Paint samples, decisions decisions

[TacticalTruck]

Bjorn
I will only use Randolph on anything I intend to keep. Price a gallon of automotive paint at your local supplier and Randolpf won't seem too out of line. Other things to consider: how much is your truck worth, how many hours of prep time have you spent on the truck, how much is your time worth? I submit that when you consider total cost of the project, $150 plus or minus is a small percentage for real paint color and protection. Was that price for one gallon delivered? I think I have a gallon in stock or we can go in on a case, hell, lets do a group buy and I'll bring a pallet of paint to aberdeen for distribution.
Jeff

 

[jasonjc]

thats more than I paid for a case (4 gals) from Rapaco.

 

[TacticalTruck]

One more thing, Randolph is thicker to start with and goes farther.
Anyone remember the old Bell helmet adverts? "If you have a $10 head then get a $10 helmet."
If you have a 30 dollar truck then get a 30 dollar gallon of paint.
I painted my V-100 eleven years ago w/ Randolf and it still looks fine. It spends most of it's time inside but it has seen it's share of weather and abuse.

 

[doghead]

Anyone remember the old Bell helmet adverts? "If you have a $10 head then get a $10 helmet."

That line has been stuck in my head ever since those adds ran! (No pun intended)

 

[cranetruck]

Jeff, I agree with you, but $300 for two gallons delivered is a bit hard to swallow, in comparison, I'm only asking $350 for my extra 20,000 lb winch!
I'll probably need 3 gallons all told before I get finished with the frame, wheels and all, which will receive the same color.

 

[TacticalTruck]

I don't think they give a price break until you get into a good quanity but I'll pay for a gallon if you want to check the price on four, delivered to your place. The gallons come in cases of four. I could get it from you later, at Aberdeen maybe.
Jeff

 

[cranetruck]

Just for the H of it, I called back and asked for more pricing info, here are today's prices:

1 gallon of 529F-1-24084 (Randolph Products #): $168.30
4 gallons @ $93.77/gal: $375.08

Contact info: Randolph Products 413-592-4191 ("Kim")

Jeff, if I had the money for it, I'd do it, but it's out of my reach right now, sorry.

 

[TacticalTruck]

OK Bjorn, just an idea. Use a good primer and it won't matter what you use for a top color coat. Personally, I like Avero's 24087 better than Gillespie for color and if you add some hardener, it should hold up reasonably well but not too much or it'll get shiny.
Jeff

 

[troy.m38a1]

Have you looked at these paints - 2 part urethane ...

http://www.tm9ordnance.com/index.asp

 

[TacticalTruck]

I have not but they are not much cheaper and they don't have the color Bjorn is looking for listed on their page.
Jeff

 

[jimk]

Jeff,
What color is the V? JimK

 

[TacticalTruck]

Scroll down to a picture of the can:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index....ys=0&postorder=asc&highlight=randolf&start=20

jeff

 

[cranetruck]

The Aervoe (997B) 24084 is such a perfect match, that I'll do the unthinkable, go with Aervoe for now, I can always repaint it later. It's available, low cost and I already have some.

 

[M1075]

Good luck with it Bjorn. I look forward to the pictures. I'm glad you are tackling this project. Hopefully the pink fairy will stay away for quite some time!

 

[cranetruck]

Thanks James, the hardest part is to clean and prep the surface. Once the paint is on, a new layer (of a different brand) is trivial in comaprison.

Here is a section of the rear primed for paint.

 

[maddawg308]

Hey Bjorn, you gonna have that beast ready in time for Aberdeen? That would be a trip to see!

I don't think Gillespie has too much over Aervoe. I've used the latter, and the 24087 faded to black over time, but it took 6 years and my trailer was outside all that time, so I don't the paint is to blame. I'm gonna try using Gillespie this time on my -725, just to try it out. I've heard good and bad about both brands, so I think it's mostly personal preference. After all, which is better: Ford, Chevy, or Dodge? Depends on who you ask, and what experiences they had with each truck, right?

 

[cranetruck]

The 8x8 wont be ready. Lots of little things to be done and I'm picking away on it. With only 10 weeks left for Aberdeen, I better get the deuce ready and it has some oil pressure issues to be addressed.
It's a matter of money I guess, with more funds on hand, these things could be expedited and I need to prepare about 100 gallons of biodiesel/veggie oil fuel for the 900 mile round trip also.....

To get back to the Aervoe, I'm looking for a local dealer with fresh paint, seems like the 24084 (Aervoe 997B) isn't widely stocked and it's such a good match for late 1960's vehicles.

 

[TacticalTruck]

Have you tried getting a local shop to mix a match to Aervoe? Probably more expensive and you'll have to guess on the amount of flattener but just another thought. I don't know how much of a hurry you are in but Alan Hague might be able to order some fresh for Aberdeen.
Jeff

 

[cranetruck]

Aervoe Industries is emailing me a list of "local" dealers...