Superpeterbilt Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 It doesnt look bad Sam. It looks like it just pulled out of the pit on a rainy day. Its looks damm good to me.
olsbooks Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 I like it what you are after on the finish. Do you think the effect is still as intense when out in the sun or is it just the picture? For what it is worth from the bargain corner.....Something I found offers lots of forgiveness/redo opportunities is highly diluted cheap water based paints that come in first time "craft kits/finger paints". You can usually find a whole assortment of colors for a $1 from Hobby Lobby and sometimes Dollar General. Dilute it highly - guessing around 50 to 1. I use a large worn out brush and a Q tip and just slop away. At first it will not want to stick so it may take a bit of massaging and time. I go overboard with it and then go back with a damp Q tip to remove the excess. If you don't like the results, just wash it off under the sink or use a bit of Windex on a Q tip. It is more durable that chalk and works well (for me anyway) on fuel tank stains and oxidized aluminum parts.Good luck. Peace
kilrathy10 Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Hmmm....Curious.....That's an interesting look....Must be a northern weather type thing......Can't say I see that much, here....Mostly just rust and lots of dents and such.....However, it looks cool, though..... And you've sparked my interest with your color choice for this rig, as well..... Excellent choice....Everything looks good in orange.....
guitarsam326 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Thanks Guys! I actually took a decent pic of the back of my trailer this morning that sorta shows what im going for....only not the black grime, more of a sandy look if that makes sense JC- i use highly diluted oil paints. Its sort of the same idea as the acrylic paints, but it takes forever to dry so you have plenty of message time! JT- i knew i would get your approval on the color lol. Not sure about the weatheri g being geographical, ive seen this type of thing before...only not so heavy. I think ive used too much and ill try to tone it down some. Thanks for the encouragement fellas! Edited February 22, 2017 by guitarsam326
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Looks good Sam! I've got some pictures of the ones that haul out of the pit here near my house if you need any more reference photos.
guitarsam326 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Posted February 22, 2017 Looks good Sam! I've got some pictures of the ones that haul out of the pit here near my house if you need any more reference photos.send em to me man, especially if they show some good weathering
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 22, 2017 Posted February 22, 2017 Here is a couple of photos Sam. I thought that I had more. If you click the photo, you can go to my Flickr page and see a few more. Most of them will enlarge if you click on them. As you can tell there are a lot of colors involved in the build up on them. FullSizeRender(28) by Brian Smith, on Flickr IMG_1828 by Brian Smith, on Flickr
guitarsam326 Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) So i finished the trailer Friday just in time for Saturday's show. Heres a few pics, butim not gonna post under glass until I take some outside pics. Edited February 26, 2017 by guitarsam326
Tesla Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Sam,I really like the finish on your trailer! It looks right at home behind the Paystar!
Mopar - D Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Wow nice job looks like a first place winner to me.
olsbooks Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 You nailed it! NICE job.Look forward to seeing more pix.Peace
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 That is one sharp looking trailer! They look great together!!
Superpeterbilt Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Absolutely perfect combo. Great job Sam!
gatorincebu Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Mighty fine looking rig you have there ! Be Well Gator
jacobus Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 great work , nice combo , like this a lotjacobus
redneckrigger Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 Your paint and weathering work looks great, Sam. I have never gotten results I like, but if my efforts at weathering looked like yours, I'd be overjoyed!
guitarsam326 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks guys! I'm going to build a road platform or something i can use to take outside pics with my other builds
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