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any tips on where or how i can paint my 80' mikado 4x4 black for fairly cheap?

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1980 chevy luv 4x4

Try using the SEARCH icon out here. There is a $50 paint job thread out here and also many many others topics on the subject. By the way, BLACK is the hardest color to paint and make it look good. Your body work must be PERFECT for it not to show through. Remember, the darker the color (Black, Dark Blue, Purple etc) the better the body work HAS TO BE for it to look good.

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

like you mean no dents or scratches by saying body work?

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1980 chevy luv 4x4

Yes, dents and scratches. Body work must be perfect or it will show through like a neon sign. Metallic silver is another color that is tough to paint.

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

White shows less than most colors... Appliance white is a good color I think.

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75 Luv, 350 V8, TH350, Camaro rearend. New 1975 Luv Step side. Stock for now.
Grandmaster of the "Shade Tree" way.. I can't see the yard for all the cars. Come on down and we will sit on the porch and watch the grass grow.

ya thats what mine is i think right now. also my rims are white and i want to paint it all dull black

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1980 chevy luv 4x4

dull black should be good right?

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77-luv-stock (Selling or Parting out motor blew up)

75-luv mikado-V8 350 soon

Depends on what you want and how much you want to spend. Mine was light baby blue and heavy dark rust when I got it in march 06, I was embarassed it was so sick looking. Was living in a motel then and bought ten can of flat black at pamida and some primer that said rusty metal primer heh heh heh! Wire brushed the rust spots put the primer on with a brush and spray painted it in the motel parking lot. Best twenty dollar paint job in town, I say so myself! It still looks decent. Needs a little touch up baby blue showin through. Im happy though. My wheels were white, first thing painted flat black. I didnt tape anything or do any prep work other than wire brushing the heavy rust didnt even wash it, never have. Took about three or four hours total. I did this within a week of buying the truck. Could have doubled my money or made 500.00 bucks a couple of weeks later from a guy I gave a ride to to buffalo wy made a 150.00 for that. Live it Luv it!!

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1980 4x4

I understand what your are saying with the spray cans. Generally when I refer to painting a vehicle I'm in the mindset that I make all needed body repairs and replacements. Featheredge out all spots, scratches and repairs. Primer, block sand and check panel by panel to make sure it's in as good of shape as my abilities allow me to get them. Seal and paint with auto paint. Now there is alot of prior prep work not mentioned as well as a number of steps I didn't mention between priming and paint. It all depends on the job the individual is looking for. I have seen people literally happy with automotive paint jobs that was applied with a BRUSH . Good luck with whatever path you choose.

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In life there is the "Way things should be" and then "There's the way they are".

2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

There is a post on the $50.00 paint job. search here and on the net.
be prepared to read a lot.

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75 Luv, 350 V8, TH350, Camaro rearend. New 1975 Luv Step side. Stock for now.
Grandmaster of the "Shade Tree" way.. I can't see the yard for all the cars. Come on down and we will sit on the porch and watch the grass grow.