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I'm going to paint my truck
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:28 PM
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600XCSpecial
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Current Sled: Polaris 600 XC SP
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Hey guys,
I'm going to be painting my truck this summer and I'm looking for advise on what brand of paint to use, and what colors.
Right now I'm leaning towards doing a flame job on the hood and fenders (I know it's over done, but I like it anyways) If you have any ideas besides flames, I'm open to hearing them to (just not to complicated please)
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:36 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts 
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Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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i think bubble flames would be sweet. and they can be even ghost flames
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster 
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:38 PM
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Polaristhewayout
Rider of sleds
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1008 Posts 
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Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Webster, South Dakota
Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500
2008-2009 Miles: 100
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said it once, i'llk say it again, nearly nude/nude ladies.
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:40 PM
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600XCSpecial
Finally has a hi-speed hookup!!
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102 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 1st 2006
Location: Wi
Current Sled: Polaris 600 XC SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1000woohoo
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Quote originally posted by Polaristhewayout
said it once, i'llk say it again, nearly nude/nude ladies.
^^
mkay, I'm a girl, that would be kinda weird.
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:46 PM
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Polaristhewayout
Rider of sleds
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1008 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Webster, South Dakota
Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500
2008-2009 Miles: 100
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lol, my bad i ussually just assume people on here are guys... thats my fault sorry
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:48 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
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Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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Quote originally posted by 600XCSpecial
Quote originally posted by Polaristhewayout
said it once, i'llk say it again, nearly nude/nude ladies.
^^
mkay, I'm a girl, that would be kinda weird.
Some girls probably wouldnt mind. Do you plan on painting it yourself or taking it to a shop?
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March 23rd 2009 at 5:54 PM
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600XCSpecial
Finally has a hi-speed hookup!!
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102 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 1st 2006
Location: Wi
Current Sled: Polaris 600 XC SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1000woohoo
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Quote originally posted by bobp53916
Some girls probably wouldnt mind. Do you plan on painting it yourself or taking it to a shop?
I'm doing it myself, my brother in law has a paint booth I can use, I might use his air gun or I might get my own, I haven't decided yet.
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March 23rd 2009 at 6:02 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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Quote originally posted by 600XCSpecial
Quote originally posted by bobp53916
Some girls probably wouldnt mind. Do you plan on painting it yourself or taking it to a shop?
I'm doing it myself, my brother in law has a paint booth I can use, I might use his air gun or I might get my own, I haven't decided yet.
Definitely go with a base coat/clear coat, will last alot longer. As far a brand, depends on what you want to spend. If money isnt really a big concern I would go with PPG or R-M Diamont, 2 high end brands I've used for years and never had an issue. If you want to go economical, I would use Crossfire, its a Martin Seynor brand, Not sure who all carries it but I use to buy it at NAPA. About 1/3 the price of others and have a good quality clear coat. I sprayed my 92 Trans Am and my Porsche 944 with crossfire 3 years ago and its held up very well. As far as the gun, make sure you have the appropriate cap/needle/nozzle for the type of paint your spraying. With base/clear you want alot smaller than say spraying enamel or urethane.
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March 23rd 2009 at 6:12 PM
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600XCSpecial
Finally has a hi-speed hookup!!
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102 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 1st 2006
Location: Wi
Current Sled: Polaris 600 XC SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1000woohoo
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Ok, I'm looking for cheaper but still decent, this is a 20 yr old truck after all :) I'll put the crossfire brand on my list of ones to look into. My bil says he uses Omni, has anyone heard of this?
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March 23rd 2009 at 7:17 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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Quote originally posted by 600XCSpecial
Ok, I'm looking for cheaper but still decent, this is a 20 yr old truck after all :) I'll put the crossfire brand on my list of ones to look into. My bil says he uses Omni, has anyone heard of this?
Omni is another low end brand. Never used it myself but I know people that use it for painting stuff they dont want to stick alot money into. Will probably work fine also.
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March 23rd 2009 at 7:19 PM
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Polaristhewayout
Rider of sleds
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1008 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Webster, South Dakota
Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500
2008-2009 Miles: 100
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just e-mail every aftermarket company and get some stickers to plaster all over, i've wanted to do this to a vehicle for awhile now but don't know how good it would look.
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March 23rd 2009 at 7:21 PM
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600XCSpecial
Finally has a hi-speed hookup!!
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102 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 1st 2006
Location: Wi
Current Sled: Polaris 600 XC SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1000woohoo
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Quote originally posted by Polaristhewayout
just e-mail every aftermarket company and get some stickers to plaster all over, i've wanted to do this to a vehicle for awhile now but don't know how good it would look.
ooohhhh yeah, good idea, do you think I could get stickers big enough to cover the rust spots?? Then I wouldn't have to fix them!!
