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M.E.R.

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Well that has a lot of variation depending on the machine and what the owner wants.
 

M.E.R.

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By the way guys, if you are interested I can send a brochure. Just send me a message with your name and address.
 
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D6 update

heres another D6 that I did a black cab update
 

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M.E.R.

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The latest project

This is prolly one of the biggest projects to date. Enjoy!

Here is how it all started.
 

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Here is the truck after sandblasting.
 

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Taken apart, blocked up, and primed.
 

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Finally some paint goes on. Six colors total.
 

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And finally finished! Hope you like it.
 

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Excellent job!!Who paints the drum and where does that happen?Ron G
 

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The drum for this truck was being replaced so it comes painted from the factory.
 

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Those projects are getting larger all the time!!! What next hey??
 

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Hey guys here is a recent project. 2004 toyota tundra "all over" paint job. The truck started out a dark green and was repainted toyota red. It was jammed, wet sanded, and buffed creating a great finished product.
 

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Ive painted some more custom designs on my motorcycle fairings but nothing to custom on the equipment yet, although I would love to try it.
 

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Recent work

hey guys, more paint pics as soon as the site will let me post em up!
 
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stepsideclyde

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Hey, MER, What do you use for Paint and primer? Enamel, urethane? What d you seal the bare metal with? Those are really great paint jobs!

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