2009 Dodge Ram Gold Flake

16. Plenty of MF01 Gold flake was added to SG150 Intercoat Clear before being loaded into a spray gun.

  • 2009 Dodge Ram Gold Flake Applied
    17. The custom paint concoction was dusted over the Orion Silver flames giving them a richer color with a nice contrast and ability to make light dance.
    2009 Dodge Ram Gold Flake Applied
    17. The custom paint concoction was dusted over the Orion Silver flames giving them a rich
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Tape Removed
    18. Peeling back the 3/4-inch tape allowed us to see how the licks were now outlined in silver with a beautiful gold center.
    2009 Dodge Ram Tape Removed
    18. Peeling back the 3/4-inch tape allowed us to see how the licks were now outlined in si
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Taping Job
    19. Custom painting is a constant stream of taping, removing, and re-taping the graphics to change and add colors. This time-consuming labor is why a quality paintjob isn't cheap.
    2009 Dodge Ram Taping Job
    19. Custom painting is a constant stream of taping, removing, and re-taping the graphics t
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Pagan Gold Kandy
    20. Taped again to preserve the sharp edges, Buck dusted KK12 Pagan Gold Kandy Intensifier around the perimeter of the silver flames so they would be more prominent.
    2009 Dodge Ram Pagan Gold Kandy
    20. Taped again to preserve the sharp edges, Buck dusted KK12 Pagan Gold Kandy Intensifier
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Paint Layers
    21. It was probably a bit difficult to follow along with the description of how all the layers went together so this image should help you visualize each of the steps.
    2009 Dodge Ram Paint Layers
    21. It was probably a bit difficult to follow along with the description of how all the la
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Door
    22. The entire truck was blown back apart and the graphics were covered in masking tape so the color change could begin. Buck first laid down a coat of Valspar red sealer before finally spraying the SG105 Blue Blood Red over every inner and outer panel that could be seen.
    2009 Dodge Ram Door
    22. The entire truck was blown back apart and the graphics were covered in masking tape so
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Panels Pieced Together
    23. How's this for a mock up? We wanted a good visual of our goal and this said it all. As we stated earlier, the original fenders were toast, so we sourced new fenders from LMC Truck Parts.
    2009 Dodge Ram Panels Pieced Together
    23. How's this for a mock up? We wanted a good visual of our goal and this said it all. As
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Bed Painting
    24. While we sat around grinning from ear to ear, Buck was busy squirting the House of Kolor paint over the rest of the Ram's surface.
    2009 Dodge Ram Bed Painting
    24. While we sat around grinning from ear to ear, Buck was busy squirting the House of Kol
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Hood Cleared
    25. Smothered in UC35 Kosmic Klear, things were finally shiny, but the graphics looked flat and lifeless.
    2009 Dodge Ram Hood Cleared
    25. Smothered in UC35 Kosmic Klear, things were finally shiny, but the graphics looked fla
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Flames Outlined
    26. To break up the color differences, the black was outlined with U12 Silver striping while the silver and gold flames received a U07 Chrome Yellow tracing.
    2009 Dodge Ram Flames Outlined
    26. To break up the color differences, the black was outlined with U12 Silver striping whi
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Shadow
    27. Even better than the pinstripe outline, Buck settled in with his airbrush to lay a custom candy shadow to the graphics and give them a three-dimensional appearance.
    2009 Dodge Ram Shadow
    27. Even better than the pinstripe outline, Buck settled in with his airbrush to lay a cus
  • 2009 Dodge Ram Second Clear Coat Added
    28. Buried in additional clear, we were finally at the finish line. Check out that depth!
2009 Dodge Ram Paint Job Completed
29. Ready for a hot rod cruise-in or a custom truck show, this is what the Ram looks like now!
2009 Dodge Ram Paint Job Completed
29. Ready for a hot rod cruise-in or a custom truck show, this is what the Ram looks like now!
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