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Old 11-11-2010, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lowblueranger
Are you doing the work yourself? I was just curious, cuz I cant get around that comment. I've worked in a bodyshop as a painter/helper for 5 years and I dont see this project costing any more than 1500 for material. Maybe I'm wrong. Its gonna look great when your done.

Another thing, the material isn't a huge deal if your doing it yourself, most people dont know the actual labor in doing a complete color change, tons of extra hours. Props for doing it right, or paying to get it done right. Cant wait to see it done.
The cost of the supplies is basically the trucks value, by the time i got all the primer for two coats, paint, matte clear and bought new fender flairs, window rubber, bumpers, all new bed caps and tons of other plastic.
The labor isnt killing me, the guy in the pic doing the work owns the shop;
(Custom Creations in Amherstburg, Ontario) and he is my wife's uncle....So i get the family discount.
We are going for a show quality job, not sema or anything crazy like that but done right....I have been helping a bit, but i work out of town and I am not home enough.
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 06bluemeaniexl
along with painted stubby mirrors...
I dont have the stubby mirrors anymore lol
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:25 PM
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Can't wait to see this done
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 12:10 AM
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Lets see the updated pics!!!
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bankrpt
I dont have the stubby mirrors anymore lol[/IMG]
that looks much better.
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MedicF150
Lets see the updated pics!!!
I'm out of town till Thursday Nov 18th. By then it should look like a truck!
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bankrpt
I dont have the stubby mirrors anymore lol
Thats good. The other ones looked horrible on there
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 08:58 PM
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This truck is so nice so far and I cannot wait to see the finished product. Post some more when you have the chance. And who cares if its costing more than the truck is worth. All that matters is what it's worth to you anyway! Good Job.
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 09:20 PM
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Wow awsome project!
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 09:38 PM
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i just went thru 5 pages and they were way too short
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:10 PM
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i stopped in today, but i totally forgot to get a picture of the truck itself....




 
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:43 PM
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don't post back until you do then...

 
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Old 11-18-2010, 10:49 PM
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Isn't matte paint just regular paint with a bunch of thinner in the paint and clear? I was told this by an old guy who supposedly done it this way back in the day.
 
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Looking better and better
 
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Old 11-19-2010, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 90454SS
Isn't matte paint just regular paint with a bunch of thinner in the paint and clear? I was told this by an old guy who supposedly done it this way back in the day.
It could be possible but I'm sure the proper way is to buy a specific matte clear like I bought. it cost way more than normal clear that's forsure
 


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