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nu2-72 · 03-05-2005, 01:42 PM

I am preparing to paint the axles and frame. I have seen your pics and in some cases, trucks. I want a nice finish, durable finish and long life. Short of powder coat, what do you guys use?

bodazpa · 03-05-2005, 03:35 PM

I preped my frame with degreaser and a pressure washer, then I used a sponge brush with black rustoliem..looks great. every one thinks it power coated....easy to touch up to...john

Mudder · 03-05-2005, 04:11 PM

Just cleaned it really good then painted with black paint. I usually go over faded spots with good spray bomb.

nu2-72 · 03-05-2005, 06:26 PM

Sounds like plain old Black paint it is. I have it blasted clean and totally disassembled right now.

bodazpa, looks great. I like paint so I can touch up at any time over powdercoat.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post1165753

Mudder · 03-05-2005, 06:42 PM

Mine actually stays on pretty good but then I dont drive it everyday. Think I used the Rustoleum one time and it worked pretty good.

Pont · 03-05-2005, 06:42 PM

Getting it really clean first has always been most important part in my opinion. I use Krylon semi-flat black spray paint. It's not flat nor glossy and has just the right look for me. When mine is clean, I usually get compliments on how good it looks under the truck.

**Joesjunk** · 03-06-2005, 02:17 AM

I just sprayed the axles on my 71 4x4. I don't drive it much either, but they have held up fine so far.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-06-2005, 02:24 PM

On the truck we are building, we have been using tractor/implement gloss black paint. I swear this stuff is like por 15, but only $20/ gal. It seems very durable and keeps a good shine. I would personally recommend it. I have tried por 15, poly paint.... I think this stuff will hold up and look very nice, just a little thicker than the restoleum. Hope this helps.

**special-K** · 03-06-2005, 04:14 PM

I like that implement paint,too.

nu2-72 · 03-06-2005, 09:57 PM

I have decided to go with the semi-gloss Black. I do not want it to shiny and then have to try and maintain the gloss. I will drive the truck. Someday. Thanks guys.

Dean · 03-07-2005, 08:18 AM

I used POR 15 on my green one and DP90 on the blue one. The DP90 isn't holding up as well as I expected.

03-05-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Mudder,Tennman, Joesjunk, others I am preparing to paint the axles and frame. I have seen your pics and in some cases, trucks. I want a nice finish, durable finish and long life. Short of powder coat, what do you guys use? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-05-2005, 03:35 PM	#2
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	I preped my frame with degreaser and a pressure washer, then I used a sponge brush with black rustoliem..looks great. every one thinks it power coated....easy to touch up to...john Attached Images __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"

03-05-2005, 06:26 PM	#4
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Sounds like plain old Black paint it is. I have it blasted clean and totally disassembled right now. bodazpa, looks great. I like paint so I can touch up at any time over powdercoat. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post1165753 __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide Last edited by nu2-72; 03-05-2005 at 06:41 PM.

03-05-2005, 06:42 PM	#6
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Getting it really clean first has always been most important part in my opinion. I use Krylon semi-flat black spray paint. It's not flat nor glossy and has just the right look for me. When mine is clean, I usually get compliments on how good it looks under the truck. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

03-06-2005, 02:17 AM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	I just sprayed the axles on my 71 4x4. I don't drive it much either, but they have held up fine so far. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-05-2005, 04:11 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Just cleaned it really good then painted with black paint. I usually go over faded spots with good spray bomb.

03-06-2005, 02:24 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	On the truck we are building, we have been using tractor/implement gloss black paint. I swear this stuff is like por 15, but only $20/ gal. It seems very durable and keeps a good shine. I would personally recommend it. I have tried por 15, poly paint.... I think this stuff will hold up and look very nice, just a little thicker than the restoleum. Hope this helps. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-06-2005, 04:14 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	I like that implement paint,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-06-2005, 09:57 PM	#10
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I have decided to go with the semi-gloss Black. I do not want it to shiny and then have to try and maintain the gloss. I will drive the truck. Someday. Thanks guys. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

03-07-2005, 08:18 AM	#11
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I used POR 15 on my green one and DP90 on the blue one. The DP90 isn't holding up as well as I expected.



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