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[ford4x4fun]

I am in the putting my truck back together faze, and starting to look into painting my truck. Seeing how it is not going to be a 4x4 highway queen and actually used as a 4x4 toy what do you all think about using a roll in bed liner as a paint? Here is a photo I found of one done.

[sargentrs]

That truck looks too uniform to be rolled on. Sprayed on maybe? Still looks cool.

[ford4x4fun]

I read the article on that truck it was a spray in... I think I would be able to spray it Maybe not be able to get it that even though!

[fomocoguy]

There is one reason that I wouldn't do it. If it ever started to look bad, or you decided to change the color, removal would be a nightmare. I think if you kept all the chrome and shiny trim it would probably look pretty cool though!

[flyboy2610]

Is that special radar absorbing paint?

[robroy]

Good afternoon Ford4x4Fun,

I've been curious about how that would look for a Bumpside for a while. And Craig actually made a post asking for opinions on this a while back that might interest you: Bad Idea or Good Idea?

At the time I replied to Craig saying that I thought this type of finish looked good on the more plain lines of modern pickups, but might diminish the beautiful curves of a Bumpside.

But now that I'm thinking it over again, I'm not sure--it might look great. It sure looks practical and tough-as-nails compared to paint!

Robroy

[PhantomoftheBumpside]

Go for it!

Go for grit!

COLOR IT! (To accentuate the body lines)

And make sure you use one that's UV safe...

Recommendation - http://www.nonslipcoating.com/colorchart.htm

[woods]

I actually did this to a Jeep CJ. It was really thrashed and rusty. A buddy of mine was starting a spray in bed liner business and hosed it for the price of material. Tell you one thing, it sure made it quiet (for a Jeep). It's a lot like getting a tattoo, make sure you REALLY want it.

[basketcase0302]

I'm one of the 62% here this morning, go for it! I also know how brutal the Florida environment is down there and this should help the body last a little longer.

[tmcalavy]

Seen a few locally this way...all but one is peeling, looks like crap when it peels...save your money or try something smaller first.

[PhantomoftheBumpside]

So what you are saying is that only seen 1 guy's truck in your neck of the woods who actually took the time and money to do good prep work and buy good quality liner with UV-protectant, and that everyone else just rolled or shot the cheaper stuff over their dirt and or rust to hide it for a while.

[ford4x4fun]

I am thinking I am going to do this. But I will buy the good stuff and do a the best prep work that I can. I have hauled wood and stuff in trucks that have this stuff and it really is bullet proof. Done correctly I have only seen one get messed up. That was a buddy of mine that loaded his motorcycle wrong and than drove over 1200 miles with the kickstand down. It wore a quarter size hole in it to the metal. I will keep you all posted on how I do this. I have get the proper equipment to spray it on first and than I will practice on the underside of the cab and bed before I do the exterior. So I am thinking for about 1000 dollars I will have a bullet proof "paint" job that I can take the woods and not worry about scratching!

[robroy]

Good afternoon Ford4x4Fun, I really like this idea! I can't wait to see how it turns out. Our trucks are supposed to be outdoor creatures after all!

Robroy

[ford4x4fun]

I think I am going to keep it simple, and go with the black, and than a gray in the interior. I think that will make the shocks and springs stand out. I need to pull my sport custom badges out and clean them up real good. I think with those on her all shiny with the chrome bumpers and the thin 69 trim the truck will look pretty darned cool. Here is a photo of the durabak sample they sent me.

[robroy]

Good evening Ford4x4Fun,

That sample looks excellent! Looks extremely tough. And being able to sharpen your pocket knife on your hood will be nice. I know, Woods might have said "Samurai Sword," instead of pocket knife but I'm just a cadet.

Robroy