josh817 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Got a 1971 Datsun 521 as a daily driver. Built her to be a dog, thrash around and not even care. Most of her isn't Datsun anymore. That being said, she has some patina, some people like it, I don't. Never wanted to paint her because 1) The whole point of the build was to have something that I can have fun driving, not worry about dings or anything 2) She sleeps outside with the animals, hobo's, and crazy Texas weather such as hail and as stated above, I don't really care as long as the glass doesn't break3) Because she stays outside in the sun and weather, I know any cheap paint job will fade quicklySo I figured painting it with bed liner. Our shop neighbor has a spray gun that can handle the thick goo paint but I'd rather brush it on. I did the interior of the truck with it and its holding up great. I don't think it will look good if I use the type with the gritty rubber stuff in it but I don't know if they make it without the grit. It's tough stuff though and I can paint over less than perfect surfaces! It comes out looking like a really bad paint job however... Trying to look for colors other than black, honestly I think I'd rather do black or that military green, I'm open to other options.Thoughts? Edited March 30, 2013 by josh817 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Wrinkle Paint ala "Moosezilla" the Topless VW Microbus featured in the early 80's in DB&HVW's! Just a hose to "wash"--helps if the Color you paint it is congruent with local mud/dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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