Gjeep Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Too much fun... Going to look great though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 3, 2022 Author Share Posted November 3, 2022 49 minutes ago, Gjeep said: Too much fun... Going to look great though! would be nice to just fast forward through body work, I’d like to see it when it’s all done and it’s my least favorite part of the build for the final skim coats I am switching to Evercoat Rage Ultra Extra. Gives me a realistic 15 minutes of work time which is enough to get it nicely leveled . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howeitsdone Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Love the "booth" setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 This is what a straight and true bed looks like. Key parts bedside and cutout panels for the lower drivers quarter and bed section. All grafted in and body worked. Epoxy primer, final block sanding then sealer up next. Cab should be getting into body work later tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 So you are doing primer, sealer, paint (epoxy paint?), then clear? I'm not familiar with the prier sealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 4, 2022 Author Share Posted November 4, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Very interesting. Thanks for the knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-man930 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Primer has all been blocked. One final 600 grit sanding, sealer then base and clear going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Sealer, base and 1 coat of clear so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Are you reusing the tailgate bump stops? These? https://www.ebay.com/itm/384801529786 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 That bed turned out great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 After some polishing… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howeitsdone Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUREKA Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Wow, beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Cab getting prepped. Windshield removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeyyank Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Top notch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewper Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 fun build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mistress Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 WoW looking good ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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