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March 23rd 2009 at 7:26 PM
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Polaris650rxl
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641 Posts
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Location: Little Lake, MI, USA
Current Sled: 02 XCSP 600
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A nice pearl color something that stands out personally i like this color for some reason on any kind of vehicle:)
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March 23rd 2009 at 7:56 PM
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Polaristhewayout
Rider of sleds
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1008 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 25th 2008
Location: Webster, South Dakota
Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500
2008-2009 Miles: 100
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Quote originally posted by 600XCSpecial
Quote originally posted by Polaristhewayout
just e-mail every aftermarket company and get some stickers to plaster all over, i've wanted to do this to a vehicle for awhile now but don't know how good it would look.
ooohhhh yeah, good idea, do you think I could get stickers big enough to cover the rust spots?? Then I wouldn't have to fix them!!
idk probably, lol it would actually be cool to paint it like a sled.
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March 23rd 2009 at 8:30 PM
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TUGHILLfever
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434 Posts
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Member Since: September 30th 2008
Location: ilion - utica, ny
Current Sled: 2002 skidoo mxz 700
2008-2009 Miles: 900 so far
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omni is bottom of the barrel i use it for low end cars, anything nice gets Glasurit by basf its the best paint on the market its a little pricey,,,, ppg is also good, the martin semore at napa is ok but does not compare to Glasurit
and for the demo derby cars i use nothing but farm implement enamel it actually shoots pretty good, i painted some beater cars with it also
There is nothing more satisfying than speed. Speed is addictive, remember you can only go faster.
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March 23rd 2009 at 8:39 PM
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gordonchaine
Lost never to be found.
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Location: Wilmington, Vermont, USA
Current Sled: 2007 polaris edge xc
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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DuPont seems to be the best for the money I've used.
What's your problem? RUFWM?
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March 24th 2009 at 5:36 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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my uncle buys paint that costs 1,600$ a gallon. i with i new what it was called. but he painted on of my sleds with it
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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March 24th 2009 at 11:43 PM
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TUGHILLfever
Junior Member
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434 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 30th 2008
Location: ilion - utica, ny
Current Sled: 2002 skidoo mxz 700
2008-2009 Miles: 900 so far
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1600 a gallon?
There is nothing more satisfying than speed. Speed is addictive, remember you can only go faster.
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March 25th 2009 at 8:40 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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Quote originally posted by TUGHILLfever
1600 a gallon?
yes, that is what i said.
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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March 25th 2009 at 8:54 PM
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polaris21
Have fun while you can, cuz lifes real!!
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338 Posts
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Location: Dakota, IL
Current Sled: sold the mxzx 440
2008-2009 Miles: 25+
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Quote originally posted by 70panther340
my uncle buys paint that costs 1,600$ a gallon. i with i new what it was called. but he painted on of my sleds with it
post a pic of it. for some reason i have a hard time believing this.
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March 25th 2009 at 9:48 PM
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TUGHILLfever
Junior Member
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434 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 30th 2008
Location: ilion - utica, ny
Current Sled: 2002 skidoo mxz 700
2008-2009 Miles: 900 so far
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ive been in the automotive buisness as a shop owner and a tech for over 15 years and ive never seen 1600 dollar paint
There is nothing more satisfying than speed. Speed is addictive, remember you can only go faster.
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March 25th 2009 at 10:27 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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Quote originally posted by TUGHILLfever
ive been in the automotive buisness as a shop owner and a tech for over 15 years and ive never seen 1600 dollar paint
Same here, since 1973 our family has owned a body shop. We bought some Chromallusion (sp?) about 2 years ago, pretty sure thats what it was, I'll have to double check again. I'm pretty sure it was $150 or more a pint, which would come to about $1200 or so a gallon. Or maybe it was a quart. I'll dig back through some reciepts and find out for sure. They say your memory is the first to go.
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March 27th 2009 at 6:41 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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im not sure what brand it is, dont have any pictures. he used it to paint some parts on a show semi. the only pictures i have of the paint is in my advitar
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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March 27th 2009 at 9:13 PM
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Dekk85
Advanced Member
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1245 Posts
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Member Since: February 28th 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Polaris RMK 600
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Quote originally posted by 70panther340
my uncle buys paint that costs 1,600$ a gallon.
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March 27th 2009 at 9:21 PM
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GreenMachine00
Driving a Red Machine
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Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2005 Polaris RMK 700
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Lets see a picture of the truck first.
2005 Polaris RMK 700
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151" Track, SLP Pipe, SLP Can,
TEAM Industries Clutching, Gutted Airbox,
V-Force 3 Reeds, Ported & Polished, SLP Powder Pro Skis,
Red Cobra Windshield, Boost Bottle, 6" Risers.
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