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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Howdy! i have a white 99 powerstroke crew cab long bed. I like the truck but my last truck was a real looker unlike this one. i'm already tired of all that gloss white that shows every dent and ding.

So here is my idea. the truck has 2 main bodylines; the lower bodyline which includes the wheel fenders and an upper body line right beneath the windows. the space between the two i want to keep gloss white however the top and the bottom areas in flat black with some detail work on the hood. complemented by a deep red pinstripe running the length of the top stripe.

AND HERES THE KICKER! i would like to rattle can it if i could as i don't have a HVLP gun nor a spray booth. what do you think?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Rattle canning takes talent, otherwise it won't look very good.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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The paint idea sounds cool but spend the money and do it right... I wouldn't even spary paint my 95 with 251k let alone a 99
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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i have to agree if you dont get it done right with that paint scheme you wont like it im afraid
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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Even if it is just a flat black? the pinstripe is going to be done professionally.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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The fan spray on a fart can is less than impressive,not consistent,the streaks will be like stripes across the body panels.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Flat black is thee hardest colors to paint. It'll show every dark light stripes uneven spots and that's using a professional spray gun let alone a spray bomb.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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thanks guys. for all the advice
 
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