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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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I have an 03 F-250 extended cab long bed. It's currently white and I'm needing to do just a little body work and want to paint it another color within a year. I have a couple options and ideas but want to hear some independent opinions. The truck I bought used, it's a great truck overall but want to clean up some of the dings in the body and replace the bed since it's a little beat up. I see so many paint options but want to do something different, I was looking at painting it like a flat OD green, possibly using some of the military grade so I get the finished product I am hoping for. Also looking at Rhino lining the lower part of the truck below the body line to add a little more protection from rocks and the weather here in Indiana which can be rough on vehicles.

Here is the link to the paint I am considering. https://www.armyjeepparts.net/p-2880...4-gallons.aspx

Also have some questions on wheels that would look good or options on maybe power coating the ones I have black. Just some thoughts, so let's hear some opinions guys and gals.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Your link is dead.

The biggest thing that causes issues with rust is not the exterior paint failing, but water getting inside the panels via door seals or from under the frame rails.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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where in indiana are you located? im in the northeast..bout 30 miles south of fort wayne?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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corrected link

34087 WWII Flat Khaki OD (4 gallons)
 
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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That's one of the paints I'm looking at. I found one that is a little more what I'm looking for on the same site.

Countryboy I'm over by Terre Haute.
 
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