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Hi Wallew, Actually Maaco isn't that bad. What those places do is use a cheaper quality paint plus buy in bulk. Did you know that PPG doesn't even make their own paint? Same with most paint companies - they just repackage it and put their label on it. BASF is one of the big manufactures as is...

Thanks DR. Well I haven't painted a Deuce, yet. :) Mine's next. Here's a '53 Ford 2 door wagon I just finished flamin'.

Here is a '55 Chevy 150 I just did a scallop job on using the very gun(s) I described. Notice how I place it next to my Deuce to make sure that it looks EXTRA REAL SHINY! :)

Hey LTR, Due to all the EPA concerns here in California (read restrictive as hell) I see that you do like we do and used the CCOASB, (Certified California Open Air Spray Booth). :) :) Looks great!

Jed, Here's the skinny: Paint gun is on sale (price quoted on Jan 21-06). Only difference on this one is that it has no pressure regulator indicator on the gun. You don't need it if you have one on the compressor, plus the small thumbscrew at the bottom by the air inlet adjusts the pressure...

Jed, Harbor Frieght also makes a gun stand for around $9 to hold the gun while you filter the paint. Great just to have to hold the gun at any time since you can not set it down or hang it easily. There is also a special aluminum paint cup that holds a liter instead of the quart furnished. It...

This one is great if you are laying on your back and painting the underside of the bed. Also easier to get in and around parts painted in place as no cup to get in the way - ie: you can get into tighter places. Real downside - uses a lot of thinner to clean up. Yes, that is the exact gun -...

Hi RDD, Why go to all the trouble of stripping off the old paint unless you are building a show car? If it is not chipping and/or falling off, it is stuck on pretty good. Pressure wash it (like Kenny did) to remove most of the crud, grime, oil, contaminants and then scrub it with a Scotchbrite...