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Inthuwind · 10-05-2005, 09:07 PM

What's the best coating out there to do frame and suspension items?? I know I saw a thread here a couple months back. POR 15/ or....???????

MikeS · 10-05-2005, 09:09 PM

I like Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator. Much more user friendly than POR15 and has worked great for me. They also have some real nice paint for doing frames. I've had really good success with most of their products.
Mike

**Palf70Step** · 10-05-2005, 09:10 PM

I like Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator. I learned about it after I did my frame in an off-brand rust converter, than coated it in Rustolium. It looks and has always worked good for me over the last 30 years, but I am very impressed with Eastwood.

Redaddiction · 10-05-2005, 09:13 PM

I plan to just powdercoat mine.

Inthuwind · 10-05-2005, 09:17 PM

whats the cost of powdercoating this stuff?? And thanks for your replies!!!!

Redaddiction · 10-05-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Inthuwind

whats the cost of powdercoating this stuff?? And thanks for your replies!!!!

It can vary alot from place to place. I've seen guys get it for around 200 or so some even better deals. The hardest thing is finding a place that can fit your frame in their oven to bake the powdercoat.

cdowns · 10-05-2005, 09:47 PM

powdercoating the frame and suspension figure $500
POR 15 or eastwoody stuff figure less than $50

Maximum Overdrive · 10-05-2005, 09:50 PM

I have heard of people using the polymer stuff like rino liner to do their frames. Wouldnt have any idea on what cost on something like that would be though. Some people speak of POR 15 not giving enough flex to the frames once they are coated but I dont know if that is actually true they lose flex when coated with POR 15.

*wolfthing2000* · 10-05-2005, 10:53 PM

If you have a 4x4 or ever think you might have a crack develop on the frame, stay away from POR 15 since it could hide or disguise a crack that you would find otherwise. I used an epoxy primer on a Jeep frame and painted rustoleum over that and it has survived very well and I have discovered and ground and welded up many a crack in it's hard use days. I know our trucks are not going to get beat like I did the Jeep, however I think POR is unnecessary and overkill on frames and suspension.
Just my 2 pennys fr ya.

55chevy · 10-06-2005, 04:24 PM

I just got some Chassis Saver, quart for $25, turns the rust black and hard, better than the Walmart Rust Convertor I had been using, got it at a local paint supply store. Also comes in silver.

10-05-2005, 09:07 PM	#1
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Por 15 Or???? What's the best coating out there to do frame and suspension items?? I know I saw a thread here a couple months back. POR 15/ or....??????? __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

10-05-2005, 09:09 PM	#2
MikeS Active Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 197	I like Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator. Much more user friendly than POR15 and has worked great for me. They also have some real nice paint for doing frames. I've had really good success with most of their products. Mike __________________ The rides: '72 Blazer 350/4spd/Tuned Port Injection '69 Firebird 400/4 speed 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport 4X4/4.7L V8/5 spd/Headers/Jet Chip, etc. Daily Driver 2002 Airborne Zeppelin (roadbike) Titanium frame/Campy Chorus 2004 Filippi Italia S (rowing shell)

10-05-2005, 09:10 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	I like Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator. I learned about it after I did my frame in an off-brand rust converter, than coated it in Rustolium. It looks and has always worked good for me over the last 30 years, but I am very impressed with Eastwood. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-05-2005, 09:17 PM	#5
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	whats the cost of powdercoating this stuff?? And thanks for your replies!!!! __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

10-05-2005, 09:47 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	powdercoating the frame and suspension figure $500 POR 15 or eastwoody stuff figure less than $50 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-05-2005, 09:13 PM	#4
Redaddiction LS1 Lover Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 474	I plan to just powdercoat mine.

10-05-2005, 09:50 PM	#8
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	I have heard of people using the polymer stuff like rino liner to do their frames. Wouldnt have any idea on what cost on something like that would be though. Some people speak of POR 15 not giving enough flex to the frames once they are coated but I dont know if that is actually true they lose flex when coated with POR 15. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

10-05-2005, 10:53 PM	#9
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	If you have a 4x4 or ever think you might have a crack develop on the frame, stay away from POR 15 since it could hide or disguise a crack that you would find otherwise. I used an epoxy primer on a Jeep frame and painted rustoleum over that and it has survived very well and I have discovered and ground and welded up many a crack in it's hard use days. I know our trucks are not going to get beat like I did the Jeep, however I think POR is unnecessary and overkill on frames and suspension. Just my 2 pennys fr ya.

10-06-2005, 04:24 PM	#10
55chevy Car Truck Bike Nut Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Virginia Posts: 850	I just got some Chassis Saver, quart for $25, turns the rust black and hard, better than the Walmart Rust Convertor I had been using, got it at a local paint supply store. Also comes in silver. __________________ Snow free Florida panhandle, don't miss Indiana winters Temp in Suffolk Virginia, Sentenced 2 to 5 years LOL 68 shortfleet project 94 3500 TD dually so many cars so little time 72 K2 CST 2WD Blazer



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