Project “Tomahawk”

[ghetdjc320]

Shot some high build primer since these panels had to be worked so much. Few little spots to smooth out then it’s on to sealer. 

[EUREKA]

So you are doing primer, sealer, paint (epoxy paint?), then clear? I'm not familiar with the prier sealer.

[ghetdjc320]

22 minutes ago, EUREKA said:

So you are doing primer, sealer, paint (epoxy paint?), then clear? I'm not familiar with the prier sealer.

Here are the layers in order after metal prep was finished: epoxy primer, stranded filler over weld joints, rage ultra filler for small dings and general straightening, rage ultra extra as a skim coat, glaze, high build epoxy primer (then a final sanding), epoxy sealer, 2k base coat, 2k clear coat. 
 

Most all epoxy primers can be shot as sealer by reducing and using a different fluid tip in the gun. Only reason I shoot a sealer of the high build primer is because you can expose some filler in certain areas and when shooting paint with a lot of pearl and metallics, you really want to spray over a uniform surface color that is at least 600 grit or finer. 

[EUREKA]

Very interesting. Thanks for the knowledge.

[A-man930]

This is, indeed, epic.

I hope everyone is as encouraged as I am when I see tailgates taken apart and FIXED.  

Thank you for sharing so many pics!

[ghetdjc320]

On 11/6/2022 at 7:30 PM, A-man930 said:

This is, indeed, epic.

I hope everyone is as encouraged as I am when I see tailgates taken apart and FIXED.  

Thank you for sharing so many pics!

Much appreciated! 

[ghetdjc320]

Primer has all been blocked. One final 600 grit sanding, sealer then base and clear going on.

 

 

[ghetdjc320]

Sealer, base and 1 coat of clear so far. 

[ghetdjc320]

This is what I was looking for. Never seen the bed caps soo straight. Looking forward ti the cut and buff. Had a couple of light clear runs as the fine settings weren’t perfect when shooting. 
 

 

[ghetdjc320]

These areas will be raptor lined. I’ve had paint in those spots before but it’s too frequently damaged when using the gate it seems. 

[EUREKA]

Are you reusing the tailgate bump stops?

 

These? https://www.ebay.com/itm/384801529786

[ghetdjc320]

45 minutes ago, EUREKA said:

Are you reusing the tailgate bump stops?

 

These? https://www.ebay.com/itm/384801529786

Yep, they are in the parts bag due for cleanup

[ghetdjc320]

Raptor lining completed. Will still line the tailgate but that will be a stand alone project. I lined the tailgate jamb as it always seems to get dinged and scratched and I didn’t want to waste paint on a area that will need touch up over and over. 

[fiatslug87]

That bed turned out great 

[ghetdjc320]

After some polishing…

 

 

[howeitsdone]

Clean!

[EUREKA]

Wow, beautiful!

[ghetdjc320]

Cab getting prepped. Windshield removed

 

 

[Smokeyyank]

Top notch! 

[kewper]

fun build!

[Red Mistress]

WoW looking good !

 

[ghetdjc320]

Thanks for the comments, much appreciated 

[watchamakalit]

I don't say much but check daily for the updates. Your work never ceases to amaze.

[ghetdjc320]

42 minutes ago, watchamakalit said:

I don't say much but check daily for the updates. Your work never ceases to amaze.

It’s a fun project for sure. Hopefully will be making some serious progress these next few weeks. 

[Minuit]

Is this the one I'm building the radio for?