Prepping One of Our Dump Bed's for Paint

We are a local lawn and landscaping company based out of Freeburg IL. Family owned/operated and started from the ground up. My brother (Nic) and I (Alex) are doing our best to build a company we will be happy to work in. It has been an adventure and a struggle at times but I wouldn’t trade it for the world! We began our journey on youtube to document our company history and we would be happy to have you along for the ride! We have big dreams and have hardly scratched the surface of where we want to be.
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2005 Chevy 3500 Cab Chassis Duramax, 4x4, 8’ Crysteel Dump Bed, Meyer Snow Plow and Salt Spreader
2007 GMC 3500 Cab Chassis Duramax/Allison, 4x4, 10’ Rugby Dump Bed
2003 GMC 2500 CCSB Duramax, 4x4 Meyer Snow Plow and Salt Spreader
2006 Bobcat T180, aftermarket enclosure, 6 attachments
2006 Bobcat 331 Open ROPS Buckets and Frost Ripper
2008 Rice 14’ Dump Trailer
2003 Maclander 18’ Equipment Trailer
2018 Retco 16’ Utility Trailer
Ferris Z2 52’ Kawi
Ferris FW35 52” Kawi
Scag Turf Tiger II 52” Kawi with Clam Shell Bagger
Echo Bear Cat DL10 Debris Loader
Stihl Handhelds (a lot)
Ryan Aerator 19”, honda engine
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[@hlwlawnservice3405]

That’s awesome man it’s worth every hour of work to see a good clean bed and know that you put that work in to get it done, so satisfying. Can’t wait to see the final product!

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thank you! I am hoping to have the video up this weekend!

[@williamb5449]

Nice job on getting that old paint off! Spray if you want however rolling it on will last longer. I’ve done spray before and it puts it on in a lot thinner coats. I use that gloss black rust-oleum oil based and rolled it on my dump bed and trailer and it puts it on thicker and is really durable.

[@jasonsejkora4578]

I have a few gallons of it and am also about to start this process. Woohoo

[@Jasha333]

Nice job im glad your doing this is going to look great

[@jpdst29]

I’ve got to do this to my flatbed. I’ve been putting it off for far too long. Looks great and thanks for the upload. 👍🏻😃

[@HitBiggest]

I’m just getting ready to do this.. lord knows this is the video I needed!

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Glad we were able to get it up before you got it done! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out!

[@joshhead6859]

If your local Parts House don't I would say it's definitely worth the wait if you had to order it. This is a step you do not want to forget if you mean what you say about wanting to look more presentable in 2020 this product will make it stand the test of time

[@1fmfrider]

I've used the same paint for years. Tractors and trailers, I would recommend using the hardener. You will just get a much better product and it will last much longer for very little money. Another trick that we used to do was to attach a chain to the frame and let it rest on the ground. It helped with static and debris sticking to the area that your painting. Also if you put paper down on the ground of your shop it will help with clean-up (dont use plastic drop cloths, they will stick to your feet and make a mess) paper helps absorb the paint. Those are some cheap easy tips to use. Cant wait to see the finished product.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Very nice! That is super helpful info i will use and I'm sure others will as well! thanks for chiming in.

[@garygriffin3114]

Alex, Get the hardener. Dries quicker, more gloss and little more chemical resistant.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thanks Gary! I will be getting the hardener.

[@zachsweigard9594]

Looks good

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thanks Zach!

[@EricThomasBland]

Great video brother I’m from Michigan myself keep up the fantastic job

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thanks Eric. I love it up there. If it wasn't for family and friends I would consider moving.

[@desertoasislawncare8342]

Been waiting for new video from you guys 🤘🏻🤘🏻👍

[@flat4314]

I'm be painting my trailers Thursday I don't spend a lot of time on prep mostly just pressure wash and wire wheel any bad spots them I paint them every winter it keeps them looking nice. I'm debating on switching colors this year all my trailer are black for lawncare and my company colors are yellow and grey so I'm thinking of going to bright yellow to make them more noticeable.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Yellow would be sweet if those are the company colors! Harder to keep clean but if you do them every year they can't be to bad.

[@joshhead6859]

Hey do yourself a favor since you are spending the money to do it right make sure you buy some converter to spray on that bare metal that has surface rust if not that surface rust will come back through your nice paint most auto parts store should have a good rust converter

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I will check into it! thank you for the input.

[@bis-manoutdoorservicesinc.6499]

I would personally Bedliner that box... you’ve already got it prepped... spend the few extra bucks and make it indestructible

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Bed liner doesnt shine and it holds dirt and dust. It just won't fit the image I'm looking for.

[@garycooper4982]

wet the floor to keep dust down when spraying

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Yes sir! I remember that from back in the day. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@outdoorsclickllc663]

Oh yeah you need the gardener 8-0950-4 I always use it I love the style of paint

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I will definitely be getting the hardener!

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

Michigan BABY!!!!!

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I love it up there! Much better than Illinois

[@triumphovertragedy7860]

Nickens Lawn & Landscape LLC it’s because you don’t live here. Lol

[@mattgrabber8015]

I’d suggest using a semi gloss black. It helps hide imperfections better than the gloss. Also I haven’t had the best luck with tractor supply paint. I think rustoleum is better for the price.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Really? I have had great luck with the tractor supply paint, although that was rolling it on.

[@turner7979]

Get the hardener! It will make it shine and make the paint stronger.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thanks Michael. I will be picking some up today.

