Lets talk PTM the front end

12stroker · Jul 4, 2013

VanoFord said:
There is an adhesion promoter that you first apply to plastic makin the area tacky enough for paint to adhere. If the ad prom isn't applied evenly and correctly then the paint job will not hold. This is usually the main reason most shops won't do the job.

All this chrome to PTM talk has got me itchin to do my grill. It'll be the first thing once the house sells (no free time). I'll make sure to do a detailed thread how-to for those weary of self etching.

Like my paint and the original post our paint isn't in a airsol can like most can find locally.

Strokin&Smokin · Jul 4, 2013

dodge_dbag said:
PSE had this truck posted on FB

Thanks man that is exactly what I was looking for.

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WHY NOT · Jul 4, 2013

That is defiantly a great looking truck, I wonder where he got the grille. Head lights and fogs look sweet as well.

VanoFord · Jul 4, 2013

dodge_dbag said:
Like my paint and the original post our paint isn't in a airsol can like most can find locally.

They make a sprayer for the DIY w/out needing a compressor. It uses a can of compressed air w/ a sprayer that has a bottle for auto paint. The sprayer actually atomizes the paint just like the spray guns will. I got mine from jegs.

Strokin&Smokin · Jul 4, 2013

WHY NOT said:
That is defiantly a great looking truck, I wonder where he got the grille. Head lights and fogs look sweet as well.

Yes I'm wondering this as well. They match perfectly and it is the same setup I want to keep some chrome and stay away from the blacked out look that everyone else has.

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12stroker · Jul 4, 2013

everything was done at plan n simple in houston if i am not mistaken.
http://plainansimple.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plain-an-Simple-by-design/334521036560615

12stroker · Jul 4, 2013

here are some photos

17BLKplat · Jul 4, 2013

All those lights are Robert's (plain an simple) work. He's the man. Great guy,
Great product. Have them on my truck with not a single hiccup since installation. Plus it helps blend the truck together so well!

chromehound · Jul 4, 2013

Dzchey21 said:
Like I already said it's only one additional step sand with 180, self etching primer, epoxy primer is what I prefer next because it requires no sealer and it is strong. Then base coat then the clear

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Does this work for the bumpers as well or just the plastic?

BlueOx · Jul 4, 2013

chromehound said:
Does this work for the bumpers as well or just the plastic?

I was wondering this myself!

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12stroker · Jul 4, 2013

Bumpers for them to stay right they need to be sand blast the chrome off or get a painted xl bumper or king ranch bumper that's just what the body shop said.

bigrpowr · Jul 4, 2013

Strokin&Smokin said:
Thanks man that is exactly what I was looking for.

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wonder how big that lift is ? exact look im going for.

Strokin&Smokin · Jul 4, 2013

bigrpowr said:
wonder how big that lift is ? exact look im going for.

I'm thinking its 4.5" and the wheels look like 22"s with 35's or 37's. that's just guessing looking at that pic and mine side by side from the same angle.

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Jeff@Spartan · Jul 5, 2013

Looks bigger than 4.5" to me. Maybe 4.5" with the 1" TEI?

jdgleason · Jul 5, 2013

Painting the textured stuff isn't bad at all... Sanding is the key. Smooth it out and then lay primer down thick. Takes care of any of the imperfections and the paint turns out great.

12stroker · Jul 5, 2013

VanoFord said:
They make a sprayer for the DIY w/out needing a compressor. It uses a can of compressed air w/ a sprayer that has a bottle for auto paint. The sprayer actually atomizes the paint just like the spray guns will. I got mine from jegs.

Yeah I will stick to a base coat clear coat paint job for that.