Pete's (Now Nate's) 2003 Denali Budget Build thread

[kwOH]

Spent a couple hours at the Auto Paint Shop getting my colors mixed, clear coat, reducer and hardener and picking up other supplies

Decided to go with my original idea of black on bermuda blue.

Made a couple animated GIF's to show the Bermuda in action.

Very very excited to see this happen.....Big ass bag of

 

[Sevenevez]

Very very excited to see this happen.....Big ass bag of

hahaha.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Spent a couple hours at the Auto Paint Shop getting my colors mixed, clear coat, reducer and hardener and picking up other supplies

Decided to go with my original idea of black on bermuda blue.

Made a couple animated GIF's to show the Bermuda in action.

Oh baby!! Here we go!

 

[Sevenevez]

Oh baby!! Here we go!

haha there is NO turning back!

 

[Tonyrodz]

haha there is NO turning back!

It's gonna be friggin nice once it's finished! I can't wait.

 

[MadDogDelpho]

So pumped.

 

[adventurenali92]

Here we go gents! Looking forward to seei. The results!

 

[Sevenevez]

started on bodywork yesterday. pretty much sanded and scuffed until the sun went down. my right hand was so sore i could barely lift a beer can.

the hood had a few little areas where the clear was faded/oxidizing. might not look like it but it's smooth as a baby now.

just in case anybody is wondering. These black plastics are super easy to remove. Just (6) 10mm screws from the bottom then pull them straight up.

then the painted cladding pulls apart like a Hot Wheels track and has one plastic clip in the front wheelwell

I got through doing the Hood, front Bumper, and the whole passenger side. The paint is damn nice on this thing considering its a '03. Makes things a lot easier. Front bumper needs more work and a little body filler and more sanding. Also have a scratch/groove on the rear passenger side needs a lil glaze love. Still got plenty more to do. One thing is for sure, you will never see the Pewter paint glossy and shining again! haha

 

[Fosscore]

Wow! Nice work. Look forward to the progress.

 

[Rocket Man]

 

[05Single]

 

[MadDogDelpho]

This truck makes me

 

[Sevenevez]

This truck makes me
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haha thats not awkward at all

 

[Tonyrodz]

Coming along nice so far. How you gonna get to the roof? That'll suk a little.

 

[Rocket Man]

Oh crap Mad Dog's here and it just got weird.

 

[PG01]

This truck makes me
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haha thats not awkward at all

Coming along nice so far. How you gonna get to the roof? That'll suk a little.

Oh crap Mad Dog's here and it just got weird.

Tony made it weirder.... coming along nice...

 

[Sevenevez]

Coming along nice so far. How you gonna get to the roof? That'll suk a little.

yes, the roof will be a bit of a pain. i will probably just remove the roof rack and then lay up there with my bucket and sand away and i will probably tackle that next. When it comes to spraying, the roof is always the first thing i spray, so the air hose isnt touching anything i just sprayed. Plus it's the least seen area so the quality doesnt have to be immacullate.

Really, nothing i do is EVER perfect, but i get better everytime.

i guarantee this Denali won't be rolling across Barrett-Jackson with an immaculate paint job. But i will get to my goal. When i have a thought.. it HAS to execute

 

[Sevenevez]

This is not a scene from Pulp Fiction

New Gun(s) came in.

I already own a Devilbiss kit. But that kit needs more CFM to spray. This Eastwood Concours Pro is virtually the Only HVLP gun that will spray great at a low CFM. Premeditated research for garage budget painting (compressor/gun).

 

[Tonyrodz]

yes, the roof will be a bit of a pain. i will probably just remove the roof rack and then lay up there with my bucket and sand away and i will probably tackle that next. When it comes to spraying, the roof is always the first thing i spray, so the air hose isnt touching anything i just sprayed. Plus it's the least seen area so the quality doesnt have to be immacullate.

Really, nothing i do is EVER perfect, but i get better everytime.

i guarantee this Denali won't be rolling across Barrett-Jackson with an immaculate paint job. But i will get to my goal. When i have a thought.. it HAS to execute

At 240, I couldn't pull that off! I'd cave that roof in.

 

[adventurenali92]

This is not a scene from Pulp Fiction

New Gun(s) came in.

I already own a Devilbiss kit. But that kit needs more CFM to spray. This Eastwood Concours Pro is virtually the Only HVLP gun that will spray great at a low CFM. Premeditated research for garage budget painting (compressor/gun).

So when your done with your truck you can paint the roof of my xl! Lol. You need more elective right?! Haha.