Step 1 - Disassembly - trucks should be disassembled for full reconditioning. All extra boxes should be cut off. At this point, the truck should look like a flatbed truck.
Step 2 – Degrease and Power wash – the truck should be soaked in a degreaser and allowed to set and loosed dirt, grease and other debris. It should then be easy to power wash the unit.
Step 3 – Sand the truck down to its factory primer. Now is the time to pull out dents and other imperfections. Any rust should be gotten rid of and old metal should be replaced with new. Now it's time to sand the unit down and apply a primer.
Step 4 – Paint – Painting well is a two step process. The truck should be "peppered down" in the paint bay. Any remaining steel boxes and the chassis should be sprayed with Colar epoxy primer for extra protection against the elements. A top coat is sprayed on. 2.8 industrial Emron paint is a great choice for heavy duty trucks due to its hardiness. The paint should then be heat treated to approximately 100 degrees.
Step 5 – Bed liners – Bed liners should be installed now to protect the bed of the truck and give your equipment an attractive, streamlined appeal. Spray on bed liners are the best for heavy equipment. Good companies use 120 gallon Linex machine to a thickness of 100 mills. This will give a super thick, effective protective coating. Some companies that provide this service will warranty their products as well.
Step 6 – Reassemble – trucks should be reassembled now. Any broken or worn parts should be replaced with new. Remove the tape and protective sheath, if one was applied after the painting process. Clean the windows.
Step 7 – Clean the inside of the cab. Now is a good time to clean the cab, have any upholstery work done, seats replace and any broken parts fixed. Replace the floor mats and headliner. The entire cab and boxes should be buffed and waxed with a hand glaze.
Step 8 - Mechanical – The final step is mechanical work. The engine should undergo a 77 point inspection checklist. All mechanics that should pass the test include: engine, power Tran, steering suspension, brakes, electrical systems, cab and body, tires, wheels and rims.
Step 9 – Check over the truck and make sure nothing was missed. After ensuring everything is completed properly, take it out for a test drive.
Step 10 – Inspection – the truck should now be driven to a federal inspector to ensure everything you have done is up to code/standard. After the unit has passed inspection, enjoy your masterpiece.
To learn more about reconditioning used heavy equipment, go to http://www.i80equipment.com/reconditioning.html. They have been refurbishing used heavy equipment for 17 years. They finance a wide selection of digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, forestry trucks, Grapple Trucks, boom trucks, Dump and Sewer Trucks and other specialty equipment. They also provide a comprehensive truck locator program.
Step 2 – Degrease and Power wash – the truck should be soaked in a degreaser and allowed to set and loosed dirt, grease and other debris. It should then be easy to power wash the unit.
Step 3 – Sand the truck down to its factory primer. Now is the time to pull out dents and other imperfections. Any rust should be gotten rid of and old metal should be replaced with new. Now it's time to sand the unit down and apply a primer.
Step 4 – Paint – Painting well is a two step process. The truck should be "peppered down" in the paint bay. Any remaining steel boxes and the chassis should be sprayed with Colar epoxy primer for extra protection against the elements. A top coat is sprayed on. 2.8 industrial Emron paint is a great choice for heavy duty trucks due to its hardiness. The paint should then be heat treated to approximately 100 degrees.
Step 5 – Bed liners – Bed liners should be installed now to protect the bed of the truck and give your equipment an attractive, streamlined appeal. Spray on bed liners are the best for heavy equipment. Good companies use 120 gallon Linex machine to a thickness of 100 mills. This will give a super thick, effective protective coating. Some companies that provide this service will warranty their products as well.
Step 6 – Reassemble – trucks should be reassembled now. Any broken or worn parts should be replaced with new. Remove the tape and protective sheath, if one was applied after the painting process. Clean the windows.
Step 7 – Clean the inside of the cab. Now is a good time to clean the cab, have any upholstery work done, seats replace and any broken parts fixed. Replace the floor mats and headliner. The entire cab and boxes should be buffed and waxed with a hand glaze.
Step 8 - Mechanical – The final step is mechanical work. The engine should undergo a 77 point inspection checklist. All mechanics that should pass the test include: engine, power Tran, steering suspension, brakes, electrical systems, cab and body, tires, wheels and rims.
Step 9 – Check over the truck and make sure nothing was missed. After ensuring everything is completed properly, take it out for a test drive.
Step 10 – Inspection – the truck should now be driven to a federal inspector to ensure everything you have done is up to code/standard. After the unit has passed inspection, enjoy your masterpiece.
To learn more about reconditioning used heavy equipment, go to http://www.i80equipment.com/reconditioning.html. They have been refurbishing used heavy equipment for 17 years. They finance a wide selection of digger derrick trucks, bucket trucks, forestry trucks, Grapple Trucks, boom trucks, Dump and Sewer Trucks and other specialty equipment. They also provide a comprehensive truck locator program.
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