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IntenseDak39
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8/14/2002
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I just wanted some opinions on painting. I need to basically paint my whole bed over when i am done with it, paint some spots here and there, paint my bumper to match and such. I (of course) have the intense pearl blue paint. I am gonna learn how to paint by myself and do all the work myself. Now i have been told that it is hard to lay down a pearl paint and it is very easy to screw it up. On the other hand i have always liked Plum Crazy Purple (just as much as my Blue).
here's the question.....
should i keep my truck intense blue or paint the whole thing Plum Crazy? If yes it would be a big project because i would make sure that everything would be painted correctly and no blue showing.
please input
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Dan
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8/14/2002
12:32:59
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Blue
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kryp2nite
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8/14/2002
12:40:09
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i think someone else on here is getting ready to paint their dak plum crazy
but i think plum crazy would look awesome
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Dale
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8/14/2002
13:08:54
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Since your a beginner on painting, I say go with blue. And pearl isn't all that hard, it usually goes in the clear coate.
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diligentdave
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8/14/2002
13:33:32
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Do you just have the intense blue or do you have intense blue with a separate pearl? Separate pearls go in the clear coat. I dunno, a friend of mine's dad owns a body shop so I have him do it all. lol
I think that Jesse T does his own painting...
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LI Blackdak
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2002
13:33:41
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paint it orange
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Zaurusman
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8/14/2002
13:40:00
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I think you should go purple if you're willing to do the door jams, engine bay, etc as required for it all to match. Otherwise, I'd go blue.
That'll be two pennies, please.
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Zaurusman
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Lesley
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8/14/2002
15:00:44
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You should ask Intense Chuck for his 2 cents worth. He has painted most of his engine bay, pullies, engine mounts etc intense blue and clear coat. Looks absolutely fantastic.
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
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IntenseDak39
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8/14/2002
15:16:06
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lesley... thats a GREAT idea... suprised i didnt think of it ;-)
dave, the pearl is in the blue.. but still i require a clear coat. Jesse does paint and he does a pretty good job. I have had plenty of experience with painting... just never the good paint. I am just about the only one around here that can shake a rattle can and make it look like a mirror finish.
Zaurusman,
i plan on doing the jambs if i do it... i plan on painting my engine bay black... but the coolest part is i found some Plum Crazy Purple engine paint at autozone! woohoo!!
2 cents is in the mail
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Jesse T.
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8/14/2002
17:00:45
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Hell jah, paint it purple!!! And then get you some of those kamilion wheels like I was going to do, You will learn real fast, its not that hard to do, as far as perls, I have never shot one but my friend has, they look good in the light. I would go with the purple.
Jesse T.
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SuperBee
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8/14/2002
21:34:02
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im a BIG fan of plum Crazy
would be unique
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Lesley
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8/14/2002
21:53:25
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Hey, if you decide to do it, we want pics!
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55, Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL & tip, V8 TB, FMS 19 lb fuel injectors, 17x10 Boyd Smoothies, JBA 9mm cables, Lakewood chrome traction bars. Have, but not installed: 3.92s, Infinity Sound System
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Zaurusman
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8/14/2002
22:11:12
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Sounds really good, Intense! I like how you think, with the black engine bay making the purple engine items stand out! That's pretty slick!
I second Lesley's motion.
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kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2002
23:00:56
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but then would u have to chance ur name?
CrazyDak39?
PlumDak39?
PlumCrazy39?
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kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2002
23:01:08
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but then would u have to change ur name?
CrazyDak39?
PlumDak39?
PlumCrazy39?
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ZoochT/A
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8/14/2002
23:29:10
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Can you live with an imperfect paint job? If you do the job yourself, there's bound to be some part which you will wish you had done better. If
you have someone else do it, you most likely will
not notice imperfections as much. That's an awful lot of work, and the intense blue is such a nice color to begin with. Doesn't Dodge make an RT truck in a purple? Maybe you should just get one of those if you desire a change. Those intense blue trucks are hard to find! I don't know why you would want to change it. Forget the paint job and spend your money on a weekend getaway!
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kryp2nite
Dodge Dakota
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8/14/2002
23:36:00
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plum crazy and deep amythist arent even close
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BlackDakRacer
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8/15/2002
01:01:11
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lol plumdak39!!!!!
~eric
stay with intense man!
