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06-18-2007, 12:12 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valdosta
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|  TLT tuber question
I am making a custom tuber body for my TLT and was wondering. Do most of you paint your tuber bodies and if so what is a good durable paint you can shoot at home? I am including a picture of the frame, if you see any screw ups, comments, or questions please reply to this post.  |
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06-18-2007, 12:22 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: trying to find out what a TVuPer is.....
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looks good. I use epoxy paint... you can get it at any hardware store. The only problem is it only comes in white,black,and tan since it is made for appliances (dishwasher, fridge, etc.) very durable once it cures. |
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06-18-2007, 12:51 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valdosta
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| Thanks mr pink
Thanks mrpink I will check that paint out. Does it come in textured finishes?
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06-18-2007, 03:26 PM
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no... semi gloss is all you get.
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06-18-2007, 04:12 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Where it's wet
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Ive used that same paint on other stuff, tough stuff  What kind of materials did you use on your chassis? Will it rust? Reguardless of what kind of paint you end up using, if any, it will scratch and chip, just a matter of time. Including powdercoat. So if you are going to paint it I would go with a color that wont show the scratches as bad like silver, white, yellow, etc. You could clear coat it too. Looks good so far. I like the layout. |
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06-19-2007, 03:48 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valdosta
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tHE TUBE FRAME IS MAKE OF STEEL BRAKE LINE SO YES IT WILL RUST. THANKS FOR THE COLOR TIPS, I REALLY DON'T WANT TO GO WITH CLEAR, I'LL PROBABLY DO GREY. THANKS FOR YOUR TIPS!
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06-19-2007, 11:05 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUSE, PA
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if it's steel BL then i'd just say clean it and shoot it with the rustoleam(sp?) color of your choice....
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06-19-2007, 02:02 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valdosta
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| Tuber in primer
Here's a picture of the tuber primed. I picked up this Krylon paint to try out on it. It states it protects from rust, scratches and bumps. I figured I would give it a shot of this and see how it goes. I will post pictures and give a report on it's durability.  |
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06-19-2007, 06:07 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon
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looks nice |
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06-19-2007, 06:40 PM
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| I lost my vendor privileges Join Date: May 2006 Location: TOP OF THE HILL
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could use rhino liner or engine paint. they are both tough.looks good though
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06-19-2007, 06:51 PM
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06-20-2007, 10:37 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Valdosta
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Here's a picture with the first coat of that paint. It isn't as "grabby" as I thought it would be. I don't think it will cause any extra hang ups. One more coat after 24 hrs and I will start assembling it.  |
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