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how much paint?
I am going to try to paint my 93 F150 longbed and want to know how much paint will be needed for single stage? Would 1 gallon be enough?
Also, I'm not removing the old paint, just sanding a little. Do i need a sealing primer or a self-etching primer?...what's the difference?
Also, I'm not removing the old paint, just sanding a little. Do i need a sealing primer or a self-etching primer?...what's the difference?
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when i paint my truck, which is a standard cab long bed, i am going to start with a gallon of single stage and then if i need more, ill buy some more...i also am going to be painting my camper top. depending on how many coats you put on, a gallon may be plenty.
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I am new to this site and do not want to stir any trouble, but why would you guys want to use single stage paint? Base coat / clear coat is easier to spray in less than perfect conditions and can be fixed easier (wet sanding and buffing). The cost may be a little more but the benefit is far greater. Hope this helps.
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I guess it depends on what kind of look you want and how much money and time you want to spend.The acrylic enamel paints without metal flake in them can be wet sanded and buffed out with good results. I like the look of base/clear but for certain budget jobs single stage has its place.
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for a decent looking truck that may take a beating every now and then (after all, a truck is a truck) single stage may be the perfect answer.
and yes, single stage w/o the flake can be buffed and it turns out quite purdy.
chris
and yes, single stage w/o the flake can be buffed and it turns out quite purdy.
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Originally Posted by dbuck50
I am going to try to paint my 93 F150 longbed and want to know how much paint will be needed for single stage? Would 1 gallon be enough?
Also, I'm not removing the old paint, just sanding a little. Do i need a sealing primer or a self-etching primer?...what's the difference?
Also, I'm not removing the old paint, just sanding a little. Do i need a sealing primer or a self-etching primer?...what's the difference?
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HOME & PLAN THE NEXT TRIP!<O:p></O:p>
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FOR MORE INFO. REGARDING THE TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT ME (PATRICK) AT (909)-263-2365
CAMPING TRIP INTINERARY – <O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
DESTINATION * BELL MOUNTAIN RD, VICTORVILLE, CA<O:p></O:p>
CAMP-SPOT IS A 20 MIN. DRIVE TO THE
CITY<O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
REASON * START A FUN FORD EVENT. GET OUT OF TOWN,
RELAX & HANG OUT AROUND THE CAMPFIRE<O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
WHAT TO BRING * A “FORD”,FIREWOOD OR CHEVYS
4 THE CAMPFIRE, FOOD, DRINKS,
DIRTBIKE, SANDRAIL,
AND SOMETHING2 SLEEP IN.
<O:p></O:p>
FRIDAY * SET UP CAMP, CAMPFIRE, MEET THE
MEMBERS <O:p></O:p>
(FORD NIGHT CRUISE OPTIONAL)<O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
SATURDAY * BREAKFAST/COFFEE<O:p></O:p>
“SLASH X SALOON CRUISE” BY DIRT ROAD TO
A SALOON/RESTAURANTE LOCATED 30 MIN.
FROM CAMP, IN THE <O:p></O:p>
MIDDLE OF THE DESERT . FACILITIES
INCLUDE POOL TABLES, PLAYGROUND, BAR,
FOOD, TV’S & RESTROOMS. (LUNCH)<O:p></O:p><O:p></O:p>
CRUISE BACK TO CAMP. ( MAYBE STOP BY A
MINE OR 2 ) RELAX A LITTLE MORE. SHOOT
SKEET,TARGETS OR RIDE YOUR TOYS<O:p></O:p>
SAT. AFTERNOON * PHOTO’S OF THE GROUP & TRUCKS
TOGETHER.<O:p></O:p>
GET READY 4 DINNER, CHECK OUT THE
TRUCKS & STARTTHE CAMPFIRE<O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
SAT. NIGHT * MEMBER MEETING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE TO
DISCUSS CURRENT & UPCOMING TRIPS<O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
SUNDAY *BREAKFAST/COFFEE. “FORD EXPLORATION <O:p></O:p>
CRUISE” THROUGH THEDESERT. COME BACK &
DO LUNCH. PACK-UP, GET READY TO GO <O:p></O:p>
HOME & PLAN THE NEXT TRIP!<O:p></O:p>
<O:p></O:p>
FOR MORE INFO. REGARDING THE TRIP, PLEASE CONTACT ME (PATRICK) AT (909)-263-2365
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