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  1. Hoefler

    Gillespie 383 CARC substitute

    Wear a good mask first. CARC is bad. On the rust- I use a 40 grit to remove then POR 15. I buy the small tiny cans-they come in a 6-pack. Get the brushes too. Once a can is open, it goes bad even after closing lid. This paint is super tough and seals out oxygen so rust cant live. Do a light sand...
  2. Hoefler

    Gillespie 383 CARC substitute

    I used (12) cans to do my M35A3 cab only-used Four green, four brown and four flat black. Had some left over. Recently did my M923 that was all green-the cab took 12 cans total. I would double that if you are going to do bed and frame.
  3. Hoefler

    Gillespie 383 CARC substitute

    I used the 383 green and brown on my truck. Did a light sanding on existing paint. Used a metal prep (POR15) then just started spraying. I did multiple coats of medium thickness. Paint looks bad when you apply it. After a couple of days it settles down and looks great. Just ordered for for my...
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