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Title: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: john1974 on May 01, 2006, 11:03:25 AM: Before
(http://www.gridironfootballleague.net/zukdog.jpg)

After (rolled, and sprayed on)
(http://www.gridironfootballleague.net/sp3.jpg)
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: Sammy885 on May 01, 2006, 11:06:05 AM: I like the Army green....looks good!
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: Quaddawg on May 01, 2006, 11:44:46 AM: What paint did you use? I like the matte finish... mine is a bit too flat for my taste.. I thought of clearing mine, with a matte clear (clear with some flattening agent added)
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: JayN on May 01, 2006, 12:37:14 PM: i have my paint sitting here to go on. i am using some Krylon olive drab.
yours turned out great.
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: locjaw on May 01, 2006, 01:20:14 PM: looks really good. kinda a little brighter green than military spec IMO. i'v always wanted to paint a rig like that just never had the need to paint one. oh well , mabie someday ;D
jason
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: john1974 on May 01, 2006, 01:45:06 PM: Its Camo green with a OD green basecoat..lol rolled on, wetsanded alittle, then sprayed on...
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: bus_driver on May 01, 2006, 09:49:11 PM: are thos bronco rims???? that is what I want for my kick
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: john1974 on May 02, 2006, 07:46:58 AM: Quote from: bus_driver on May 01, 2006, 09:49:11 PM
are thos bronco rims???? that is what I want for my kick

Dunno, they came with the zuk when I bought it.
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: BigPig on May 02, 2006, 09:49:42 AM: Quote from: locjaw on May 01, 2006, 01:20:14 PM
i'v always wanted to paint a rig like that just never had the need to paint one. oh well , mabie someday

That's what friends are for. You just gotta convince one that they should let you paint their rig! ;D

As for the new color... I liked the original, but it's tough to compete with a Sammi painted OD Green. ;)
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: Shilly on May 02, 2006, 05:33:35 PM: It's absolutely amazing how well a few cans of Krylon will improve the looks of these little guys. I did mine over a year ago with Krylon Lacquer and it still looks great. Most folks don't believe that I did it in the garage with rattle-cans, but that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. ;D Why spend $500-1000 for a pro paint job when most of these vehicles are selling for much less? Just my .02
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: strvger on May 02, 2006, 08:08:38 PM: Quote from: bus_driver on May 01, 2006, 09:49:11 PM
are thos bronco rims???? that is what I want for my kick

i have a set of those rims. used to be called 'turbines'. you can still find them, i got mine for $50. they are aluminum and the 5 on 5 1/2 pattern was popular because it fit heeps, scouts, and dodges with the larger center opening. also made them for fords, but the centers were smaller. the back space is somewhere around 4-4 1/2 inches i think so i'll be getting some spacers before mounting them.
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: bus_driver on May 03, 2006, 09:28:52 PM: would the be good for my kick on the 235/75/15 and a 2 inch lift...don't want too be outside the wheel well too much but dont wnat to rub frame like I am now.
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: strvger on May 03, 2006, 10:37:51 PM: well, the turbines are 8" wide. i also have a set of 16 x 7" steel spokes in great shape. they have the 5 on 5 1/2 pattern. removed them from my old scout before i sold it. the back space on them are a little more, closer to 5" for sure. don't think i want spacers 2" or more for those to fit, so i'll probably list those on here to sell after my lift kit goes on in a couple of weeks.
:-\
Title: Re: Painted the zuk last week
Post by: john1974 on May 04, 2006, 09:57:54 AM: Here is a update, I took the zuk wheeling with tree branches and stuff hitting it alot. wheeling for a few hours, no scratches in paint or chips. Seems to have heldup nicely.