Why is my M1123 black?

[Lowmaks]

I've been searching Google and SS for weeks not wanting to ask this silly question. I've read a lot about the factory paint and painting and repainting techniques, but I can't find anything on why/who/when these trucks get different paint than the woodland or tan schemes. I've seen these trucks in all black (mine), all white, and terra cotta for sale from GP. Is it GovPlanet painting these?
I guess my real question is who painted my M1123 black and why?

(edited for grammar/clarification)

 

[Lowmaks]

Also, the only information GP would/could give me about the truck's history is that it was deployed overseas with Marine Corps...if that helps.

 

[99nouns]

Maybe they were more used for Executive Escort Missions

 

[swiss]

I was looking at some CUCV's in the past that were all black and were painted by local swat teams in the past.

 

[Lowmaks]

I was looking at some CUCV's in the past that were all black and were painted by local swat teams in the past.

I am pretty sure (not 100%) that the only parties to have had this HMMWV were the Marine Corps, GovPlanet, and me. There probably isn't another way to tell though. No CARFAX for MVs lol

(Edited for autocorrect)

 

[swiss]

Sometimes the local gov groups did turn vehicles back in to the government. Does it look like a half baked or professional paint job?

 

[Lowmaks]

Sometimes the local gov groups did turn vehicles back in to the government. Does it look like a half baked or professional paint job?

Definitely a military job. There are runs, missed spots, and I haven't seen any green under the flaws in the paint. It looks like it goes strait from black to metal in the bed where the only bad chips came up.

 

[Lowmaks]

The best way to describe it would be that it looked like someone who knew what they were doing did the paint very quickly. Full coverage over everything metal, but too much in a couple spots, the entire bottom is the same color, but there is over spray and drips even on the tires. The roof, hood, doors, and exterior of the bed look very good, but the bed has one big chip with no other color visible before the metal. Its at least 2 full coats judging again by chipping, and the bottom (undercarriage) has lots of drip spots.

 

[99nouns]

Wait., no green or light tan primer?

 

[Lowmaks]

Wait., no green or light tan primer?

Not in the bed where the only bad chip came up, but the hood retaining clip had some green where the black coat missed, and the entire interior is green. I haven't seen tan anywhere on this truck. A small chip came off the half shaft boot when it flexed, and there was red in the chip. IDK

 

[Lowmaks]

Wait., no green or light tan primer?

Oh, and also straight from black to metal on the screws that hold the headlight bracket on, and the tow/cargo loops in front and back on the bumpers (the metal loops for towing or tying it down)

 

[Lowmaks]

Only spot I could find that I hadn't covered up yet

 

[Lowmaks]

Here's another one from a part that is more likely not be a replacement part (it's a body rivet)

 

[Lowmaks]

This bracket was in the cabin...likely from the air conditioning mounting equipment.

 

[Lowmaks]

Inside the headlight ring...

 

[Lowmaks]

Wait., no green or light tan primer?

So there are a few spots with the green primer, but only between parts not normally accessible without removal. All the exterior stuff seems to be straight from metal to flat black...2 coats, likely a black primer and flat black top coat. I have absolutely no clue. Hence, my inquiry to the more knowledgeable MV members... (thanks so far)

 

[NDT]

I would call GP's "contractor" in Albany and ask them why they painted your truck that color. My favorite is the red oxide primer colored one.

 

[Lowmaks]

I would call GP's "contractor" in Albany and ask them why they painted your truck that color. My favorite is the red oxide primer colored one.

I don't know if it was them or if the military or other government entity would have painted them. I figured GP would just sell them as is for biggest profit. Are you guessing it was them or do you know?

 

[Action]

Wow! 13 of the 19 posts are from the OP. Seriously, though, how would we know who painted your truck? Look for an autograph in the lower corner.

 

[NDT]

I don't know if it was them or if the military or other government entity would have painted them. I figured GP would just sell them as is for biggest profit. Are you guessing it was them or do you know?

I have seen 18 billion HMMWVs and they are either NATO 3 color or sand. Maybe a few were painted up for recruiting. GP's people painted these ex-USMCs and installed the "Plan B" doors etc.