This is what I've used.

Here's what i use:




i really like the one rounded edge, and the other flat edge, it lets you cut in places like the door/fender gap perfectly!!!

Do you see any advantage to using a 6 inch wide one compared to Chargers 4 inch wide one ?

Beaulieu

"Do you see any advantage to using a 6 inch wide one compared to Chargers 4 inch wide one ?"

No...in fact the smaller size would make the job easier in the fender/body joints and some areas around the windshield. The larger goes quicker on the roof etc.

My lack of experience was a much bigger issue.

4" work just fine for me

Thought I would pop in to post some progress pics. I have been roller painting body panels one at a time in my basement over the winter. I have started to reassemble the truck and the front clip is almost done. Had some troubles with the hood where I accidentally sanded to primer on some sharp edges so I am starting over on it

Bob

oops, forgot the picture.

Bob

Another.

Bob

What kind/color paint is that Bob? Looks sweet.

Bob looks great did you end up using the Regal Red?
Now if only it was a mopar

Yep, It's Regal Red Rustoleum. About 8-10 coats per panel, final wet sand with 2000 grit and buffed with 3M Perfect it Foam Polishing Pad Glaze on a wool pad. The paint is still pretty soft and prone to damage when a wrench slips, probably because it hasent seen a temperature above 55 deg yet between the basement and outside here.

Here is a link to the project with more paint pics:


Truck Project

You know, if I take off my glasses and squint my eyes that Dodge P/U looks just like a GMC

Bob

the "leopard" spots you are getting is burn through from the looks of it. you sanded the top coat too much and the bottom is showing through.

Bob, my hat is off to you guys that take a car or truck down that far then bring it back, nice job

Bob,

The finish on your door is what I'm after, it's beautiful !

I know I can get the shine, so I guess another coat or 2 and sand only with 2000.

Thanks

i have a few of those also from buffing and how do i get rid of them?

Hey Bob, have you posted your progress on the 67-72 truck forum yet? I'm getting ready to start on my 69 long bed used the brightside. Yours is looking great.

OK, I've read most all of the pages on this second section and came to the conclusion using Brightside was the way to go for more reasons than 1.

My truck used to be army green (spray painted, pain in the crapper) and the green paint was fading pretty bad on the hood and roof. Had to look for another option so I just went back to black since that's what color the truck used to be.

I got so excited to paint the truck that I just went over everything right off the bat. I kind of regret doing that but it had to be wet sanded anyway since I didn't thin the paint out. After 3 coats I decided to try my hand at wet sanding. At first I used 1500 grit on my sanding block but that didn't take the orange peel out as fast as I had liked so I switched to 1000. Worked much better and the paint still had a pretty good shine to it (I could see it shine in my side mirrors driving down the freeway at night).

After wet sanding all of the orange peel out, I actually decided to put on another coat but thin it out this time with mineral spirits. Let me tell you something, I'm GLAD I thinned the paint out. Orange peel is much less than it was before and some spots actually have no orange peel.

At this point, I'm about 75% happy with how the paint looks. It looks good now but I know how good it can be with a little more work. I think I just decided to wet sand again and polish it up. The reason why I didn't just polish after the 3rd coat is because in some spots, the green was showing through. Anyway, onto some pictars





And some getting it dirty