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Old 04-08-2010, 09:00 AM
vta805 vta805 is offline
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Default painting shells

im looking to get a used shell for my truck but im having a hard time finding one to match my paint. has anyone repainted one themselves or know of a good paint and/or method of doing so so it doesnt look like crap

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Old 04-08-2010, 10:24 AM
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Default Re: painting shells

Get your paint code from sticker on door jam. Get paint, reducer, and clear. Prep shell, lightly sand and tape off windows. Shoot color and clear coat.
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Old 04-11-2010, 11:03 PM
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Default Re: painting shells

alright thanks. do I have to buy the paint through ford or just match it to spray paint can
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Old 04-11-2010, 11:14 PM
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find a good paint store! dont rattle can it you ll never get the same color and it will look like a pos!
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Old 04-11-2010, 11:17 PM
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It's really hard to get an even coat on such a large area with rattle can. I was talking about getting the paint from an automotive paint store and shooting it with a spray gun. If you don't have the equipment and want to shoot it with rattle can, do a search online for the paint. I saw a site the other day that offered color match paint in a spray can, don't remember who it was tho.
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Old 04-12-2010, 12:45 AM
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Default Re: painting shells

i kno kosmo04 used this on his and gave it a textured look and his looks really good http://www.krylon.com/products/fusio...tured_shimmer/ and heres a link to his http://www.fordrangerforum.com/album...pictureid=4466
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Old 04-12-2010, 09:53 AM
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$50 paint job:

http://rollyourcar.com/

http://www.instructables.com/id/Pain...ith-Rustoleum/
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