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Frame painting ideas

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Dave1837, Jul 25, 2020.

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  1. Jul 25, 2020 #1
    Dave1837

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    I drive a white 379 Pete with a rusty black frame. I asked my boss if I could take it home and try to clean it up a bit, and he offered to have it painted professionally, since the engine was just replaced and it will be around for a while. He asked what color I would like, and I wasn't sure. I thought black looked fine. He said if he's sending it out to get done, might as well make it look interesting, and I agree. Anyone have any ideas or pictures of a good frame color to go with a white cab?
     

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  3. Jul 25, 2020 #2
    daf105paccar

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    Anything except black will show returning rust very quick.

    Blue might be nice
     
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    Basically you have to decide if you want it to “pop” or be subtle.
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2020 #4
    Atlaw4u

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    For a working truck I would go with black. It hides dirt better and generally looks bettet than a painted frame when it gets older. Just my 2 cents.
     
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    swaan

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    Black
     
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    AModelCat

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    I think a dark blue would be subtle, yet stand out a bit from the crowd.

    Red would really stand out and probably look pretty good too.
     
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    StrokerTSi

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    Match the engine color.
     
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    skellr

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    Maybe orange to compliment the logo on the trailer. I think it would tie them together.
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  11. Jul 25, 2020 #9
    Atlaw4u

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    I think that's a good idea if you decide not to do black.
     
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  12. Jul 26, 2020 #10
    Dave1837

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    If the cab & sleeper were black I would definitely do that. Something about black and CAT yellow just amazes me
     
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