Painting my m35a2 think the color is off.

[aleigh]

For the time and hassle it seems easier to just use real CARC, get the benefits of the modern WD CARC II UV protection so the paint lasts longer before it fades, and the protection that paint offers. Plus CARC sticks to CARC so if you have a half-decent base that saves an absolute ton of prep work, you just have to clean and rough up what you have and shoot over it. I shoot it with a HVLP gun in a non-professional environment (including outside) and I'm happy with the results. Last price I paid from SW was about $160 a gallon w/ epoxy min 4 gallons.

 

[maa45069]

I agree with you I'm very sure that is the best way and provides the best results butt with the fact that I spent $ $102 even with my mistake LOL I think that for the money I would rather the ability to freshen up my paint but everything is just a preference and there is really no wrong way to do it I guess

 

[aleigh]

the thing i've learned is it doesn't matter what the paint looks like when you do it, it matters what it looks like year or two later. that said if you did good prep i see no reason why it wouldn't hold up. and plus at those prices you can always keep repainting it. what does the navy say, when in doubt paint it, and if you can't paint it, grease it?

 

[18operator]

It also matters where you store or park the truck. If it sits outside all the time, the paint will weather and fade quicker than parked in a garage or barn.

 

[maa45069]

Truth guess I'll be repainting in couple years.. Or buy a barn... Anyone see a barn on government liquidation?

 

[aleigh]

You might be joking (can't tell) but the tent maintenance shelters can be pretty approachable cost-wise, if you have room to pitch one. Even a big tarp setup can do wonders, anything to keep the sun off. UV destroys everything. seats, leather, gaskets, paint...

 

[maa45069]

I am serious I need to move out of my neighborhood. Hoa doesn't like my green friend...

 

[18operator]

I am serious I need to move out of my neighborhood. Hoa doesn't like my green friend...

Ain't that the truth! HOA's don't like to have any fun!

 

[aleigh]

that's the God's honest truth. City living basically expelled me to the country and frankly I'm liking it a lot more. I'm doubly cursed because of the HAM radio deal. You think people hate on MVs wait till you try to put up a HAM antenna in your yard.

 

[maa45069]

Just a quick update on the paint lol picked up some rustoleum earth brown and black for camo and the wife is chalking other than lines! Very happy indeed

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[mikey]

It looks like you color matched the incredible hulk.

Here is the paint code for the Behr that I used and it was a perfect match. I know it to be perfect because my deuce sites beside my 5ton which was painted at RRAD in 2012. I'll never use anything but Behr again, even on my parade trucks. My M38 hood came out excellent in Behr 24087 too.



Mikey

 

[my blood flows OD]

Mine looked brighter after the first couple hours, but then flattened out nicely. All 3 colors Behr house paint.

Wow your truck looks great! My m-813 is on Cate Rd in Barrington and will be ready for paint in a few weeks if you wanna do another one.
ill be finish up the tires in tomorrow.
l can't stand the yellow.
its at my buddy's shop and he covered the cab with one of my old m-105 covers. He said the yellow was to bright. It was keeping him up at night.

 

[Smckerigan]

I just got done with my Behr paint job, it was tan before and I just got the paint matched from the Behr paint codes. Turned out great

 

[71DeuceAK]

Fine looking truck there, Smckerigan!

 

[drivebymashing]

I will also be painting my m35a2 soon. I cant decide on all green or 3 color camo. It was originally all green some jack wagon did a crap job 3 color camo on it.

 

[maa45069]

So me and the wife finished the camo. Inversed the colors and I like the outcome a little bit different lol.

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[drivebymashing]

looks cool!! I like different

 

[scboolitcaster]

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So me and the wife finished the camo. Inversed the colors and I like the outcome a little bit different lol.

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I like the sunroof

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[trvctor]

I used a wagner house sprayer... I added some of the concrete floor traction grains to it for texture. turned out great! rub your skin right off. I love it!

priceless lmfao. how's the paint held up so far? is the texture still a good match to real carc?

 

[maa45069]

Texture has held up pretty nice but since I haven't washed it in couple years it looks like it has dulled a little not much.