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ghines - sorry for hi-jacking the wrong thread. I was wondering about what type & brand of paint to use for a complete re-do on the old truck.I have access to a couple paint suppliers local and wanted to know what was the best for the old truck. I've been playing with the idea of ghost flames done in a red/silver camelion paint. FIRST - I want to get my other vehicle done - it will be black metallic w/ 'ghost' scales (like a large reptile >dragon ) done in red/silver camelion. The grille will have teeth.
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I used to be a big PPG fan but about 7 years ago I switched over to Sherwin Williams, they make a great product from start to finish ( just painted my bosses truck Kandy Tangerine ) . For custom colors though I've gotten spoiled by House of Kolor, they make just about any type of color you could possibly dream of and anymore it's not too ridiculously expensive. Good luck on the paint and if you have any other questions just ask away. Oh and about using chameleon, get ready because it's not cheap, not at all. lol
Oh, btw I have a tip for you when you get ready to do the reptile scales you're talking about.
Rob
Oh, btw I have a tip for you when you get ready to do the reptile scales you're talking about.
Rob
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Indy Gearhead/1 - Thanks much. The old F-250 will be getting an in-between blue - (between the Ford Midnight Blue and the old chebby Marina Blue. I want a blend just for a vanity (custom) item. My OTHER ride is a '91 Tracker <fun buggy]. It is black metallic w/ red accent stripe and a dragon theme. Reason for the scales. The 360 in the p/u will be rebuilt this early spring and the "dragon" paint will follow. I will be converting the landlords barn into a temp paint booth.
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IG71 - Info much appreciated. My son got me a spray pen for Christmas. Much practice to do. Am familiar w/ my "gun". The pattern/template for the scales - spray inside or outside? ( paint the scale - or the outline ) Not ready yet, just anxious, and need to find out a lot more before I waste too much paint. Due to the frigid weather work starts 3 hours late this week > time to ask the local paint suppliers / others.
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I actually saw this paint trick done on American Chopper a few episodes back, but a buddy taught it to me years ago and I've used it a few times. Don't laugh, but fishnet stockings, you have to make sure they're taught on the surface, but you put them on after you've laid down your base, then stretch how you want them and apply your accent colors. Let that dry and take the fishnets off and voila, you have reptile scales. And btw,, I'd advise not using a set of the wife's fishnets or you'll have one ticked off lil lady. lol
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George, it sounds like you have a couple of cool paint projects going. I would love to see some photos of the steps it takes you to do this.
thanks.
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Carlene - I will be taking photos of the projects as they happen. First I need to get (or use my daughters) digital camera. I've been doing free-lance since the early 60's and have been Public Affairs for 3 Navy units. <past history] O keep a small 110 in my pocket most of the time - never know what,or who, might happen. The Tracker is my "daily/fun buggy" and the '75 is my camper/work truck. NEXT year - I'm planning on towing the 'buggy' to Colorado for elk season. Both should be built for the trip. I'm adequate w/ a spray gun but the 'bling' is new to me. Need info and a lot of practice.
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I G 71 - Pics not required, but may be helpful. I've seen reptile scales "penned" years ago at an amusement park I worked at (but wasn't interested for my own use at the time). I remember a crescent / horseshoe template being used but can't remember if he sprayed the inside or outside of the pattern. I think it was the outside - giving depth to the scales. My 'other ride' is metallic black and I'd like red/?? ghost scales, made with camelion. Any assist will be welcome indeed. Happy Valentine's Day.
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