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Post by spaz12 on Jun 7, 2017 19:36:33 GMT -5
So, I need to paint the front of my truck, but it doesn't need to be some sort of show piece. I just want it to last a few years. I've taken a pressure washer to it with degreaser so it's fairly clean. I'm also going to primer it, but do I NEED to sand it all first? I really, really don't want to do that.
And the revised edition
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Post by eclark5483 on Jun 7, 2017 19:44:03 GMT -5
Unless you have serious pitting, avoid sanding and just prep with a scotchbrite pad scuffing, wipe down with 50-50 alcohol and water mix, then wipe again with tack cloth.
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Post by spaz12 on Jun 7, 2017 19:46:50 GMT -5
Unless you have serious pitting, avoid sanding and just prep with a scotchbrite pad scuffing, wipe down with 50-50 alcohol and water mix, then wipe again with tack cloth. Sweet, I was hoping that you would answer and that it would be something simple. Thanks. |
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Post by ryan_ott on Jun 7, 2017 19:54:15 GMT -5
Same as above... Just scuff the surface, degrease and clean.
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Post by spaz12 on Jun 14, 2017 19:06:42 GMT -5
eclark5483 I did it the way you told me to and it came out alright. Thanks again. New video in the first post.
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Post by ryan_ott on Jun 14, 2017 19:34:56 GMT -5
Came out looking great. That'll sell ice cream now!
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Post by Senna1Rossi on Jun 16, 2017 13:02:34 GMT -5
Good paintin'!
What kinda ice cream and ice lollies you gonna have on the menu?!?!
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Post by spaz12 on Jun 16, 2017 14:26:13 GMT -5
It'll mostly be frozen Good Humor ice cream bars of different varieties. I checked into a putting a soft serve in the truck but they're very expensive and a lot more than just the machine needs to be added. I would also need to add fresh water and grey water tanks and sinks. Too much expense and not enough return.
The most profitable items are actually those little 25 and 50 cent candies that are in the window. Those are bought for pennies on the dollar and are big sellers.
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Post by Senna1Rossi on Jun 16, 2017 15:39:52 GMT -5
hmmmmm... it'd be kinda cool if you had semi-gourmet coffee in the truck... for parents, you know
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Post by spaz12 on Jun 16, 2017 16:50:17 GMT -5
hmmmmm... it'd be kinda cool if you had semi-gourmet coffee in the truck... for parents, you know That's a good idea. Maybe a truck dedicated to just coffee and maybe some pastries? Have a cute college age girl run it? Hmm |
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Post by gsx600racer on Jun 16, 2017 17:58:18 GMT -5
Looks like the paint job came out well, just in time for summer.  |
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Post by spaz12 on Jun 16, 2017 20:36:19 GMT -5
Is that Tosh driving?
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Post by eclark5483 on Jun 17, 2017 2:03:39 GMT -5
When I was a kid, I craved the Ice Cream truck. As an adult, I crave the Taco Truck.
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Post by spaz12 on Aug 22, 2017 20:35:39 GMT -5
A little update on the truck. I never took a video of the rear of the truck before I started working on it, but here's a picture to show what it looked like before:  And here's a short video of what I've done so far: |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 22, 2017 21:11:51 GMT -5
Looks super clean!
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