Testing Frame Paint With A Hammer

[Jahloha]

I have read on this forum so many things like, "you can't even remove Por15 with a hammer", "powder coat is way stronger than paint", and the list goes on.

I wanted to put my own frame paint, MasterSeries Silver & Topcoat, to the test. To see if it could really take such a blow. Because if it can handle a hammer, show as hell should handle a rock popping up while driving.

So I took my hammer and gave the frame three solid whacks to see if any chipping, cracking, or obvious damage would happen. To be truthful, I was pretty nervous thinking it would do damage but wanted the reassurance the product would withstand a direct hit.

Here's the video (I apologize for filming vertically):

Hammer Video

After these three blows the paint didnt chip, didnt scuff (but did dull the paint), and didnt crack. Was this necessary? No, but now I know haha.

[kamikazekyle05]

Nice video, my frame is in por-15. It fell off the jackstands once and rubbed some of the paint off, but i touched it up and you cant even tell

[72 Copper C-10]

well thanks for sharing! I would have such a hard time doing that to my frame!

[leftybass209]

I appreciate that you tested it with a good amount of force but not overkill. Too many people try to disprove companies' paint strength claims with ridiculous amounts of force. Truth be told if you want it to come off, it's coming off. Nice frame!

[72MARIO]

I have used POR15 on a number of projects. After 2 years it actually falls off. I personally will not spend time or money on other projects unless its blasted epoxy primed and painted

Is this paint a single stage product ?.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by kamikazekyle05

Nice video, my frame is in por-15. It fell off the jackstands once and rubbed some of the paint off, but i touched it up and you cant even tell

Yeah, I agree. Even though you can't paint over chipped/cracked powder coat, definitely not something I would "want" to do.

Originally Posted by 72 Copper C-10

well thanks for sharing! I would have such a hard time doing that to my frame!

Trust me, if it weren't for my sometimes obsessive thinking brain, I wouldn't have either! haha.

Originally Posted by leftybass209

I appreciate that you tested it with a good amount of force but not overkill. Too many people try to disprove companies' paint strength claims with ridiculous amounts of force. Truth be told if you want it to come off, it's coming off. Nice frame!

Yeah, I agree. MasterSeries doesnt offer any sort of impact claims, but does have an impressive rust prevention claim. Thats the reason I used it. I am actually going to paint a piece of blasted scrap metal I have and leave it for the winter to see the effects.

Originally Posted by 72MARIO

I have used POR15 on a number of projects. After 2 years it actually falls off. I personally will not spend time or money on other projects unless its blasted epoxy primed and painted

Is this paint a single stage product ?.

Yes, it has a hardener additive for the topcoat. I really liked this product and clearly from the video feel confident with its performance. Here's their webpage:

http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/...roducts/black/

***I do not work or have any affiliation with them***

[R.L.]

Thanks for posting.

[67ctener]

The "what are you doing dad?" At the end is the best haha

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by R.L.

Thanks for posting.

Of course!

Originally Posted by 67ctener

The "what are you doing dad?" At the end is the best haha

Haha I was waiting for someone to comment on that. She was mad she didn't get in on the hammer whacking haha