Come check out the: Frame Finishes Thread

[72BlckButy]

Hey guys I'm trying to get a thread set up that will list people's experiences with certain products for reviving their frames.

Feel free to stop on by and post your experiences, opinions, pics, and whatever else you can provide....

THREAD

[flamingbig10]

for my truck I didn't have any rust problems because the entire under side of the truck coverd in oil and grease, to clean the frame I used simple green degreaser, comet, wire brush, and red and green scotch brite pads, and for paint I used http://www.valsparglobal.com/val/resident/bps_imp.jsp
here some pics of the fire wall, I had some pics of the frame but they didn't turn out
before

after

this what it looks like 2 years later

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

for my truck I didn't have any rust problems because the entire under side of the truck coverd in oil and grease, to clean the frame I used simple green degreaser, comet, wire brush, and red and green scotch brite pads, and for paint I used http://www.valsparglobal.com/val/resident/bps_imp.jsp

I copied your post and added it to the Frame Finishes Thread. Thanks for the info!

[flamingbig10]

no problem and tractor suplie sells it about $30 a gallon

[sourkraut]

I know I have used the Eastwood Products (chassis black, rust encaplslater, rust converter) and have had very good success with them. They are very durable and have a good selection of finishes. My #1 choice would be to sandblast and powdercoat if you do not have a budget. That by far is the toughest most durable finish I have found but can become very expensive with vehicle frames and several parts. I have a Eastwood powdercoat system and an old oven for small parts. I also have a 12"x12" IR lamp that I have done several exhaust systems and motorcycle frames with and they have stayed looking new for years! I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend on your project? The Eastwood chassis kit I got to do my truck frame was enough to do my whole frame and was $120. Prep is just wirebrushing, cleaning and applying and I am very pleased with the results. Something else I have used and know others have, is the Rustoleum black textured paint in a spray can. This too seems to last a long time and is very durable and at 3-4 bucks from Home Depot it works great when money is tight. Hope this helps.

[1980GMC]

For mine I sandblasted and powder coated it red. Very durable and very nice finish. Ill try to get some pics of it to post here but cant find my camera lol.

[84 400]

Originally Posted by sourkraut

I know I have used the Eastwood Products (chassis black, rust encaplslater, rust converter) and have had very good success with them. They are very durable and have a good selection of finishes. My #1 choice would be to sandblast and powdercoat if you do not have a budget. That by far is the toughest most durable finish I have found but can become very expensive with vehicle frames and several parts. I have a Eastwood powdercoat system and an old oven for small parts. I also have a 12"x12" IR lamp that I have done several exhaust systems and motorcycle frames with and they have stayed looking new for years! I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend on your project? The Eastwood chassis kit I got to do my truck frame was enough to do my whole frame and was $120. Prep is just wirebrushing, cleaning and applying and I am very pleased with the results. Something else I have used and know others have, is the Rustoleum black textured paint in a spray can. This too seems to last a long time and is very durable and at 3-4 bucks from Home Depot it works great when money is tight. Hope this helps.

rustolium number 7777 is almost an exact match to the factory color.

[72BlckButy]

bump for more frame finishes.... please post your experiences HERE...

[cadpwrd]

Here is what my truck looks like now. I used eastwood's satin chassis black. Very pleased with how it came out.

Painting it at my buddies huge garage.

Back home at my tiny garage.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=33824100