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« on: July 07, 2006, 10:15:29 PM » |
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hey all been really busy with work and the new marriage.u know the (honey do) list... honey do this honey do that...any ways have a lil cash stashed away an i really wanna paint the bus. wanna do something sick on the side since theres alota space to do it or maybe just keep it original? not sure yet.Any suggestions on painting her? is there any special primer that should be used to help prevent corrosion? have some one who wants to airbrush a piece on the side of the van a lil leary though on what kinda paint he should be using? clear coat stuff like that...Any ideas??? hey whiz maybe i can fly u up here to do a crazy psychodelis piece for me..  hehe. |
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2006, 01:49:28 AM » |
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What you will have to do is first sand or scruff up your paint and do whatever body work needs doing . Then a good primer and then your color or , as in my case , colors sprayed . Then clear coated . Then your air brush art work . Use good automotive paint for any spraying . After the art work you will need to have that clear coated as well . On the top of my bus , ya know the white part , I am going to hand paint that with One Shot paints in a tye-dye motif . Actually sort of plan on painting the Magic Bus along the lines of my avatar only slicker . Best regards ,   |
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landboat
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2006, 10:15:30 PM » |
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yea sounds good thanks .....Maybe i will just take it to a pro have it stripped to the bone do the body work the right way an start from scratch.. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2006, 12:50:50 PM » |
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Fantastic projects in evolution here...ours (elly) were thinking of an öland flag on the roof and the same black/yellow as we have at the mo....not riveting but the inside were really gonna freak out on...all will be revealed my freinds..  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2008, 09:34:52 PM » |
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hey land got an idea for you before you take it to the shop if you're considering....get a buddy or two...rent a couple sanders (or if you have one or two you can borrow) and over a weekend strip the bus yourself. this will have ALOT of money. if you plan on havin all the work done you shouldnt worry about hitting the weatherstripping(seals) because they should be replaced anyway. when you strip it dont be shy. go with anywhere from 40-120 grit paper depending on what you can find in the store. a case of beer and a couple of buddies and you might get it done in a night. WEAR A DUST MASK AT LEAST if not a respirator. and SAFETY GLASSES. paint dust in you eyes is not fun. you might be surprised that the body wont be so bad after all  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2008, 12:56:29 AM » |
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One thing to remember if a pro does it they charge by the hour for cleaning and prep. If you go to someone just to spray it that's all they do you have to prep the work first. I'd at least strip and primer yourself that way you know whats under you new paint. You'll also know you cleaned all the small nooks out where rust can appear. A paint shop might not be worried about getting every detail on a repaint.
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« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2008, 09:45:55 AM » |
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Good advice guys, but just to let you know Landboat has already painted his bus. Here's a current picture You are not allowed to view images. Please register or login |
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2008, 02:05:27 PM » |
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thanks for that sound advice guys  , and thank you gosta for posting that pic would have took me like an hour as i am not at all puter friendly  . Yea bus looks pretty good but i would like to eventually do it over properly and strip it to the bone and address all areas. but for now she is nice an clean an i am happy with that.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2008, 08:44:04 PM » |
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Wow! It looks terrific!
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2008, 01:29:21 AM » |
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wow! love the color scheme, and the visor is awesome! swell bus!
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« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2008, 01:19:53 PM » |
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agreed, you have a beautiful bus! i adore the poker visor.
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« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2008, 08:30:20 PM » |
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Its like Christmas again all these paintjobs and stuff. the best part is there will be more busses around longer!!!!!!  |
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