Fact of Overlanding: If you USE your rig off-road, there are many parts of your vehicle that are going to get dinged up. It’s what it is. Resistance is futile. You are not going to bring it to the paint and body shop every time you roll home from the trail, so don’t knock the rattle can (aka: can of spray paint).<\/p>\n
Most overland trips will see knicks and scrapes on wheels, bumpers, sliders and other body armor. These are common areas for trail scars. Hard-core trails might even include scrapes to doors and fenders. I am OK with fine scratches that you get from pushing through the brush, and I don’t feel the need to touch those up. On close inspection, they are\u00a0similar\u00a0to the natural wear of a good Carhartt jacket that\u00a0separates\u00a0its wearer from a SOMA\/Mission SF\u00a0tech hipster (but don’t get me started on those guys). I can roll with a few small dings, but\u00a0I draw the line at big dents, missing fenders, or exposed metal. From 25′, I like the Land Cruiser to look good.<\/p>\n
This is what my wheels look like 70% of the time:<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In my\u00a0opinion, it doesn’t look bad, but after a year or so, I start to see scratches and bare metal after grinding against some rocks. On one occasion, my wheel supported the weight of my truck against a rock and I required the lockers to get moving again, after 3 seconds of wheel spin, the edge of the wheel was a\u00a0shiny\u00a0silver. It happens. Am I gonna replace the wheel? Find a local powder coater? Uh, no. Rattle can.<\/p>\n Exhibit A:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n No this is NOT an ad for spray paint! I like Krylon in semi-gloss. It almost matches ARB bumpers, and if you hit your wheels with the same product number all the time, it’ll always match.<\/p>\n A few tips to keep in mind when hitting your rig with a can-o-paint copied here for\u00a0convenience\u00a0from the Krylon Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.krylon.com\/expert-advice\/ask-krylon\/spray-painting-tips\/index.jsp<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose your location.\u00a0 Make sure you work in a well\u2013ventilated area.\u00a0 Spray outdoors whenever possible or when using spray paint indoors, make sure the area is well-ventilated by opening doors, windows or using a fan.\u00a0 Avoid painting in direct sunlight and in hot, humid weather.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Protect from overspray.\u00a0 Overspray can occur both indoors and outdoors.\u00a0 To prevent overspray onto other surfaces, use newspapers, painter\u2019s tape or drop cloths to cover surrounding areas.\u00a0 You can also create your own \u201cspray booth\u201d by turning a large cardboard box on its side and place objects inside when spraying.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prepare the surface of your project.\u00a0 Paint only clean, dry surfaces.\u00a0 Ordinary household detergents or mineral spirits are great for most surface cleaning.\u00a0 Glossy or hard surfaces should be sanded to improve adhesion.\u00a0 Use a primer whenever possible as it creates a clean, smooth surface, increases paint adhesion, seals the surface and ensures the true paint color is achieved.\u00a0 For more specific surface prep tips,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Read all directions.\u00a0 Before beginning your project, thoroughly read all directions on the can.\u00a0 Pay particular attention to safety tips and recoat times.\u00a0 Always follow label directions and warnings when using any aerosol paint.\u00a0 You can find even more safety tips\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Test your spray paint.\u00a0\u00a0Shake the can vigorously before spraying.\u00a0 Test your paint or spraying technique in an inconspicuous area or on a piece of scrap material before beginning your project.<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Apply multiple thin coats.\u00a0 Once you have completed your paint test and are satisfied, spray your project using several thin, multiple coats instead of one thick coat.\u00a0 Begin and finish your spray pattern off the object, releasing the button at the end of each pass.\u00a0 Use an even side-to-side motion with each pass overlapping your spray pattern by about one-third.\u00a0 For best results, always apply a coat to the entire project as opposed to completing parts of the project in stages.<\/p>\n 7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Allow project to dry.\u00a0\u00a0Check the directions on the back of the can for a recoat window. A recoat window identifies when additional coats can be applied within a certain timeframe.\u00a0 When you are finished applying all coats, do not handle the project or surface until it is dry.<\/p>\n With time and effort, you really can get good results in an afternoon:<\/p>\n
