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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 11-28-2017, 01:13 AM

My axle is just resting on a $16 Harbor Freight furniture dolly. Serves it's purpose, and the more I think about it, seems just as well to use it for paint. I could strap the axle to my engine hoist, but either way I have to hit what I missed following assembly.

Unless talked out of it, I plan on using sponge rollers anyway, so touch up is easy. Same on the frame, using MasterSeries and their satin top coat....................I've read it comes out real nice with a sponges. If I understand it right, the results are even better than through a gun, though I'm not sure that includes the top-coat. Masters recommends sponges for the primer coats.

I'm looking for a real nice finish to go with a un-pitted & blocked frame. I'm good with a brush, but I don't know, perhaps the top coat through a gun will look cleaner.

Here's someone's frame with MasterSeries. Can't say if brushed or sprayed. https://s20.postimg.org/8wszjd6p9/image.jpg

Other than that, how have you painted an axle, or frame?

11-28-2017, 01:13 AM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Painting axles - frames too My axle is just resting on a $16 Harbor Freight furniture dolly. Serves it's purpose, and the more I think about it, seems just as well to use it for paint. I could strap the axle to my engine hoist, but either way I have to hit what I missed following assembly. Unless talked out of it, I plan on using sponge rollers anyway, so touch up is easy. Same on the frame, using MasterSeries and their satin top coat....................I've read it comes out real nice with a sponges. If I understand it right, the results are even better than through a gun, though I'm not sure that includes the top-coat. Masters recommends sponges for the primer coats. I'm looking for a real nice finish to go with a un-pitted & blocked frame. I'm good with a brush, but I don't know, perhaps the top coat through a gun will look cleaner. Here's someone's frame with MasterSeries. Can't say if brushed or sprayed. https://s20.postimg.org/8wszjd6p9/image.jpg Other than that, how have you painted an axle, or frame? Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 11-28-2017 at 01:58 AM.