Repaint Vehicle - Ideas, Thoughts?

[TX76513]

I am going to do a refinish on a 97 300D its going back to its original #744 paint. That's the MB part of this thread.

Since I haven't done a full car paint in over 10 years I am going to practice on my 90 F250 which so deserves some freshening as it looks like a big brown turd now. I only use this vehicle as a Lowes runner or to haul some miscellaneous vehicle/equipment around on a car trailer.

I found this two tone ford combination that allows me to retain some of the good existing paint and then update with a white accent. Looking for inspiration - any other ideas?

[t walgamuth]

Handsome color scheme.

[TX76513]

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

Handsome color scheme.

Thanks

And I should have added - this is where I am starting at

[Mike D]

Looks two toned already.

[chasinthesun]

I know the color scheme I would go for ,not ford but chevy c10 was scene carring it a few yrs ,red body with tan accent ,doesnt sound exciting but looks amazing.

[JB3]

I did a two tone rattle can job on same vintage f150 years ago, complete with a wavy pin stripe. the paint turned out actually pretty well, if I recall it was 15 or 20 cans of duplicolor. the pinstripe was my downfall, but I sort of made it work later on.

I think that truck is an ideal candidate for a roll on rustoleum paint job with wet sanding and buffing. Ive seen some incredible roller results on the web and always wanted to try it. as the paint is already poor on the pickup, i say go for it.

[catmandoo62]

if you want it to last do not use rattlecans they fade bad .what color is the benz #744

[TX76513]

Originally Posted by catmandoo62

if you want it to last do not use rattlecans they fade bad .what color is the benz #744

Its the original bright sliver metallic.

I wont use a rattle can - its so much easier to mix, load and shoot. The idea of painting the truck first was just to get me back into rhythm before I shoot the W210.

[TX76513]

Originally Posted by chasinthesun

I know the color scheme I would go for ,not ford but chevy c10 was scene carring it a few yrs ,red body with tan accent ,doesnt sound exciting but looks amazing.

I saw a few pictures that really looked good - probably going to stay with the brown involved somehow so I don't have to have that extra time of doing the engine compartment, jams, and behind the cab/bed.

[oldsinner111]

If I repaint,I'm not using that water color crap.

[TX76513]

Originally Posted by oldsinner111

If I repaint,I'm not using that water color crap.

Going with Omni MBPX solvent based base coat.

[oldsinner111]

yeah thats the way.I hate how EPA screwed up our paints.

[TX76513]

Paints done - end decision and result. It was helpful to do the ole truck first to get me back into the swing of things before I tackle the W210. Wish me luck

[JB3]

boy that turned out great, nice job

[pj67coll]

Nice job on the truck. Good luck with the 210.

- Peter.