New paint job on my 72 burb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JoeKan · 04-19-2010, 08:35 PM

Well here she it! I have to confess that it turned out better than I expected and I love the color. The painter brought her home this morning so I've been busy trying to put everything back together again.
What do you all think?

vectorit · 04-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Looks great!

72BlckButy · 04-19-2010, 09:32 PM

Lookin' good!

JoeKan · 04-20-2010, 01:01 PM

I'm concerned about leaving it out because we have a lot of Maple trees around us. I've heard that the seeds and leaves from Maples can eat away at the paint. I keep it in the carport for now, but was thinking about getting a car cover for it. Do you think covers are any good?

**lks dcvn** · 04-20-2010, 01:14 PM

Looks great - did you go with a single stage or a BC/CC system?

gcburdic · 04-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Wow Joe....you look alot younger than I expected you to be....what's the driving age over there in KS!??!

Love that color.....looking forward to seeing it all back together!!!

Burb · 04-20-2010, 03:07 PM

Great looking paint job.

________
Rick

rsavage · 04-20-2010, 07:49 PM

Great looking Burb. Love the combination of the blue and white. Car covers can abrade the paint when the vehicle is outside and there is any wind. I'd keep it inside or at least under the carport. I have lots of maples too - the seed casings get down in the cowl, between fenders etc. They can hold moisture so inside or covered by carport is best IMO.

Number98 · 04-20-2010, 09:07 PM

Looking great man!

JoeKan · 04-20-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lks dcvn

Looks great - did you go with a single stage or a BC/CC system?

Thanks! We painted it with the BC/CC.

burbguy · 04-20-2010, 11:45 PM

hey nice job... I wish mine was already painted... body work done/block sanded, and awaiting paint... anyways nice work...!!

dougo · 04-20-2010, 11:54 PM

very nice. I've used car covers for years - but always keep a fresh coat of wax on the paint, and remove the cover in heavy winds - because it could be abrasive on the paint. I've also had good luck with 100% cotton - after a few washes mine soften'd up pretty good.

rocknss · 04-21-2010, 10:29 AM

Great looking paint job!!

vintagesteel · 04-21-2010, 10:54 AM

come out nice!

JoeKan · 04-21-2010, 05:54 PM

Thanks everyone! As you can see from the first picture the windshield is cracked all the way across. I think that will be one of my first projects after I get it all put back together.
Does anyone know if a windshield from a 72 truck will fit on a 72 burb. I would think so, but just want to make sure.
Thanks again!!
Joe from Kansas

**71blksuper4x4** · 04-22-2010, 11:01 AM

Yeah, a truck windshield will be the same. Hopefully, you will not have to paint anything around the windshield area when you put the new one in. There maybe some touchup around it. If you can save your original weatherstrip too, would be a plus. Most of the aftermarket weatherstrip for windows is bad quality. Trevor

WayneE · 04-26-2010, 10:55 AM

Nice looking 'burb - same color as mine. I notice you painted the bumpers and trailer hitch white. Are you leaving them that way?

JoeKan · 04-29-2010, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WayneE

Nice looking 'burb - same color as mine. I notice you painted the bumpers and trailer hitch white. Are you leaving them that way?

I really wanted chrome bumpers but with everything else this burb needs right now, I'll proably stay with them the way they are.

WayneE · 04-29-2010, 07:19 AM

Are bumpers easy to find for our trucks? I like the style on the front of your truck without the rubber uprights (or whatever you call them). Also, my rear is banged up from previous owner(s).

I wouldn't mind bolting up new front and rear pieces.

Burb · 04-29-2010, 11:24 AM

Burban bumpers are the same as the truck bumpers , usually the only difference will be with the rear, burbans only except certain styles with the stock brackets.

And look out for the cheap emitations ... they are a lighter metal and not as safe as the true units.

WayneE · 04-29-2010, 12:26 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I'll search and start a new thread when I start looking.

Sorry for the threadjack, Joe!

JoeKan · 05-14-2010, 09:31 PM

Does anyone know when it would be safe to wax my burb? It's been almost a month since the paint job. Also, what wax would you recommend?
Thanks,
Joe

gcburdic · 05-15-2010, 02:36 PM

I was told that you should wait 6-12 months before waxing.....If you need to wax, my painter said you could use Meiguire's #7.....

vintagesteel · 05-15-2010, 02:51 PM

you will get conflicting information on this. MOST painters/shops will tell you wait 30 days and I think manufacturers say the same. There is 1 custom painter, Craig Frasier of AirSyndicate, (WORLD renown shop that works extensively with HOK and MANY other manufacturers.) that says NO quality wax will harm the paint finish after 6 days. Paint take 6 days to fully cure in the open. If it was BAKED it takes @30 days because the paint forms a hard shell and the solvents have to force there way out. He says shops wont do it because they 1) don't want to do it and 2.) have ALWAYS passed this info down from when waxes were not as good. Use a good quality CARNUBA wax and get to WAX ON, WAX OFF!

JoeKan · 05-19-2010, 09:46 PM

MAJOR BUMMER!
My construction job I was counting on didn't come through. Ol' Blue may be going on the market

04-19-2010, 08:35 PM	#1
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	New paint job on my 72 burb Well here she it! I have to confess that it turned out better than I expected and I love the color. The painter brought her home this morning so I've been busy trying to put everything back together again. What do you all think? Attached Images

04-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Looks great! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-19-2010, 09:32 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-20-2010, 01:01 PM	#4
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb I'm concerned about leaving it out because we have a lot of Maple trees around us. I've heard that the seeds and leaves from Maples can eat away at the paint. I keep it in the carport for now, but was thinking about getting a car cover for it. Do you think covers are any good?

