Rusty Frame Painting Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mi396ss · 02-05-2010, 04:52 PM

I have the box off of my truck and would like
to paint the frame while it's off. I used a needle
scaler to knock off all of the rust scale and loose
paint. Has anyone had good results using Rustoleum
Rusty Metal Primer and then painting?

koolky · 02-05-2010, 05:46 PM

I wouldn’t use Rustoleum or any other hardware sold rust paint. I’ve know people to use these “homeowner” products and that don’t stand up very well. Personally I would recommend POR15. At first I was unsure of its quality but after using I think it’s probably the best product in the world. Lol. It cost more but it’s worth it. No matter what paint you use make sure you use some sort of degreasing wash to make sure all the oils are off and out of the rust.

glider_6969 · 02-05-2010, 10:14 PM

check out this site it may give you some ideas. They carry some good products.
http://www.eastwood.com/

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-06-2010, 12:08 AM

There is also a product that is a "knock off" of Por-15 called Pro16. It appears to be atleast $20-30/ cheaper. Trevor

culp7 · 02-06-2010, 12:23 AM

i 2nd using the por 15
its great stuff

capev86 · 02-06-2010, 12:35 AM

sandblast, zinc primer and then top coat with a quality poly bed liner product!

dfwright · 02-06-2010, 12:38 AM

I like por-15 also.

chas350 · 02-06-2010, 01:05 AM

First, make sure all "layered" rust is removed, anything will fail if not.
Sand blasting is the best way for a permanent job. Try Harbor Freight or Tractor supply and get a cheap sandblaster. I have seen good results with Rustoleum quarts brushed on, not spray bombs. But like others noted, por 15 is the best and is what I use.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koolky

I wouldn’t use Rustoleum or any other hardware sold rust paint. I’ve know people to use these “homeowner” products and that don’t stand up very well. Personally I would recommend POR15. At first I was unsure of its quality but after using I think it’s probably the best product in the world. Lol. It cost more but it’s worth it. No matter what paint you use make sure you use some sort of degreasing wash to make sure all the oils are off and out of the rust.

x 2 on POR. As far as cost, a $30 pint will do an entire chassis. Due to it's fast curing, I recommend buying it in the small cans. Use as needed, and none goes to waste.

crakarjax · 02-06-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

a $30 pint will do an entire chassis

Good luck with that

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Good luck with that

Obviously you have never used it.

kcfirstbuild · 02-06-2010, 11:33 AM

I plan on doing the same thing this spring. I am going to try KBS products. I bought the Rust seal and the Topcoat in a kit. Then i went back and bought the Kit they had to seal the gas tank.

dan42 · 02-06-2010, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Obviously you have never used it.

Did you end up spraying it? Because I just did from the cab back on my frame, 2 coats, and used a quart, but I brushed it on.

marcsRX · 02-06-2010, 11:50 AM

Someone posted this up a while back. Havent tried it, but after reading the web page i was sold.

http://www.masterseriesct.com/page7.html

dfwright · 02-06-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Obviously you have never used it.

I don't know if spraying makes a difference, but I brushed mine. I used a whole quart (I had a little left over) putting two coats on my frame.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Did you end up spraying it? Because I just did from the cab back on my frame, 2 coats, and used a quart, but I brushed it on.

I did indeed. It can be thinned 20% if you spray it on. I also used only one coat, followed by 2 coats of chassis black over the top.

SevenOne · 02-06-2010, 01:27 PM

Im about ready myself to coat my chassis.Ive always heard of por15 as being the topshelf product for rust prevention.So thats the route in takin.

mrh33916 · 02-06-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I did indeed. It can be thinned 20% if you spray it on. I also used only one coat, followed by 2 coats of chassis black over the top.

Can por-15 and chassis coat be thinned with anything other than por-15 solvent? I just hate to buy something I already have in the shop.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrh33916

Can por-15 and chassis coat be thinned with anything other than por-15 solvent? I just hate to buy something I already have in the shop.