[@jdias51]

Sell etch primer and single stage urethane i use Mason urethane paint easy to mix and comes out hard as rocks Rust oleum is a soft paint and has zero uv protection so it will full and scratch easy also invest in a needle gun it'll save you hours of prepping and really knocks off the scale Finally seriously the carport will not work get the truck super hot with bullet heaters move it outside have it all pre masked spray it quickly move it back inside with your bobcat or couple guys the oversprsy without serious suction will get over everything....ask me how I know.....I just finished a 71 c10 chassis I can email you before and after pics if you want to see the finished product

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thank you for the input! Unfortunately painting outside is not an option for us. Ill have to look up needle gun, not sure what that is.

[@jdias51]

@@nickenslandscapingexcavating if you are going to paint inside put the carport up against your outside doors with it cracked open with box fans pointing out make sure you wet everything around the carport like the walls floor door etc with water so that the oversprsy will not stick Needle is harsh on the hands and ears but works amazing especially for cleaning up hard to reach areas on the chassis

[@jons2304]

Do you mean nason single stage urethane? Do you apply a urethane primer first?

[@122yamaharider]

You oughta add a pintle plate to that truck, or at least if not to mount a hitch on, a piece of diamond plate to cover the wiring mount license plate cable box etc.. would loom cleaner

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I have thought about it. 9/10 there is a trailer behind this truck

[@122yamaharider]

Granted i use wire wheels on my drills and not grinders but ive had the same ones for years... for paint removal i use those silicone carbine wheels, the work in half the time a wire wheel does. Dont last as long but quality and time spent is superb

[@ousamaabdu794]

If I'm going to sand down a 52 in deck what type of equipment do you recommend sir?

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I will have to look into that. I have always used sand paper or wire wheels.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

@@ousamaabdu794 Sand paper and wire wheel will do it. From reattach i just did seems that a needle gun will do great where you can't get the above mentioned tools.

[@ousamaabdu794]

@@nickenslandscapingexcavating Thanks for the help my man!

[@tylerreed9252]

Yes you have to use the hardener or it won't dry. I made that mistake before.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thanks Tyler! I will be picking some up today.

[@nickstramel8929]

I wouldn’t use the manic paint. I have had really bad luck with it. I have had good luck with the rustolem tractor paint you have in the background. Just my 2 cents but I painted a 16ft trailer with the magic gloss black with the reducer and Hardner mixed in and it didn’t do very good.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Yeah there seems to be mixed reviews on it. Some people love it and some hate it. Thanks of the input.

[@ThriftyGarage]

Nice work! We are doing a similar paint job on our flat bed. Did you end up selling this truck? What does your setup look like for this season?

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thank you! How did your turn out?? We did sell the truck. Not long after we painted it. We have a 2007 3500hd, a 2008 gmc 2500hd, and a 2009 Chevy 4500

[@ThriftyGarage]

@@nickenslandscapingexcavating holding up well so far! I respect your fleet and doing so much mechanic work yourself. We are getting rid of our 2002 Silverado 2500hd because repairs are getting to be too much. We are aiming for a fleet of 2015+ trucks.

[@sebastiankumlin9542]

Wire wheel! Now I've learned some useful slang!

[@shanecorrigan1096]

2 questions bud. 1 what are the wheel simulators/cover brand on the 05? 2 what tool box do you have on the truck underneath the dump bed?

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I believe Pacific is the brand on the simulators. Toolbox's are weather guard.

[@shanecorrigan1096]

@@nickenslandscapingexcavating cool thank you

[@outdoorsclickllc663]

Paint the inside first so they give you a good practice with the gun One more thing a regulator and moister filter in the line for the gun will be Ideal

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Good call there! Inside first is what we will do! I will look for a filter today and see what i can find! Thanks for the input.

[@outdoorsclickllc663]

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[@outdoorsclickllc663]

Nickens Lawn & Landscape LLC definitely because you will need to regulate how much air goes into the gun those guns run around 40 psi or something like that and before you do whatever take the drain plug up the air compressor moisture should get out I dream mine regularly A lot of water come out I always keep my gan open Completely Then I play with in order when Will dictate how much pain goes out if your gun has a regulator in the bottle how much pressure goes and just put it open and regulate with the in-line regulator

[@eld3moniod3monio40]

Were can i get the paint? I have a dump truck that i want to paint as well.

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

We bought this at Tractor Supply Co

[@MC-rr3ew]

Remember...use penetrol with oil...great results

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Thanks M C! Great results is what we are going for.

[@drivenlawncare3229]

Get the hardener

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I will be getting it before we paint.

[@chriswheeler5908]

How did it turn out?

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Turned out great!

[@ChrisKim1562]

I would have sprayed it with Line-X it'll last so much longer and take abuse much better than paint

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

Maybe on the inside but i want the outside to shine and clean up easily. Also the outside doesn't take any abuse. Only inside.

[@mone1998gt]

I wouldnt put it on the floor of the bed makes it hard to dump i tried it and ended up grinding it off after a year

[@robertace821]

How much?

[@brodyheikkila1010]

I hate using wire wheels on air tools I will find tiny pieces of metal wire all around in my clothes and room for a week later

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

I agree. It’s not ideal but they do work good to knock down thick rust

[@backwoodsp.n.w]

Hey, if you decide to sell that truck let me know brother, thank you! 👍👍🤙🙏👊💯

[@nickenslandscapingexcavating]

We sold it already unfortunately