Projects have started

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

So, I spent $90 in materials today:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26163749.jpg

But that should take care of four big projects for the next couple of days. I'm going to keep updating this thread as I get them stated and finished.

I chose the easiest to do first, especially since I didn't get started today until around 5.

Pulled the tips off and cleaned them with Mineral Spirits:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26170318.jpg

Did some light sanding to scuff the surface:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26171605.jpg

Here's what I'm using: Rustoleum Engine Enamel in semigloss black. BTW, if you don't have one of these little trigger things, they are GREAT. I've had this one for about a year and it's held up well.
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26171612.jpg

After a couple light coats:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26172220.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26172227.jpg

Tonight I'll start prepping the badges and hopefully spray tomorrow.

[myoung84]

Looks like fun!

[0212353]

sweeeeeet

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Jeremy if you don't have one of those trigger things, with as much as you paint, you're insane.

[0212353]

most of the paint I use have those "comfort" tips. I have one of those things in the garage, never used it. :D

[myoung84]

I have on of those sprayers and don't like it. I have a better feel for spraying without it...

[oklahemi]

i have one and i have mixed feelings about it. mine doesnt look that cool, its a cheapy from advance.

those tips are looking sweet

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I like the way this one works. I didn't think I would like it because I figured it wouldn't hug the can very well...it does. It's actually a bit of a pain to pull the can back out, you kind of have to twist.

Here's a small update:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-26214600.jpg

[oklahemi]

that is some fine masking skills.

[0212353]

no shit! I hate masking!!

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Thanks guys. That's my first time actually completing some detailed masking. The other times I've tried I failed miserably and gave up...I almost didn't do this because of the masking. I got a hobby knife set on the suggestion of a member from a differernt forum. Picked one up for $5.99 at Harbor Freight with three different knives and 13 different blades.

[oklahemi]

i love harbor freight.

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

It's awesome.

[Bigtman07]

Never been to harbor freight. Anybody wanna donate their can sprayer to a poor kid. Lol

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I think the sprayer can be had for less than $2.

UPDATE:
Finished:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-27103655.jpg
On:
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-27104409.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-27104418.jpg

[myoung84]

Tips look good to me, but they seem a little high. Almost makes them look smashed against the bumper...

Oh, and why do you still have your dealer sticker on your tailgate?:Nonono:

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

I personally like the tips tucked up (not smashed :D) closer to the bumper. There's still about a 1/4" between the bumper and tip. I may lower them a bit...I need to feel them out.

The dealer sticker will come off when I de-badge.

[0212353]

hmmmmm, those tips need to be bigger. :D

[oklahemi]

looking awesome

[BMRbrnSNRbrd]

Got the wheels, calipers, and grill done...badges have to be done again as the paint ended up being a couple shades too dark:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-28124527.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-28124521.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-28164756.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-29100256.jpg
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj60/BMRbrnSNRbrd/2010%20Dodge%20Ram/2011-01-29100309.jpg

[myoung84]

Very nice!

[0212353]

not bad at all!

[oklahemi]

looking good.

[Noved]

Very Nice! :)