Suspension / Frame Paint
 

So I have been looking all over this site for what to paint my frame and suspension parts with, specifically my new spindles and calipers. It seems to be a toss up between Eastwood Extreme chassis black and POR15 for the frame, but what about the suspension components? (spindles, calipers etc).

Can I get a solid recommendation form someone who has painted there frame and suspension, driving the poo out of there truck and still likes what they see?

Thanks a bunch

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Por-15 seems to be hit and miss for me. Sometimes good results, sometimes it peels off. And I ALWAYS prep per the instructions. I'm ready to try something else.

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Though I haven't gotten mine on the road yet, in the past I have used POR-15. It has worked well but I didn't like the fact they did not offer a spray version and there are some serious warnings about spraying POR-15.

My current build, I decided to try Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator primer and Satin Chassis black. So far I have been very happy with how they apply. I do clean everything up and do a wax/grease remover wipe down before painting.

So far so good but only once I getting driving will I really know. Sorry not more help.

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I used zero rust,they have spray bomb and quarts for gun .Looks ok so far for me

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I too have had mixed results with POR15. usually peeling. It is great on old rusty textured metalbut since a lot of my work includes a mix of new steel it will almost always peel.

For cast spindles I have just been using a good coat of spray bomb prime followed by flat black. I have used hi-temp like for BBQ's and such with good results too.

Josh

MT I have the spindles for my dually done and waiting for install if you'd like to swing by for a look.

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Chassis Black ...

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Although the finish is maybe not what you are looking for, the Rustoleum 'Hammertone' line is extremely tough. It comes in rattle and quarts that can be sprayed; kinda reminds me of some powdercoating, actually. There is a guy in the 60-66 section that painted his 4x4 frame with it and he said it has stood up to his offroading so far.

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Do you sandblast your new parts prior to painting? That seems to work for me.

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I have used the MasterSeries line of paints on my spindles, rearend, and front crossmember and am very pleased. Super tough and easy to use. I sprayed it on.

http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/index/

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Anyone used Dupont products?

Shane, as far as Eastwood Chassis Black, do you purchase it from them, or from an online supplier?

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I purchased mine from my local auto paint supply store.

You can use INDUSTRIAL Rustoleum thinned with acetone (50/50) to achieve a similar look.

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Over the years I have had great results with all of the Eastwood products. I have never used Chassis Black, but just about everything else they offer in a spray can.

Here's a couple pics of what the various paints look like in use.

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N2TRUX - Which product did you use on the drums and rotors?

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I think you should be looking at this product, "it's what por 15 used to be !!, Ummm Made in Au !!
http://www.kbs-coatings.com.au/Flow-...l_ep_35-1.html

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Ken, which black paint from Eastwood did you use if you didn't apply Classic Black?

And I'm also curious which gray you used on your drums/rotors. Was it Spray Gray?