Beginning my build thread....

[ekim]

I have struggled with the painting as you may have read earlier on.... I have decided to post anyway and let you folks help me out.... I know there are plenty of detail issues... I am trying to save this body before ordering and getting started on its replacement.... Looking for advice... I am going to pin stripe the fenders and cab line where the two colors meet..... Whagt color do you guys feel would be best..... ready.....go!

Michael

[Ekimjr]

i would do one or two shades darker red with a high gloss finish

[dabears]

Man you paint looks like glass!! Awesome start. with that color combo you could use any number of colors for pin stripe... that's a toughy. I would maybe buy a few and hold it up to the side and see what feels right

[ekim]

Thanks Dabears.... I have been comparing..... Right now against my better judgement I think Black is in the lead........Maybe even white....lets hope there is no grey area...lol Thanks for your input Sir

Michael

[Exclusive RC]

honestly bro, i think its a great first paint job, ive seen far worse from guys who have been doing it a while!, and ive done a real truck in similar colors and trust me when I tell you, GOLD pin strip will def set it apart, try it out I think you will be surprised.... keep the pics coming!

[glorydays24]

The color combo is spot on.:eek::cool::jaw::bounce: I'm like Aaron about the color of pinstripe...hard choice. I think gold would look killer. Wish I could paint like that.

Big John

[Ekimjr]

For all of you hoping to put out a quality paint like that you must call your kid three times a day saying how bad it is that is the the key ask ekim lol love ya pops

[RodneyO]

I think gold would be a better choice.Think the black will take away from it.Gold would definitely make it pop.Awesome job on the paint.

[Exclusive RC]

I'm telling you bro, everyone agrees, gold will do it!

[ekim]

GOLD!!!!!!!!! I appreciate the input... SURVEY SAYS>>>>>>> GOLD! I will be getting that GOLD on in a few days I hope. I really do appreciate it,, I would not have thought about GOld. As for my son.....SHUT UP!!! (he is right) lots of calls with me complaining about the paint flashing, the weather, and how often I had to have do overs...LOL.

Michael

[flatdeck]

Michael you can't do any thing with your kid, he will tell all.... LOL... Great paint and I like Brian's colour pick of GOLD....


Wayne

[ekim]

Another last minute change.... Let it be known I respect all of the input I have got to this point.... Where I will not be laying any pinstriping down on the red alone I think I may have to choose a nice charcoal pinstiping that will marry the two colors together. Gold is still out there for me, but I think it would be rock star if I where going to have it independent the of the other colors. For the puropose of which I am going to use it I think a charcaol color (slightly darker than the silver) may be best???? Somebody please talk me down if I am incorrect........?????????

Michael

[ekim]

Yes Wayne... my son is 26 years old and will still tattle on his papa.... LOL Love that boy.... but you can't sneak anything by him...LOL

Michael

[Ekimjr]

nope you sure cant haha your just getting old lol

[ekim]

Getting closer... not happy with the clear coats fragile nature.... will do a replacement body I think with an improved/lessons learned mentality..thanks for your help....sorry no gold.... I wanted to stay dark....maybe not so smart.... oh well I'm learning

thanks guys

Michael

[dabears]

the black looks good! and remember its your truck your opinion matters most

[RodneyO]

Actually the black doesn't take away from it.Looks good.Keep us posted on progress.