My 98 K1500 reg cab shortbox is needing some love. Its got ~300k kms and the frame/body is showing some rust. My plan this year is to pull everything off the frame - blast and coat it, and at the same time get the truck body repaired/painted as well. While I'm there ill be rebuilding/replacing what is needed but leaving the trans/engine as ill be swapping those out down the road.
I'm thinking the cheapest way to get this done is to modify my carport into a spray booth (poly line it, install fans etc.). This would allow me to work on items and paint as I go so I'm not leaving primer or anything exposed for too long. I'd first strip down the frame and blast/paint it, then do the bed, cab, front fenders and hood.
I've never painted in probably umm 10 years. The truck has single stage paint on it right now - should I be nervous? Some areas have a little bubbling..
Any advice is appreciated! I'm probably a little light on the deets so lemme know and I can give ya some more!
I'm thinking the cheapest way to get this done is to modify my carport into a spray booth (poly line it, install fans etc.). This would allow me to work on items and paint as I go so I'm not leaving primer or anything exposed for too long. I'd first strip down the frame and blast/paint it, then do the bed, cab, front fenders and hood.
I've never painted in probably umm 10 years. The truck has single stage paint on it right now - should I be nervous? Some areas have a little bubbling..
Any advice is appreciated! I'm probably a little light on the deets so lemme know and I can give ya some more!