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mcate
07-17-2016, 06:22 AM
Well, my 1st semi truck is in the books. Truck was repainted (single stage) back in 2010, & paint was faded & oxidized really bad. I decided to hit it with Menz FG400 & orange pads. The paint responded well to that combo. The hood & front fenders were easy. The roof of the cab was another story. I'm 56, & climbing on the engine & on the truck's crane to get at the roof was a "bit" of a challenge. (Thanx to my buddy who works there for helping me with that part) Anyway, after IPA wipedown I gave it a nice coat of Powerlock & called it a day.
GSKR
07-17-2016, 06:32 AM
Very nice work.
bill walsh
07-17-2016, 07:58 AM
nice job on that big truck
precisionmobile85
07-17-2016, 08:04 AM
Looks great man. I'm sure he knows other guys with big rigs like that. I did an international dt 466 I think. A little smaller than that but then I ended up doing 2 more after that. Nice work
Paul A.
07-17-2016, 08:29 AM
That looks like a good workout. Nice results and i bet the owner loves it again!
mcate
07-17-2016, 08:30 AM
Thanx! Yeah, the company has a 1-ton truck, & 4 Silverado pickups that they want me to do. So it looks like I'm going to get some more work out of it.
fly07sti
07-17-2016, 08:37 AM
Truck came out great. How long did it end up taking you?
mcate
07-17-2016, 09:26 AM
7 1/2 hrs. And that was with help on the roof
Sizzle Chest
07-17-2016, 09:19 PM
Wow! A lot of area to cover! Nice work!
coles_paint_correction
07-19-2016, 12:31 AM
Must feel nice to see the change and that shine! Great work!
Mike@DedicatedPerfection
07-19-2016, 01:14 AM
Nice work on that classic Kenworth!

I can imagine that was a workout.
mcate
07-19-2016, 07:46 AM
Nice work on that classic Kenworth!

I can imagine that was a workout.

Yes, & it got pretty hot in the afternoon. I was beat when I got home. Was supposed to do a '13 Mustang the next day, but the guy cancelled. Didn't hurt my feelings at all!
INPro
07-29-2016, 08:22 PM
Brought that old school beaut back to life! Does Powerlock change in adhesion or longevity on single stage paints??
mcate
07-31-2016, 09:25 AM
Brought that old school beaut back to life! Does Powerlock change in adhesion or longevity on single stage paints??

Thanx! I've always gotten good longevity from PL, but this is the 1st time I've used it on single stage.
ShaneB
07-31-2016, 10:38 AM
Great work! I've done a few interior's on semi's but never had to do an exterior yet. I'm a little intimidated by them honestly cause I'm not sure what I'd be getting into but would love the opportunity to work on one.