Ruby's Transformation Thread
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ordered touch up paint
My daughter came home with another scratch. I have no idea how this one could have happened. I can't blame her. It looks like someone dropped something against the tailgate. I am glad I have been following this Ruby thread. I went to automotive touch up and ordered some paint. I considered ordering some paint to match the grey area of the bumper but wasn't sure how to do that. I assumed you used the 12 oz spray and clear coat. I would like to spray my black step bars silver to match my two tone too. Should I buy the paint & clear coat in the pint and take to a body shop or use 12 oz cans?
#63
When I did my paint work I bought the spray cans in the base coat and clear. If you do your prep work correctly then spraying the step bars isn't too bad of a job. If you don't trust yourself or want a real professional job on them then I would suggest body shop.
If you paint them youself then scuff up the metal, spray a few coats of primer, few of base coat, then a few clear and you should be good to go
If you paint them youself then scuff up the metal, spray a few coats of primer, few of base coat, then a few clear and you should be good to go
#64
Thanks for the advice on the painting. My touch up paint should arrive next week from the place you recommended. I am still in awe over that wax job on Ruby. What do you use? I may work on my shine this weekend if the weather cooperates. I have a few other projects to tackle first. I want to see my black flare side with a deep shine like yours. Any advice you can give will be appreciated. Things have changed a lot since I detailed cars in college! I graduated in '84! SMM
#65
Thanks for the advice on the painting. My touch up paint should arrive next week from the place you recommended. I am still in awe over that wax job on Ruby. What do you use? I may work on my shine this weekend if the weather cooperates. I have a few other projects to tackle first. I want to see my black flare side with a deep shine like yours. Any advice you can give will be appreciated. Things have changed a lot since I detailed cars in college! I graduated in '84! SMM
After I wash the truck (by hand), I dry it with one of those microfiber towels but I spray Meg's quick wax onto the wet truck and dry it off that way. Keeps the shine up and makes the wax coat last a little longer. I wax the truck enough anyway, I just do it for the shine.
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You can get the Pinnacle line from Nick at Autogeek. He's always got discount promotions and info in the detailing section. I've always mainly used meg's though, great results with them without spending a fortune
#73
Thanks Matt
I like the look of the valance but I don't know if it'll look good because the truck is 4wd and sits so high. Not sure how a street truck valance would look on a 4wd
I like the look of the valance but I don't know if it'll look good because the truck is 4wd and sits so high. Not sure how a street truck valance would look on a 4wd