any body techs out there?

[blue68man]

I was going to try to paint my 68 lwb this summer and was wnadering if you guys could give some tips for a good paint job. I don't have a shop or anything to paint in, I was going to use some really large plastic to make a makeshift booth and paint in my backyard. This will be my first time at body work since '86 and could use all the help I can get.

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blue 68 long wheel base 250 straight 6

[cali_surfer]

I dont know where you live, but try to avoid painting it by any large patches of dirt. Grass isnt so bad, just keep wetting it down while you are painting. When you finish a coat of paint, put the gun in the garage and get the hose and water the lawn. It would be a good thing to talk this over with your neighbors. I did my truck outside, and a friend of mine did his. The cops showed up at his place, someone complained. Check out any laws about car painting in your area, asking a local autobody supplier is a good place to start.

Painting isn't unique, like anything else your prep work shows up in the finished product. If you try and half-ass something it will show up later. I don't know your knowledge/skill level, or if you've done anything before, but you want to use the biggest sanding block possible to get the surface smooth. Post any questions you have.

[stmoore]

blue, try this;

http://www.autobodystore.com

go to forums

[shortbed70]

If you can lay out the paint without a reasonable amount of orange peel, depending on paint take it to a good body shop or car dealer(or friend) and buff the begesous out of it. What I mean by depending on paint is allow dry time.


1970 shortbed (In the process)

[lukecp]

It would be a good idea to pratice sparying some primer on a old hood first, so you can get a "feel" of how to operate a paint gun. Good luck!

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Lucas

"Another proud owner of one of the coolest trucks ever built"

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My Daily-Driver: '72 Chevy LWB Custom/10. Rebuilt 350, 300 HP thanks to a few go-fast goodies. Ochre with a white top. Future plans include a frame off restoration, and maybe a blown 383.