Alaskan on a 97 F250 4x4 Diesel
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Motafinga
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Thanks guys. I thinned the paint with mineral spirits and used about 30% ms.
I also wet sanded with 800 after every 2 coats. To get into the areas a roller wont reach a just used the rattle can version of this paint and blended into it.
I didnt want to spend a pile of cash
on a paint job thats going to be dragged through bushes and beat on. Hopefully it holds up decently but I will say it'll be easy to touch up when needed compared to a 2 stage and clear.
I also wet sanded with 800 after every 2 coats. To get into the areas a roller wont reach a just used the rattle can version of this paint and blended into it.
I didnt want to spend a pile of cash
on a paint job thats going to be dragged through bushes and beat on. Hopefully it holds up decently but I will say it'll be easy to touch up when needed compared to a 2 stage and clear.
Corneilius
Adventurer
Cant wait to see it all mounted up.
Nosferatu49534
Observer
Very cool build so far. I love how well the camper fits in the utility box. 
Motafinga
Adventurer
Very cool build so far. I love how well the camper fits in the utility box.
Thanks!
So I have some plans to use the driver side boxes for specific items.. the rear box that is a bit smaller after cutting will house my tankless water heater which fits nicely and is in good proximity to the gas and water lines I'll use. I picked up some water inlets and out lets to install on the bed and camper as well as a couple ac cord pass throughs for the gas line. I'm hoping it'll be a quick and painless solution for unmouting and mounting the camper. I believe I'm going to put a 20lb lp tank in the fwd
d side box and plumb a gas grill in the box over the d side wheel for outside cooking. Looks great in my head!
Nosferatu49534
Observer
Sounds like a good plan to me.
escadventure
Adventurer
Looks good. I'm looking forward to see it all come together.