![<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nIn my\u00a0opinion, it doesn’t look bad, but after a year or so, I start to see scratches and bare metal after grinding against some rocks. On one occasion, my wheel supported the weight of my truck against a rock and I required the lockers to get moving again, after 3 seconds of wheel spin, the edge of the wheel was a\u00a0shiny\u00a0silver. It happens. Am I gonna replace the wheel? Find a local powder coater? Uh, no. Rattle can.<\/p>\nExhibit A:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nNo this is NOT an ad for spray paint! I like Krylon in semi-gloss. It almost matches ARB bumpers, and if you hit your wheels with the same product number all the time, it’ll always match.<\/p>\nA few tips to keep in mind when hitting your rig with a can-o-paint copied here for\u00a0convenience\u00a0from the Krylon Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.krylon.com\/expert-advice\/ask-krylon\/spray-painting-tips\/index.jsp<\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose your location.\u00a0 Make sure you work in a well\u2013ventilated area.\u00a0 Spray outdoors whenever possible or when using spray paint indoors, make sure the area is well-ventilated by opening doors, windows or using a fan.\u00a0 Avoid painting in direct sunlight and in hot, humid weather.<\/p>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Protect from overspray.\u00a0 Overspray can occur both indoors and outdoors.\u00a0 To prevent overspray onto other surfaces, use newspapers, painter\u2019s tape or drop cloths to cover surrounding areas.\u00a0 You can also create your own \u201cspray booth\u201d by turning a large cardboard box on its side and place objects inside when spraying.<\/p>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prepare the surface of your project.\u00a0 Paint only clean, dry surfaces.\u00a0 Ordinary household detergents or mineral spirits are great for most surface cleaning.\u00a0 Glossy or hard surfaces should be sanded to improve adhesion.\u00a0 Use a primer whenever possible as it creates a clean, smooth surface, increases paint adhesion, seals the surface and ensures the true paint color is achieved.\u00a0 For more specific surface prep tips,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Read all directions.\u00a0 Before beginning your project, thoroughly read all directions on the can.\u00a0 Pay particular attention to safety tips and recoat times.\u00a0 Always follow label directions and warnings when using any aerosol paint.\u00a0 You can find even more safety tips\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Test your spray paint.\u00a0\u00a0Shake the can vigorously before spraying.\u00a0 Test your paint or spraying technique in an inconspicuous area or on a piece of scrap material before beginning your project.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Apply multiple thin coats.\u00a0 Once you have completed your paint test and are satisfied, spray your project using several thin, multiple coats instead of one thick coat.\u00a0 Begin and finish your spray pattern off the object, releasing the button at the end of each pass.\u00a0 Use an even side-to-side motion with each pass overlapping your spray pattern by about one-third.\u00a0 For best results, always apply a coat to the entire project as opposed to completing parts of the project in stages.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Allow project to dry.\u00a0\u00a0Check the directions on the back of the can for a recoat window. A recoat window identifies when additional coats can be applied within a certain timeframe.\u00a0 When you are finished applying all coats, do not handle the project or surface until it is dry.<\/p>\nWith time and effort, you really can get good results in an afternoon:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nI DON’T recommend using the rattle can on body panels – um, I’ve tried. I just can’t get it quite right. For body panels, you have little choice but to take it in to a shop with the exception of semi-gloss areas. That could be done. I’ve put undercoating as an anti-glare patch on my hood. Works great.<\/p>\nM<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fact of Overlanding: If you USE your rig off-road, there are many parts of your vehicle that are going to get dinged up. It’s what it is. Resistance is futile. 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![<\/a><\/p>\nNo this is NOT an ad for spray paint! I like Krylon in semi-gloss. It almost matches ARB bumpers, and if you hit your wheels with the same product number all the time, it’ll always match.