You could've used two 2000 or 3000 grit works better than those scrub pads. When I get a run, it's easier when it's on flat surfaces, but even on the side. I flood it out that way, it's easier to what sand it out versus having those little drip lines to sand, those are a pain in a butt. So put extra clear on when you get a run and it's call flooding, works great and sometimes you hardly have to sand it. 1 day I painted something little runs. I hated sanding, so the next time that happened, I said what the heck and I flooded that puppy😬 but you know what I've found that works way easier, then sanding those little runs. Causing more headaches then any of us ever want lol.
I have a 2003 F 150 w 135,000 miles fair shape…with the 4.6 liter ( NOT the 5.4)…is an extra cab, 4x4 MANUAL Trans, with manual shift into 2h/4h/4L…2003 was the last year that you could get a MANUAL trans in this model… so to me the truck is very special…I’m an old school manual trans guy..yes the new autos with torque lock up are nicer than they used to be… but … a clutch, a throw out bearing and a slave cylinder …nothing else wears out if you treat a manual right… It needs paint and I can’t stand the thought of MAACO promising quality work but then NOT doing the basics like really de-greasing the truck and tacking between every coat… My dad used to say if it’s gonna get done wrong, you might as well do it wrong yourself. SO…how much material did you use… sealer ?…Base ?…clear? Thank you I would rather take four days to do it myself… than pay MAACO $2500 for something I could do as well.
I know I'm late to the party but man, for being your first time painting and out of a garage she looks damn good mike... I've been watching the same painters as you on TH-cam, I have an 86 trans am that I'm wanting to tackle painting myself here sometime... great job man.. I'm going to start buy some supplies soon so I have them all, then when I'm ready to commit I'll buy all the liquid materials then... again, damn good job Mike
Awesome! Thank you sir & good luck with your project. If I could do it again I would paint it outside vs in my garage, too many bugs hovering around my lights. I appreciate the compliments!!😀
@@mikesmods317 I haven't been able to do anything to mine yet... I just started working after moving out of state.. so I'm hoping to at least get it on the road next summer and enjoy it for a bit, then tear into it... lol
If that green scuff pad is from the grocery store you definitely used the wrong kind. The automotive ones are gray, red, or white. They all have a different grade of grit. Nice job on the truck though 👍
Great DIY video for the average garage dude. All the imperfections and triumphs. Great job dude!!!!
You could've used two 2000 or 3000 grit works better than those scrub pads. When I get a run, it's easier when it's on flat surfaces, but even on the side. I flood it out that way, it's easier to what sand it out versus having those little drip lines to sand, those are a pain in a butt. So put extra clear on when you get a run and it's call flooding, works great and sometimes you hardly have to sand it. 1 day I painted something little runs. I hated sanding, so the next time that happened, I said what the heck and I flooded that puppy😬 but you know what I've found that works way easier, then sanding those little runs.
Causing more headaches then any of us ever want lol.
Great job and good presentation.
Thank you!
Love the subtle FJB.
👍🏻👍🏻
I have a 2003 F 150 w 135,000 miles fair shape…with the 4.6 liter ( NOT the 5.4)…is an extra cab, 4x4 MANUAL Trans, with manual shift into 2h/4h/4L…2003 was the last year that you could get a MANUAL trans in this model… so to me the truck is very special…I’m an old school manual trans guy..yes the new autos with torque lock up are nicer than they used to be… but … a clutch, a throw out bearing and a slave cylinder …nothing else wears out if you treat a manual right…
It needs paint and I can’t stand the thought of MAACO promising quality work but then NOT doing the basics like really de-greasing the truck and tacking between every coat…
My dad used to say if it’s gonna get done wrong, you might as well do it wrong yourself.
SO…how much material did you use… sealer ?…Base ?…clear?
Thank you
I would rather take four days to do it myself… than pay MAACO $2500 for something I could do as well.
1 gallon of sealer, 2 gallons of base, two gallons of clear.
I know I'm late to the party but man, for being your first time painting and out of a garage she looks damn good mike... I've been watching the same painters as you on TH-cam, I have an 86 trans am that I'm wanting to tackle painting myself here sometime... great job man.. I'm going to start buy some supplies soon so I have them all, then when I'm ready to commit I'll buy all the liquid materials then... again, damn good job Mike
Awesome! Thank you sir & good luck with your project. If I could do it again I would paint it outside vs in my garage, too many bugs hovering around my lights. I appreciate the compliments!!😀
How did yours come out Michael?
@@mikesmods317 I haven't been able to do anything to mine yet... I just started working after moving out of state.. so I'm hoping to at least get it on the road next summer and enjoy it for a bit, then tear into it... lol
Very good job.
LOOKS GREAT
Thank you!
Good job bro don’t no if that was ur first time if so 👍👍👍
Thank you! yep first time for me.
love the vid mike
Thank you!
Hello, awesome job. what brand clear did you use?
Omni Plus MC161 Clear (Check out video at 39:21 timeline.
Getting that glue under aluminum guards on bed is a rubber wheel 1 minute one side be done
Ocd to say the least, lol! Cool video though. Cheers!
100% LOL Thank you!
If that green scuff pad is from the grocery store you definitely used the wrong kind. The automotive ones are gray, red, or white. They all have a different grade of grit. Nice job on the truck though 👍
The green pads are equivalent to 600-800 grit. She is still holding up thankfully 👍
What size air compressor did you use?
Mine is a 60 gallon Husky