Getting ready to paint the 09

[1986cucvM1009]

I am finally ready to throw some color on my m1009. I'm using 383 green from rapco and I've heard it has a little bit of a shine to it and its smoother than the original carc finish. I plan on spraying two medium coats then let it flash dry and one light coat to give it a rough finish like the original paint. Before i comit, does any body think its a good idea. I think it will work, just want to hear some opinions.

 

[Fredo Corleone]

We paint alot with Gillespie paint and if you want a flatter finish reduce it 4 to 1 with Tolulene.

 

[Fredo Corleone]

Check out http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members/evil-dr-porkchop-albums-cucv-m1009.html

 

[MT4222]

I am debating weather i should use carc 383 green or the rapco substitute 383 to paint my m1009. Has anyone painted their mv's using the rapco rattle cans? I would like to see pictures of some of your trucks painted with rapco.

Thanks.

 

[MT4222]

I am debating weather i should use carc 383 green or the rapco substitute 383 to paint my m1009. Has anyone painted their mv's using the rapco rattle cans? I would like to see pictures of some of your trucks painted with rapco.

Thanks.

 

[ajsmith184]

If it wont give you the finish you like, why not use Sherwin Williams 383 carc? In stock, at least at their Brighton location..Buddy shot his buggy with 1 coat and it looks great...Will be using it on mine next month when I get going on it.

 

[WillowRun]

What is the difference in the finish with the SW paint? I have two that need a re-paint soon and I can't seem to make up my mind what to use.
Thanks

 

[cucv1833]

I am debating weather i should use carc 383 green or the rapco substitute 383 to paint my m1009. Has anyone painted their mv's using the rapco rattle cans? I would like to see pictures of some of your trucks painted with rapco.

Thanks.

I used Rapco 383 rattle cans for my Oh-9. I bought a mixed case of 12. 6-green, 4-brown and 2-black and then bought a few extra cans of flat black from the store. It was plenty to do my truck and still had a little left to do other things like Generator and M101 trailer.
I like the outcome but if I ever did it again I would spray it with a gun using all OD green and probaly go with rapco again.

You can see pics in the thread in my sig or album.

 

[muddobber40]

The Dually has Gillepsie CARC 383 substitute as its base. The single wheel M1028 has their current issue Olive drab. I can get a picture of a whole truck sprayed with the 383 when I get back to my other computer.

 

[Gojo1812]

The Dually has Gillepsie CARC 383 substitute as its base. The single wheel M1028 has their current issue Olive drab. I can get a picture of a whole truck sprayed with the 383 when I get back to my other computer.

Is that single wheeler green or gray? I really like that color, it looks awesome!!

 

[muddobber40]

THe single wheel is Gillepsie's 34086 Lusterless OD green. Little clearer pictures of the actual color below.

 

[Gojo1812]

Thanks!