Want to see pics of your rattle can paint jobs

[maxhann]

Hey guys, I would like some tips pointers, and pictures of your broncos that you have rattle canned. Thanks alot!

 

[73stallion]

did mine last year, it's faded since then. lot of sanding, i did mine one panel at a time.

 

[BronCowie]

I plan to rattle more of this dude this spring, but I did one corner last year when I replaced a broken flare. Wimbledon white is readily available, which works great for me.

 

[half cab]

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2009782#post2009782

keep in mind I copied the last page of that thread.

 

[hannibal61577]

Take a look through my build thread - it's only 5 pages so far: http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177175

I initially started out rattle canning the bronco and it was coming out pretty good until I started painting the larger areas like the hood. Then the paint started to get uneven. So I tried a different method that involves thinning some rustoleum with mineral spirits and rolling it on with a dense foam roller. Cheap and easy. Looks nicer than rattle can, but takes a bit longer. More details can be found in my build thread along with pictures. It may not be perfect but will work until I can get around to a good paint job.

 

[TN1776]

I'll be "that guy" and toss in some unsolicited opinions...

1. If you ever think you want to paint the rig with automotive paint, just remember you'll have to remove that layer of rattlecan paint.

2. By the time you buy enough cans to do the rig you are pretty close to the price of entry level automotive paint. A cheap HF spray gun and inexpensive paint will look (and last) better than spray paint.

Just a little food for thought...

 

[jperry1290]

look at tcpglobal their paint is pretty cheap and applied well. i too was gonna go the rattle job till i did a lot of research and found auto paint to be about the same price with more durability. pm if you want pics

 

[yewhi]

look at tcpglobal their paint is pretty cheap and applied well. i too was gonna go the rattle job till i did a lot of research and found auto paint to be about the same price with more durability. pm if you want pics

+1 on the TCP Global idea. Not a bronco (actually more difficult to paint, IMHO) but I used their paint to turn this...

Into this...

Using TCP paint, a $9.95 HVLP sprayer from Harbor Freight and virtually no experience.

Good stuff and durable with a nice gloss sans clear coat. Cost will be more out of the box, but it will look better and last longer than a rattle can. Down side is it is more mess, but probably worth it in the end.

 

[Rockmnky]

Rattle can flames now ten years old !!!!!! Been touched up twice in ten years !!!!!
still looks good !!!!!! This was suppose to be a temporary touch up until a full paint job!!

 

[redtail]

What I want to know is where you can get enough automotive paint to do a whole bronco for $20 ;D

 

[abn373]

Not rattle can, it's rhino lining...One of those love it or hate it things, but I have usually heard compliments. $600 was total price and it's nice to be able to throw tools on your hood without worrying about your paint. Its hunter green, BTW, even though it looks black in the pic. Got the UV protectant on as well for that price.