snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com (Don) started a controversy when he said in news: snipped-for-privacy@posting.google.com:
I would talk to a paint supply shop. They should have a good knowledge of the types of paint for your project. I will tell you that it is not a one day job. You will need paint, thinner, hardner, filters, stir sticks, etc. If you sand any panels down to bare metal, you will need etching primer to cover it, as regular primer will flake off of bare metal.
For a decent job you will need to:
- Fill and smooth all panels
- Remove as much trim as possible
- Wet sand the entire truck
- Mask anything you don't want paint on
- Put up a curtain of heavy plastic to keep dust down
- Find a way to vent the area
- Clean all surfaces with tack cloth
- Paint the truck
- Sand smooth any runs after paint dries
- Buff out the sanded areas
- Remove any overspray
- Enjoy your hard work :)
I might have missed something but, this was a quick list of what I could think of.
Good luck,