Bumper Painting Hacks & Rattle Can Secrets | 1972 Chevy C20

This week, I finally gave in and decided to paint the bumper on the 1972 C20 Avalon Green project. I’m sharing a few "smart" moves I made, like pulling the lenses to avoid overspray and why I’m opting to clean and restore the original light housings instead of spending $100 on new units. We also dive into the "back to the basics" of painting. I’ll show you my cheap 3M masking hack and why I prefer painting in 64°F temperatures to get that perfect "settle" and minimize orange peel. Plus, a close-up look at the finished door on the 1968 C10 Bright White—proof that you can get a professional shine out of a rattle can if your prep is 99% of the work. Welcome to Darren 67-72! 🛠️ If you are wrenching on a classic Chevy truck, you are in the right place. I am not a certified mechanic—just an average Joe in a garage showing you the real, unedited side of classic truck restoration. Whether I am working on my '68 bright white C10, the '71 Spanish gold C10, or the '72 Avalon green C20, we figure these projects out together. On this channel, we tackle the gritty DIY auto repair jobs that other videos skip over. From complete steering column teardowns and manual-to-power disc brake conversions, to finding the best C10 seat swaps and doing rear gas tank relocations, we cover it all. I show the struggles, the mistakes, and the exact fixes to help you get your own 1967-1972 Chevy C10 back on the road. Make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and leave a comment to join the community—we just crossed 650 subscribers and are keeping the momentum going! Disclaimer: I am a DIY enthusiast, not a professional mechanic. These videos are for entertainment and sharing my personal learning experience. Always do your own research and practice garage safety!