad...NO scanner. That means no warning you're about to get your a$$ handed to you ;D Why can't they just hand me Jessica Alba's instead
	When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 11, 2011 21:09:30 GMT -5

Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 12, 2011 23:28:15 GMT -5

Post by 65stang on Jun 13, 2011 3:14:08 GMT -5

Post by 96pushrodford on Jun 14, 2011 10:25:04 GMT -5

Post by EP429 on Jun 14, 2011 15:22:13 GMT -5

Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 14, 2011 18:01:56 GMT -5

Post by Stroker on Jun 24, 2011 20:25:40 GMT -5

Post by T-Man on Jun 30, 2011 12:09:52 GMT -5

Post by Albani (formely redbird) on Jun 30, 2011 13:13:40 GMT -5

Post by 65stang on Jun 30, 2011 15:50:03 GMT -5

Post by T-Man on Jul 2, 2011 23:11:49 GMT -5

Post by Stroker on Jul 3, 2011 16:25:50 GMT -5