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Post by soup on Oct 13, 2014 3:16:50 GMT -8
Soup, I "Really like" your race car hauler. If I had the space......one would be parked in my driveway for sure. In California, we have a statewide 55MPH limit on any size trailer. Having the pay load on the truck makes a lot of sense to get around the 55MPH speed law. Thanks! I've even made a center ramp for tongue jacks so I can bring home newly purchased trailers on top of it without the mess of repacking bearings on site in the middle of a field.
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cowboyshasta
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Post by cowboyshasta on Dec 28, 2014 16:22:49 GMT -8
I have oil-base Rustoleum and from Ace Hard Ware paint on my 1965 Shasta . do I need to add a clear coat to save my Art Work Cowboy Art on all 4 sides  ?? |
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John Palmer
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Dec 28, 2014 16:29:43 GMT -8
I have oil-base Rustoleum and from Ace Hard Ware paint on my 1965 Shasta . do I need to add a clear coat to save my Art Work Cowboy Art on all 4 sides ?? Maybe read the directions, or Material Data Sheets on the type of paint that was used for the art work. For example, One Shot Sign Enamel is UV safe, and holds up very well outside in the elements. |
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Jan 18, 2015 21:24:47 GMT -8
I used high quality semi-gloss ACRYLIC latex paint from Sherwin Williams with a special aluminum primer from them as well. About $50/gallon. Applied with a small hot dog roller, not sprayed. The semi-gloss and slight roller texture hides skin imperfections well. Easy to mask for two tones by using Frog Tape. If you paint before installing putty and J-rails because you want mill finish on that trim, and you accidentally ding the paint, hand touch up is easy. That particular paint is tough after curing for a month. Held up fine to scrubbing road tar off the front. There are cheaper and more expensive ways to paint. Many folks like that high gloss auto paint look, but we're happy with the subdued effect. See my recent posting about the '63 Friendship Vacationaire.
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Post by nccamper on Jan 18, 2015 21:39:52 GMT -8
I used high quality semi-gloss ACRYLIC latex paint from Sherwin Williams with a special aluminum primer from them as well. About $50/gallon. Applied with a small hot dog roller, not sprayed. The semi-gloss and slight roller texture hides skin imperfections well. Do you have a really close up photo of the paint texture? I wonder what a slight texture looks like. |
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Jan 19, 2015 4:26:38 GMT -8
nccamper,
I'll try to take a pic and post it.
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Jan 19, 2015 7:11:11 GMT -8
Here is a pic of the paint sheen up close and another one from a short distance. I used a very smooth, small hot dog roller. Did not have any problems with drips.   |
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Post by nccamper on Jan 20, 2015 5:51:09 GMT -8
Wisconsinjoe,
Thanks for the photos. You did a great job with it.
Two coats (primer & paint) with a small roller must have taken forever. The advantage is that touch up would be easy.
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Post by wisconsinjoe on Jan 21, 2015 7:01:17 GMT -8
Actually, it was primer plus TWO coats of paint. It did take some time, but it was satisfying. The tedious time consuming part was masking around windows and J-rail. Next time I will install windows and trim AFTER paint.
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