Only 12 left in stock - order soon. Schultz Polishing has a sterling reputation for making wheels and rigs look spectacular. What is that bolted on panel on the right rear? I actually also removed the taillights and turnsignals also but those came later because I still drove the truck and wanted to leave the lights to keep it legal. Aerosol or rattle-can paint gets a bad rap from the collector car cadre. A sprayer will speed up the application process and help distribute the primer better. They accomplish this using the proper know-how, experience and equipment in a quick and efficient manner so you can spend less and feel like your riding on wheels that look brand new. Looks good. Usually, 2 coats of paints are required, but colors with high sheen may require more than that. The before and after pictures for this post are of a Kubota T1880 Lawn tractor. Rinse the area and sandpaper as needed, keep the area well lubricated and work evenly across the surface. Gives it a relatively good surface for the paint to stick. Cutting & Polishing. So congrats if you made it that far, the truck is almost done! I used a spray bottle to wet the ground around the truck where I was painting aswell as the garage. When sprayed on a paint surface, the cleaner displaces dirt and grime from cracks and pores. WED - THURS: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This has the effect of eliminating the visibility of the imperfection upon the paintwork. plus if u vary the distant from the auto and the pressure. This formula is not a wax, but instead acts as a hydrophobic spray that immediately repels water and residue buildup after applying. I sanded the majority of the truck down using 220 grit and a palm sander. Here are some pics of the initial reassembly of the truck. Great Ible, and a great paint job! Synthetic paint can be painted on almost any surface without worrying about solvent reaction lifting or bubbling previous paint whether it's old or new, (see Polishing Paintwork section). on Step 2. just put painters tape on the rubber. Put as many coats as you think is necessary, I layed down 3 on most of the body and 4 on the roof. Also make sure you use a nice clean towel or cloth that will not leave lint. As you can see in the forth and final picture, the jeep barely drove back home in one piece. Years ago when I was still able to work the manager were all the time on my case to have a clean vehicle and he was not really impressed when I made the request for a truck with such a paint job! Tip 1: Sand the whole tractor. Did you make this project? We stock the custom matched shade of Yanmar Red and Yanmar Green for the frame as well as the off white for the wheels & grills. Chemical Guys carries a wide range of cutting and polishing compounds, as well as the tools you need to make them work. The cost of the supplies was quite a bit more than the original budget spraypaint job but the paint is much better quality and held up a lot better after a year. I did that to the Crown Lift trucks that I had to do the P D S and painting. MON - TUES: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM The removal of a microscopic paint layer requires a delicate touch, which is determined by the amount of force applied. - Wheel Polishing $50 $60 - Acid Wash $40 - Custom Polishing Call For Quote * Full & Partial Trucks - Paint Polishing Call For Quote - Interior Detailing Call For Quote Additional Services (prices per wheel) - Polish Holes (Round Only) $5.50 - New Valve Steams $4.50 Lay as many coats as you want until it is covered. Supplies: -1 gallon of Valspar Tractor/Implement paint $65  (I used MF grey) -2 bottles of Valspar Enamel Hardener $10 each -mixing cup with paint strainers $15 -1 gallon of naphtha paint thinner $20 -Masking tape $3 a roll -Various Sanding paper grits $25  (I used mostly 220 for the initial sanding with a palm sander) -Sharp X-acto knife -measuring cup Tools: -Palm Sander -Air Compressor set to 110PSI  with a Water trap (I suggest at least a 10 gallon tank, and used a 30gallon CH compressor) -Paintgun (I used a cheapo harbor freight paintgun that costed me a nifty 10 bucks. I was told that for such finish I can work at Mercedes Benz. I allowed the tank to fill up, in the meantime I prepped the paint to spray. In case anyone is wondering this was the original instructable on how to spray paint the truck. Don't forget to sand downt he door jambs also if you plan on doing a full color change correctly. Asian Paints Tractor Emulsion Smooth Wall Finish has been made formulate long-lasting and modern finish on walls. STEP 5 prepping the paint: Once everything is clean and masked off its time to lay down the paint. Step 3: Polish I didn't want to invest in a DA polisher for this job and I was also very tentative to do any machine polishing on this old paint. 5.0 out of 5 stars. Buffing enamel paint removes surface flaws like dry spray, dust nibs, orange peel and runs. Not beginning of spring where theres tons of pollen. Now getting ready to paint my motorhome and two food trailers. https://www.instructables.com/id/Ho-to-Spray-Paint-your-jeep-and-make-an-assault-ve/ So here is the Jeep in question that was repainted using this method when it was still rocking the krylon italian olive paint. This is why we developed Flitz Sealant. So because I beat the utter living hell out of this truck and it actually has been flopped on one side not to mention the multiple dents and dings in it I felt like it needed a bit of bodywork to get most of the panels semi straight. STEP 6 Spraying the truck: So once the paint is prepped and ready to lay down, hook up your paintgun and pour some paint in, make sure you use a paint strainer so that any big particles get caught. That’s because, unlike enamel, which must be buffed and polished to bring out a shine, a base coat of clear-coat finish gets its gloss from the clear coats that go over the paint coats, not from the paint itself. I used a light, halfhearted hand application of Meguiar's Deep Crystal polish all over the car. Our mobile detailing, fleet/commercial power washing and sanitizing services are open.