Painting a cap on a budget...

I picked up an inexpensive fiberglass cap last fall just before a Scout camping trip. It's hideous white. I would like to paint it black to match the truck, but I'm on a tiny budget this year...

I'm usually pretty good with a rattle can, but not on broad flat surfaces, so I was thinking Plasti-dip or Hammerite.

I'm not looking for 100% perfection, but the white has to go...!

Thoughts and suggestions?

 

I wouldn't waste my time plasti-dipping the whole thing just to have it come off down the road. Maybe this thread will help...https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ever-painted-a-fiberglass-leer-cap.179255/

 

bed liner?

 

I did the same thing on my $40 "Blue" camper shell- Scotchbrite pads, masking tape, old newspapers,2-4 spray cans of "Quality" Black paint ( not Plastidip or Bedliner) then wash really well & have at it -Take your time with the prep & painting-You'll be pretty good at broad flat surfaces when you're done

 

You can get amazing results using a roller. I've done it several times.

Just make sure prep work is done good.

Sand the cap, then wipe down with a paint prep solvent.

 

Not the same size or scale but here's an idea: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-diy-painted-fenders.434592/

 

I got Maaco to paint mine for less than $400 and it looks really good, perfect color match...

 

I used a sprayer similar to this to paint a fiberglass dingy. Came out awesome. Far better than the rattle can approach since you'll find a hundred uses for this thing, or you can sell it on Craigslist when you're done and recoup much of your cost. Practice a little on something else before you do the cap. And just be anal about cleaning it out after each use and it will last forever.

http://www.amazon.com/RBHV200000LE-...64707795&sr=1-32&keywords=hvlp+sprayer+system

 

Scuff it and bed line it I used the herculiner kit $100 bucks here's how my cap turned out

 

Interesting choice. Not sure I would have went with black on a Silver Taco. Don't get me wrong, it looks like you did a good job. The color combo isn't bad. Black usually works with most everything ...

I don't know ... It's just ... I don't know ...

Got it. The black fenders are throwing me off. Have you considered running a black stripe along the bottom of the truck?

 

just got done with this myself. found a great fitting one for 50 beans, in good shape, but white. I decided black rattle can, on mgm taco.

not perfect, but good enough. I will end up switching out the solid (windows) for dark lexan or similar.

 

Yeah I think the bed liner is awesome it kinda matches my trucks theme lol I actually got some sliders that balance the cap out .

 

Harbor freight cheap spray gun.

Then have at it. Would I bet come out better than rattle can or roller. And you get to learn something.

 

Vinyl is cheap enough. I'd wrap it.

 

Speak to me more about rolling on paint...

 

Google "Roll and Tip"; it's a method of painting that boat guys use for putting smooth finishes on fiberglass. With the right paint (maybe a good marine paint) you could get some pretty great results.

 

how does it look today though

 

lol, my question too. tagging this for home. sorry about the old thread rez