i'd like to redo the trim itself with a metal alternative and powdercoat it black since a little bit towards the rear was already torn off, by an oh-so generous neighbor (who also egged the thing), which will be matching powdercoats with the grill protector and rack eventually. below the trim will definetely be black, whether it be spray paint or i up it to a more pro-looking car paint which is hardly worth the money since ill prolly end up taking it off while rallying anyway. the big ol' picnic bench bumpers i could probably get some rhino and coat that, that way it kind of has a grip to it. itll certainly be interesting. i just ordered some decals that are all white and im gonna use the superswamper as a racing stripe (heehee).

 

i believe i can get some stuff off other cars cuz im goin to the junk yard in a couple of days, and while im there look for whole cars i can rip off the lot to use for parts (the folks'll love to see our 6th car sitting in the driveway on cinderblocks).

 

 

do you reccomend any type of paint, or just spray? i seem to have that in abundance...

Skeet:

 

On Alleywagon '04, I'm using Truck and Implement Paint from TSC (Tractor Supply Co). It is an oil based enamel made by Valspar. It is available in spray cans, quarts and gallons, and a clear hardener is also available. There are about a dozen or so basic colors.

 

This is a good looking and durable paint. Levels out nicely, and has good enamally gloss - even without a clear coat. It is non-metallic, however, so it has that "stock car" look.

 

I would reccommend this on a utilitarian type Sube. You can touch up, and even replace entire panels, and keep it looking great. You should be able to do a really nice job for well under $100 if you prep it correctly.

 

good luck John

i was considering making it look nice, but then my pennypincing mind came on and said "to hell with that, im spraypainting." i guess it mentioned doing the bumper as well because otherwise it wouldnt match. black spray paint it is. pics when i get it done. naw, scratch that, pics when i get that and the limo tint done next week. that is, if i can borrow a digital camera from someone.