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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 01:19 PM
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Painted 54 bumper

The front bumper on my 54 was looking a bit dull. So I taped it up and gave it 2 coats of Rusteoleum Universal gloss black. It sprays a nice wide pattern and has more of a trigger than a push button. It comes out nice and smooth.


Before: (it looked worse in real life)


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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 02:21 PM
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It turned out real nice.

Great job.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 03:05 PM
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I’ve been using it on my 55 it’s a primer and color all in one. Used it on my heater assembly AJ
 
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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 03:17 PM
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I used on the bumper of my 55 F350 before I sold it to spruce it up a bit. It laid down real nice.

I think I'll repaint my rear bumper soon.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 04:44 PM
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Looks good, but your framehorn looks bent, sorry just kidding.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 07:07 AM
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Came out nice I always wondered about that type of Rust-oleum product!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ingo
Looks good, but your framehorn looks bent, sorry just kidding.
Really? I'll have to look into it. LOL

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Came out nice I always wondered about that type of Rust-oleum product!
I highly recommend it. A little more expensive but worth it depending on what you're doing.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2023 | 08:44 AM
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I think Rustoleum has greatly improved their products. At one time I hated their paint, took forever to dry and dulled quickly. I've been using there primer/paint for a few years and it sprays and covers really nice and seems very duy. I've pained equipment I've made and knew was going to take a beating and surprisingly has lasted for a long time.
 
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the trigger spray cans are a major improvement.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 08:43 PM
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They deliver to my house daily.
 
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One I have noticed the last few years is the rattle can nozzles clog easier. I've tried to clean them but the valve at top of the can also seem to plug up. I've had to throw partially used can away.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2023 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bobj49f2
One I have noticed the last few years is the rattle can nozzles clog easier. I've tried to clean them but the valve at top of the can also seem to plug up. I've had to throw partially used can away.
So have I! I watched a YouTube video once showing you how to get paint out of a can that no longer sprayed.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2023 | 07:22 PM
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After partially using a rattlecan, turn it upside down and spray until it no longer sprays paint. Wipe the nozzle orifice with a thinner soaked paper towel or rag, replace the plastic dust cap on the can and it will be ready to go again next time.
 
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looks great. thanks for sharing
 
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