<\/p>\nA few tips to keep in mind when hitting your rig with a can-o-paint copied here for\u00a0convenience\u00a0from the Krylon Website:\u00a0http:\/\/www.krylon.com\/expert-advice\/ask-krylon\/spray-painting-tips\/index.jsp<\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose your location.\u00a0 Make sure you work in a well\u2013ventilated area.\u00a0 Spray outdoors whenever possible or when using spray paint indoors, make sure the area is well-ventilated by opening doors, windows or using a fan.\u00a0 Avoid painting in direct sunlight and in hot, humid weather.<\/p>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Protect from overspray.\u00a0 Overspray can occur both indoors and outdoors.\u00a0 To prevent overspray onto other surfaces, use newspapers, painter\u2019s tape or drop cloths to cover surrounding areas.\u00a0 You can also create your own \u201cspray booth\u201d by turning a large cardboard box on its side and place objects inside when spraying.<\/p>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Prepare the surface of your project.\u00a0 Paint only clean, dry surfaces.\u00a0 Ordinary household detergents or mineral spirits are great for most surface cleaning.\u00a0 Glossy or hard surfaces should be sanded to improve adhesion.\u00a0 Use a primer whenever possible as it creates a clean, smooth surface, increases paint adhesion, seals the surface and ensures the true paint color is achieved.\u00a0 For more specific surface prep tips,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Read all directions.\u00a0 Before beginning your project, thoroughly read all directions on the can.\u00a0 Pay particular attention to safety tips and recoat times.\u00a0 Always follow label directions and warnings when using any aerosol paint.\u00a0 You can find even more safety tips\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Test your spray paint.\u00a0\u00a0Shake the can vigorously before spraying.\u00a0 Test your paint or spraying technique in an inconspicuous area or on a piece of scrap material before beginning your project.<\/p>\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Apply multiple thin coats.\u00a0 Once you have completed your paint test and are satisfied, spray your project using several thin, multiple coats instead of one thick coat.\u00a0 Begin and finish your spray pattern off the object, releasing the button at the end of each pass.\u00a0 Use an even side-to-side motion with each pass overlapping your spray pattern by about one-third.\u00a0 For best results, always apply a coat to the entire project as opposed to completing parts of the project in stages.<\/p>\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Allow project to dry.\u00a0\u00a0Check the directions on the back of the can for a recoat window. A recoat window identifies when additional coats can be applied within a certain timeframe.\u00a0 When you are finished applying all coats, do not handle the project or surface until it is dry.<\/p>\nWith time and effort, you really can get good results in an afternoon:<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nI DON’T recommend using the rattle can on body panels – um, I’ve tried. I just can’t get it quite right. For body panels, you have little choice but to take it in to a shop with the exception of semi-gloss areas. That could be done. I’ve put undercoating as an anti-glare patch on my hood. Works great.<\/p>\nM<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fact of Overlanding: If you USE your rig off-road, there are many parts of your vehicle that are going to get dinged up. It’s what it is. Resistance is futile. 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![<\/a><\/p>\nI DON’T recommend using the rattle can on body panels – um, I’ve tried. I just can’t get it quite right. For body panels, you have little choice but to take it in to a shop with the exception of semi-gloss areas. That could be done. I’ve put undercoating as an anti-glare patch on my hood. Works great.<\/p>\nM<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fact of Overlanding: If you USE your rig off-road, there are many parts of your vehicle that are going to get dinged up. It’s what it is. Resistance is futile. You are not going to bring it to the paint and body shop every time you roll home from the trail, so don’t knock the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":17133,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26,25,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-tips","category-vehicle"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1829"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1829\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/marketing-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}](\"https:\/\/www.overlandbound.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/FJKMC4.jpg\"){kind=link}