2 new projects M1009's

[82ABNMP]

Here are a few shots of the projects underway at my shop.


1st is a M1009 that will get a 383 green paint with burgandy interior..

2nd is another M1009 that will get Tan with black interior..

I will post picks as progress moves along.

David

 

[SGT Estum]

Nice looking rig!

 

[combatmech]

That hood looks very familiar....

 

[82ABNMP]

hood

yep, thanks Ben!

 

[combatmech]

No worries If you need any help, leme know

 

[82ABNMP]

Painted!

Got a chance to paint the truck yesterday, so I did sneak it in between rain showers.

Ben, I may take you up on that offer!!

David

 

[combatmech]

Looking good David!!!

 

[epitts]

What brand of paint did you use? Also did you put a sealer on the sanded fiberglass?

 

[82ABNMP]

Sealer

No need to seal the top because I dont go down to the bare fiberglass, I just sand the paint smooth then prime and paint. So I did use a red oxide primer.

David

 

[CPAPPY]

Looking good David . Dave the paint you use have a gloss shine to it?

 

[82ABNMP]

no gloss

C- no gloss but the Rapco 383 green does have a little more gloss than the CARC type paint. However, I have found that it holds up better to scratches because of this.

David

 

[epitts]

Rapco

Rapco 383 green does have a little more gloss than the CARC type paint. However, I have found that it holds up better to scratches because of this. David

Any tips on using this paint? That is the paint I have.

Thanks

 

[mktopside]

Got a chance to paint the truck yesterday, so I did sneak it in between rain showers.

Ben, I may take you up on that offer!!

David

Is that Ramesh's truck?

WOW!!! Look'n good!!

 

[82ABNMP]

Ramesh's truck

Hi Mike, yep Ramesh's truck. I painted the bumpers and grill black today it really looks good now.

Tips on painting:

1. Watch your mixing ratio vs the air temp. Follow the mixing directions on the can. It's better a little thicker than thin.

2. Let it dry overnight BEFORE you touch it!!

3. Stir the paint very good as these cans have been sitting.

4. If you use primer WAIT 1 hr then top coat with the color.

David

 

[davidkroberts]

i found a regular paint gun was putting the paint on way too smooth and was causing a bit too much gloss. I switched to using a wagner power painter (dont laugh) to give it a more textured finish. Seems to work for military paint jobs.

I havent forgotten about you needing cucv trucks 82abnmp I just havent been in the country for long enough to be worth anything.

 

[82ABNMP]

Paint

Yep, sometimes I lay it on too good (flat) and it gets a little shiny. Also, better to get back off the body and let it overspray on the paint to add texture.

David

 

[82ABNMP]

Almost done!

Just need seats, and she is done. Next truck is on the way, and will be here in two weeks. Enjoy.

David

 

[82ABNMP]

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[lindyp38]

i use rapco paint as well......it hasnt let me down......

where did u get ur door panels from?

 

[combatmech]

Again...WOW. Looking great David!!