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hickslawns

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We have talked POR15 and other paints in the past. With the lull in the weather I need to continue catching up on painting equipment. Nephew has been helping and looks like a dalmation.

This truck saw 2 coats of POR15 on rust spots. Inside bed. Underside bed. Frame. Then received 2 (albeit thin) coats of enamel on frame and outside/underside of bed. One cost of enamel on inside of bed. 2 coats of EZ Slide paint inside dump bed. EZ Slide is a graphite based paint used on grain wagons, under lawnmower decks and in dump beds. Allegedly, the more you use it the slicker it gets. I know this sounds like overkill, but it was roughly 5 years since the last half hearted paint job. We also added some chrome simulators to the rims. Just need to finish painting the cab one day.
 

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hickslawns

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With the F450 done I brought the F550 home for the same treatment. Only got one coat of EZ Slide on the floor of the bed. Guess we can compare the difference in the two trucks and see if there is any noticeable difference.

Had to put her back in service today. Our 450 is a long wheelbase pig to turn. Add equipment trailer and you want to scream trying to maneuver it. Hooked to the 550 and went to work.
 

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