1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Lol, I don't work for HD anymore. But j do know that dept heads leave well before 5pm. Better parking for me when I have to get ballasts for actual work

 

Back 2 bolts sheared, quick ratchet strap and I was on my way.

Well how was I supposed to know haha

 

Lighting ballasts? I thought you were the IT guy. Haha.

 

Those lights and ballast are pretty good for growing...

 

I am, but it's a small company so I do little other things here and there provided they arent above my knowledge or skill level. The manager has pretty bad foot and leg pain and most of the other folks are just callers. So for something like this I'll do it rather than call and pay a handyman.

 

Center caps done. These things are actually harder to sand than they look. May have put a bit too much clear on the one at the far right, but whatever. It'll look the same from a few feet away.

 

How hard is it to prep fiberglass for paint

 

Do you have a full body paint suit and respirator? Cuz youre gonna want one.

 

I got the respirator. I wanna get glass for the front but i hate white fenders on black trucks so i would have to get it painted first

 

I hate working with fiberglass, like @Blue92 said you'll want a good suit a respirator and to have a good DA sander you can hook to a vacuum..

 

I’ve worked with fiberglass insulation and that shit is not fun to get out of your skin.

 

cold shower and careful washing helps.

 

Definitely. Wish I knew that.

 

Yeah insulation sucks... but i dont think fenders is that bad i hope

How much do you think it will cost to paint without me preparing it first

 

I'd get the plastic suit too. Any time I mess with fiberglass, whether its shingles, insulation, etc... It tends to stay with me for a long time. Couldnt imagine sanding on it and breathing it in by mistake. Id farm that job out. Couldnt be more than a couple hundred to paint two fenders. No hassle either.

 

They come pretty smooth, you could always shoot a heavy primer and then shave that, again mask and suit, then paint.

 

I was quoted 350 to paint my fiberglass bed cap by a Toyota Collision center. Worth it in my book.

 

I don’t know how to paint. I have guns but never used them so I would have a place do it.

Just to figure out if i want 3.5” or 4.5”
Does anyone know anything about the company duraflex?

 

I have set of glass fenders I'm not using, one needs a bit of repair but they're 3.5. you have micro fenders cause 5lug, going to 4.5 with your tires and wheels and general stance will look really goofy.

 

My front wheels are pushed out kinda far because of the lift spindles