04-20-2010, 01:14 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,338	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Looks great - did you go with a single stage or a BC/CC system?

04-20-2010, 02:36 PM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Wow Joe....you look alot younger than I expected you to be....what's the driving age over there in KS!??! Love that color.....looking forward to seeing it all back together!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-20-2010, 03:07 PM	#7
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Great looking paint job. ________ Rick __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be

04-20-2010, 07:49 PM	#8
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Great looking Burb. Love the combination of the blue and white. Car covers can abrade the paint when the vehicle is outside and there is any wind. I'd keep it inside or at least under the carport. I have lots of maples too - the seed casings get down in the cowl, between fenders etc. They can hold moisture so inside or covered by carport is best IMO. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

04-20-2010, 09:07 PM	#9
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Looking great man!

04-20-2010, 11:45 PM	#11
burbguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Livermore,Ca. Posts: 114	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb hey nice job... I wish mine was already painted... body work done/block sanded, and awaiting paint... anyways nice work...!! __________________ Shawn 1966 short fleet 230 I-6 three in the tree (daily driver) 1966 short fleet big block th400 (building slowly) 1972 c10 3 door suburban 350 th350 (building faster than slowly) 2004 F250 power stroke (not dependable enough to be a daily driver) 2005 Kenworth T-800 Heavy Haul tractor (that's my true daily driver)

04-20-2010, 11:54 PM	#12
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb very nice. I've used car covers for years - but always keep a fresh coat of wax on the paint, and remove the cover in heavy winds - because it could be abrasive on the paint. I've also had good luck with 100% cotton - after a few washes mine soften'd up pretty good. __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

04-21-2010, 10:29 AM	#13
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Great looking paint job!!

04-21-2010, 10:54 AM	#14
vintagesteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: higginsville, mo Posts: 1,601	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb come out nice!

04-21-2010, 05:54 PM	#15
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Thanks everyone! As you can see from the first picture the windshield is cracked all the way across. I think that will be one of my first projects after I get it all put back together. Does anyone know if a windshield from a 72 truck will fit on a 72 burb. I would think so, but just want to make sure. Thanks again!! Joe from Kansas

04-22-2010, 11:01 AM	#16
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Yeah, a truck windshield will be the same. Hopefully, you will not have to paint anything around the windshield area when you put the new one in. There maybe some touchup around it. If you can save your original weatherstrip too, would be a plus. Most of the aftermarket weatherstrip for windows is bad quality. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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04-26-2010, 10:55 AM	#17
WayneE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 123	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Nice looking 'burb - same color as mine. I notice you painted the bumpers and trailer hitch white. Are you leaving them that way? __________________ Wayne - '72 C10 Suburban Last edited by WayneE; 04-26-2010 at 10:58 AM.

04-29-2010, 07:19 AM	#19
WayneE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 123	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Are bumpers easy to find for our trucks? I like the style on the front of your truck without the rubber uprights (or whatever you call them). Also, my rear is banged up from previous owner(s). I wouldn't mind bolting up new front and rear pieces. __________________ Wayne - '72 C10 Suburban Last edited by WayneE; 04-29-2010 at 07:19 AM.

04-29-2010, 11:24 AM	#20
Burb Coordinator of Synchronicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West of Houston, TX Posts: 437	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Burban bumpers are the same as the truck bumpers , usually the only difference will be with the rear, burbans only except certain styles with the stock brackets. And look out for the cheap emitations ... they are a lighter metal and not as safe as the true units. __________________ Rick 1971 Suburban ... W.I.P. *Build Thread* Customization is ones personal touch-- not what other people think it should be Last edited by Burb; 04-29-2010 at 11:26 AM. Reason: red neck spellin

04-29-2010, 12:26 PM	#21
WayneE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 123	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Thanks for the heads up. I'll search and start a new thread when I start looking. Sorry for the threadjack, Joe! __________________ Wayne - '72 C10 Suburban

05-14-2010, 09:31 PM	#22
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb Does anyone know when it would be safe to wax my burb? It's been almost a month since the paint job. Also, what wax would you recommend? Thanks, Joe

05-15-2010, 02:36 PM	#23
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb I was told that you should wait 6-12 months before waxing.....If you need to wax, my painter said you could use Meiguire's #7..... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-15-2010, 02:51 PM	#24
vintagesteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: higginsville, mo Posts: 1,601	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb you will get conflicting information on this. MOST painters/shops will tell you wait 30 days and I think manufacturers say the same. There is 1 custom painter, Craig Frasier of AirSyndicate, (WORLD renown shop that works extensively with HOK and MANY other manufacturers.) that says NO quality wax will harm the paint finish after 6 days. Paint take 6 days to fully cure in the open. If it was BAKED it takes @30 days because the paint forms a hard shell and the solvents have to force there way out. He says shops wont do it because they 1) don't want to do it and 2.) have ALWAYS passed this info down from when waxes were not as good. Use a good quality CARNUBA wax and get to WAX ON, WAX OFF!

05-19-2010, 09:46 PM	#25
JoeKan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 707	Re: New paint job on my 72 burb MAJOR BUMMER! My construction job I was counting on didn't come through. Ol' Blue may be going on the market

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