Where is everyone #5

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DDlighttruck, Aug 27, 2017.

  1. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Doubt it. Most of the time when you get a black frame. Its assemble with parts painted from a supplier. If you order a color, all those black parts are painted again. It has been recommended to me, that even if you want black, have the second step paint done in black. That way everything have the same coating. Or what ever color you want.


    How many time have you had the tractor disconnected and washed? Probably not many, knowing you like to run.

    But I would get it cleaned and sealer on it sooner than later. Dont bother buying gloss Por15 or Chassie saver. It will get chalky in a few weeks. Just flat black. Just paint over with a good gloss after cu0re time or what ever the instructions tell you.


    Were rubber gloves and long sleeves. It splatters alot. You want to make sure that you only get it on what you really want it on!
     
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  3. clausland

    clausland Road Train Member

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    Was down in the fifty's here last night, but hit 88 today in the shade. Days are gettin shorter and shorter now boys. I detest winter, but it is what it is. Did I say I detest winter, yeah thought so...
     
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  4. MACK E-6

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    Winter has it’s annoyances, no doubt. But my A/C is working hard while my heat almost never runs in the winter.

    Maybe I should move to Montana. :confused:
     
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  6. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    I will agree it's not cheap. But it goes along way. And drips alot. Well worth the money. A tiny can would do the whole diff in two coats.
     
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    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Btw the road chemicals have changed greatly and I feel the paint quality is worse than it ever has been on factory parts.

    Just my opinion.
     
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  8. clausland

    clausland Road Train Member

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    I've thought about moving to TN, or even western NC, or even the NE corner of GA, but the wife would never hear of it and I'm too old now anyway to start over. Naw, they're gonna bury me right here, might have to wait for Spring thaw though...
     
  9. MACK E-6

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    I’m sure this won’t be a popular sentiment but far as I’m concerned bullies totally deserve whatever harm their choice of targets sees fit to wreak upon them should they decide they’d had enough, so long as there’s no collateral damage to innocents.
     
  10. AModelCat

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    This was the moment this kid became a man.
     
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  11. MACK E-6

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    30+ years ago it usually stopped when the school bell rang.

    That’s no longer the case thanks be to such things as Farcebook and other social media. Kids today do have it tougher.

    Years ago a fistfight would settle such a feud, also no longer the case. Now, being on the losing end typically warrants a quest to turn somebody into Swiss cheese with a few dozen 5.56 Nato rounds.

    And then worst of all, to add insult to injury it’s the TOOL gets demonized rather than the user. :rolleyes:
     
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