Roller Paint Job on a PIlothouse

[grey beard]

Roller Paint Jobs?

After a week of trying various techniques and methods, I have conquered this system. Took a quart or paint applied wrongly and wet sanded off seven times before I got it right, but the finish is far shinier than any enamel I have ever sprayed – rivals clear coat in my thinking. What you see is just the way it dried – no wet sanding or buffing after the coat you see here. Brightside Polyurethane by Interlux.

If any of you have interest in this stuff, drop me a SSAE and I’ll send you a copy of the journal I kept during the learning process.

Thanks

Dave Erb

1176 Sheep Hill Road

New Holland, PA 17557

[bob_amos]

Brightside Polyurethane by Interlux. I've seen this stuff used on boats. Actually helped a friend do some paint work with it. His came out great. Self leveling and the shine was much better than expected right out of the cans. It didn't look as good as yours seems to look from the photo though. But then, it was years ago and todays paints may be more advanced. The truck looks great.

[PatS....]

Roller Paint Jobs?

After a week of trying various techniques and methods, I have conquered this system. Took a quart or paint applied wrongly and wet sanded off seven times before I got it right, but the finish is far shinier than any enamel I have ever sprayed – rivals clear coat in my thinking. What you see is just the way it dried – no wet sanding or buffing after the coat you see here. Brightside Polyurethane by Interlux.

If any of you have interest in this stuff, drop me a SSAE and I’ll send you a copy of the journal I kept during the learning process.

Thanks

Dave Erb

1176 Sheep Hill Road

New Holland, PA 17557

Dave, the truck looks great!!!

How about the readers digest version of the process that finally worked for you? I'm not sure I would do it on my Chrysler because of arthritis in my hands. After not too much sanding they cramp up a get quite painful, so lots of sanding would be a problem.

Thanks!!

Pat

[52B3B108]

Dave, the truck looks great!!!

How about the readers digest version of the process that finally worked for you? I'm not sure I would do it on my Chrysler because of arthritis in my hands. After not too much sanding they cramp up a get quite painful, so lots of sanding would be a problem.

Thanks!!

I'd like to try that too, but have the same issue of bones and muscles that don't cooperate.

[55 Fargo]

Dave the paint looks awesome, and with a sponge roller too boot. I have experiment with Tremclad, and rollers, the results are very good with either system, once you get the knack for the rolling. Can hardly wait to see the finished product...Fred

[bmt47p-15]

Very nice looking paint job! Love the shine you achieved! Nice!

[knuckleharley]

Dave,how in the world did you get a paint roller to roll paint around the small curvy areas like the headlights?

[grey beard]

Had to be the toughest panel to learn on I could have picked. All those curves made wet sanding without going through lots of fun, too. Actually, now that I have the technique down, I beleive I can paint the rest of the vehicle with one more quart - takes very little paint per coat. In some cases the paint was dry enough to wet sand the same day it was applied. Sure does shine pretty well, not?

[PatS....]

Had to be the toughest panel to learn on I could have picked. All those curves made wet sanding without going through lots of fun, too. Actually, now that I have the technique down, I beleive I can paint the rest of the vehicle with one more quart - takes very little paint per coat. In some cases the paint was dry enough to wet sand the same day it was applied. Sure does shine pretty well, not?

Yup, that shine is purdy:D

[knuckleharley]

......... Sure does shine pretty well, not?

Yeah,it does. What did you use for reducer? What kind of rollers did you use?

[grey beard]

I used several different quality rollers during my tuition period - I learn slowly. The paint can be applied with any cheap roller - yellow ones from wallyworld are fine, cause you have to use a second roller that is nearly dry to go over the paint after it is laid down. That roller should be a good quality high density white type like Home depot sells. I reduced the paint with Interlux 333 brushing thinner that they recommend. Works best at around 30 to 40 percent reduction, depending on the temperature.

[Buddy Wilson]

Looks great Dave, my SASE is on the way. Thanks in advance!