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IntenseDak39
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8/15/2002
05:51:46
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glad to hear all the opinions.....
lesley/zaur,
it would be a REALLLLLLLLY long project. I have pictures of my shelby motor.. i painted the engine bay black... and the engine was ferd red, aluminum, and daytona yellow.... let me look for the pics... it really stands out.
kryp2nite,
plumcrazy39
ZoochT/A,
i see what your getting at.... but there are a lot less purple daks out there... and my back half of my bed is primered..... and i have a hole in the bed..... no leaf springs..... coilovers....
... dont think it would much of a trade. I might do it or i might not.... (trust me, if i had the money i would have someone else do it)
i think i am gonna take my bed off and work on it at my grandfather's shop where i can practice painting.... if i like how i do then i might try the whole thing.
intensedak3.9
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Millhouse
GenIII
8/15/2002
06:21:04
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BLUE BLUE BLUE BLUE
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pbxr
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8/15/2002
07:17:59
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Hey Intense,Blue is the easiest, no jamb work etc. Purple would be cool, just take care with what ever kinda gun u use. If you use an HVLP (high volume low pressure)gun,you need a compressor with some KICK, typically 13.5 to 15 cfm, this usally means the tall $400. to $600. compressor. Thats the bad news with an HVLP. Good news, less runs,drips,but if u aint got da pressure welcome to the world of orange peel.
if you use a standard suction canister type, it requires less cfm. Thats the good news. The bad, you can run the he!! out of it, either way, get yer wet sanding arm ready. Since your gonna teach yourself(very comendable by the way), I'd stick with da Blue, trust me you will enough work ahead of you..
Good luck
brian
'01 Sport Auto 3.9, CC, 3923s, Intense Cold Intake, just installed Dynomax muffler
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mdandl
GenIII
8/15/2002
08:14:21
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i like the plum crazy, im painting wife's 00 dak in sept plum crazy, lot of work to change color , removing bed all trim and stuff but thats what i want
intense blue pearl , easy to spray if using good quality basecoat
i sprayed a ram that color in july no problem
if your new at it, take your time u can do it
mike
1997 Dakota Sport RC V6, Magenta, Dynomax Ultra Flow, K&N, APC Clear Corners, NR White Face Gauges, Mopar Boards, rails and Others to come
2000 Dakota Sport RC V6 Soon to be PLUM CRAZY
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IntenseDak39
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8/15/2002
15:18:58
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i think i can do it.... i just heard some bad stories dealing with pearl paints. What i really want to do is paint the back to match and then do some white flames at the front.
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Gooberlog
Dodge Dakota
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8/15/2002
21:45:49
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Intense
When i bought my dakota i wanted intense blue but they only had patriot blue but i love em both. I think if you faded the two colors together some how that would look awesome. Just my 2cents.
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IntenseDak39
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8/16/2002
00:19:43
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the only problem with that is the patriot blue is soooo blue that it makes the intense look kinda green. I have a ram's head sticker on my back window that is that color.
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pbxr
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8/17/2002
07:20:43
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Good luck with it Intense. Take your time,mix right and the results will follow. What kinda gun are you gonna shoot with?
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IntenseDak39
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8/17/2002
08:44:58
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i dont know yet.... my dad ran into my truck with my brother's jeep and i asked him to buy me a paint gun for his neglagence. He said he would but i havent got around to it yet. We have a 20 gallon "good" air compressor but my uncle has one of those 5 foot tall mother f'ers. I will probably do all the work at my grandfathers though because he has a shop, a compressor and some painting know how.
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dartman666
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8/17/2002
10:46:26
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come on all that work !! definitely gotta go limelight green !!!!
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IntenseDak39
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8/17/2002
18:02:19
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i think any of the ol' muscle car colors would be cool...... limelight, pink panther, plum crazy....
who wants to help
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pbxr1
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8/17/2002
19:44:19
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Definatly go with da 5 foot mother f'er. That compressor should have enough output. It may say it on the tank. Sata is the best in guns in my opinion, but just like our mods the best will cost ya, you can go with a mid leavel hvlp for around $150. clams.
See ya
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pbxr
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8/17/2002
19:44:51
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Definatly go with da 5 foot mother f'er. That compressor should have enough output. It may say it on the tank. Sata is the best in guns in my opinion, but just like our mods the best will cost ya, you can go with a mid leavel hvlp for around $150. clams.
See ya
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