| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
DMiller 
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Angry, At SELF, back into KW
Posted: 10 Oct 2026 at 2:16pm |
So was washing the old Beast, found Right flat area of Hood and one spot on Left was Clear Degrading. Was thinking was MY bad Paint Application, then heat spoke to me. I had during Reman, removed the Self Destructing Under Hood heat and Noise Blanket, hanging in shreds and had doubts as to value to reinstall, got a price for a replacement Kit from KW, almost three years ago now, $1200. All Precut pieces, Adhesive, Retention Pins and Washers, Epoxy to glue Pins to Hood underside. So I am currently In Process to strip off Burnt up Clear, have likely enough Blue to touch up a few bad spots, then still have 1/3 gal of Clear to mix and blend cover to hood edge lines the Clear. Called Kenworth dealer, Ordered Insulation Package, still ill over the price increase, now over $1800. Will NOT be dealing with this again.
Then the Blinds Valances
Can see the Holes where remounted a Stop Shelf as the original was removed.
Edited by DMiller - 10 Oct 2026 at 2:35pm
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
JW in MO
Orange Level
Joined: 16 Feb 2010
Location: Mid Central MO
Points: 2740
|
Post Options
Thanks(1)
Quote Reply
Posted: 10 Oct 2026 at 5:48pm |
|
I found part of my hood insulation had been relocated to the air cleaner by mice, not enough to plug anything but still agrivating.
|
|
Maximum use of available resources!
|
|
DMiller
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 12 Oct 2026 at 9:58am |
|
Just shot color blend. Now I wait.
|
|
DMiller
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 12 Oct 2026 at 2:46pm |
|
Color Flashed off and Clear went on, Two HEAVY Wet Coats, a Final Lighter Sacrificial for Cut and Buff final. As suggested by Body Shop, Allowed to flash to really tacky, PULLED Masking off Hood. Noted by Local Repair shop the Sectioned Repair line at a Hood Curve Line will settle while still curing and be less to deal with for Cut In and buff out by pulling mask NOW.
|
|
DMiller
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 12 Oct 2026 at 3:45pm |
|
|
|
LouSWPA
Orange Level Access
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Clinton, Pa
Points: 25605
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 12 Oct 2026 at 6:16pm |
|
Geez Dave, you are a lucky man if this is the first time you are angry at oneself! I find myself carrying a continuous grudge with meownself! LOL
|
|
I am still confident of this;
I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Ps 27
|
|
Dirt Farmer
Orange Level Access
Joined: 15 Sep 2020
Location: Illinois
Points: 501
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:37pm |
|
Your paint job on that hood looks slick a glass wouldn’t hardly need buffed from what I could tell but the bigger question is how did you keep the overspray off them clean white doors. Enjoyed reading about the truck as you were building it.
|
|
DMiller
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 hours 16 minutes ago at 5:00am |
|
Set two old floor area fans at base of Partially open door as spray, shut it as air starts to clear. Is some dusting but using HVLP system uses less air less over spray.
|
|
DMiller
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 hours 13 minutes ago at 5:03am |
 LouSWPA wrote:
Geez Dave, you are a lucky man if this is the first time you are angry at oneself! I find myself carrying a continuous grudge with meownself! LOL |
Mornin Lou! Nah, I generally awaken at 3-4 with something I made mad day before always something to anger aggravate right off the bat! Stay angry at some stupid thing I did or failed to do on nearly every project or job am working.
|
|
DMiller
Orange Level Access
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
Location: Hermann, Mo
Points: 36662
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 20 hours 9 minutes ago at 5:07am |
|
Thanks DF on the Paint Comment, has some sputter spatter spots and is a defined Tape line so does need a sand and buff, will be pretty quick. Easier said than done as get older and shoulders squeal a little louder each year.
Dave
|
|