Good question....I have never tried it. I don't see why not, the por solvent smells just like laquer thinner.

crakarjax · 02-06-2010, 03:01 PM

I did my Chevelle's firewall, took almost a whole quart, brushed, 2 coats.
I was unable to get 2 coats on my Chevelle's frame with one quart.
BTW, I used all of their prep products and in general the results are good, except for where it's peeling.

I'm using SPI epoxy primer with a topcoat this time. Even if epoxy chips, the rust WILL NOT creep under it and spread. Obviously you need a good surface to start with for that to be true, but epoxy will successfully encapsulate minor rust. A pliable topcoat should protect it well enough to last me another 40 years

Get a GOOD respirator to spray POR, it is highly carcinogenic when inhaled. Read the MSDS!

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crakarjax

Get a GOOD respirator to spray POR, it is highly carcinogenic when inhaled. Read the MSDS!

lovnthe70 · 02-06-2010, 03:17 PM

i used por15 also and it worked good for me

junkyardjohn · 02-06-2010, 03:19 PM

I'VE POWDERCOATED THEM, BRUSHED ON POR-15, & BRUSHED ON RUSTOLIUM. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AT THE TIME. THEY ALL WORK... OBVIOUSLY THE EXPENSIVE METHODS WORK BETTER THAN THEIR CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES BUT DOING ANYTHING IS A WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN DOING NOTHING. THEY ALL REQUIRE A LITTLE MAINTENANCE SOMETIME DOWN THE ROAD. WIRE WHEELING A FRAME A IS ONE HECK OF A DIRTY JOB. (IF ANY OF YOUR BUDDYS OFFER YOU LOTS OF FREE BEER TO HELP WIRE WHEEL A FRAME....DON'T DO IT)....

...JOHN

capev86 · 02-06-2010, 04:04 PM

por 15 is expensive junk AND you have to top coat it to protect it from uv damage. no matter how much prep, sooner or later it flakes off like dead skin. i will never buy that product again. powder coating is a much better route

sandlbasting is the most effective way to get down to good metal.
zinc (primer) helps counteract electrolysis and prevent corrossion from even starting
poly bed liner is less prone to cracking and can take a beating better than paint

that is roughly the route i plan to take on all future chassis projects. heck, you can use it on floorboards and any other surface that doesn't have to be show quality smooth. and the color choices are nearly endless these days.

**leddzepp** · 02-06-2010, 05:25 PM

Powder coating chips off as soon as a pebble in the road hits it.

Short of a nuclear bomb, POR stays on. If you had it flake off, you did not prep the surface correctly. UV does not damage it, it just discolors it. The chassis doesn't get much sunlight exposure so that usually is not a problem.

02-05-2010, 04:52 PM	#1
mi396ss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.P., Michigan Posts: 66	Rusty Frame Painting Help I have the box off of my truck and would like to paint the frame while it's off. I used a needle scaler to knock off all of the rust scale and loose paint. Has anyone had good results using Rustoleum Rusty Metal Primer and then painting?

02-05-2010, 05:46 PM	#2
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help I wouldn’t use Rustoleum or any other hardware sold rust paint. I’ve know people to use these “homeowner” products and that don’t stand up very well. Personally I would recommend POR15. At first I was unsure of its quality but after using I think it’s probably the best product in the world. Lol. It cost more but it’s worth it. No matter what paint you use make sure you use some sort of degreasing wash to make sure all the oils are off and out of the rust. __________________ '72 K20

02-05-2010, 10:14 PM	#3
glider_6969 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 400	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help check out this site it may give you some ideas. They carry some good products. http://www.eastwood.com/

02-06-2010, 12:08 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help There is also a product that is a "knock off" of Por-15 called Pro16. It appears to be atleast $20-30/ cheaper. Trevor __________________ 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

02-06-2010, 12:23 AM	#5
culp7 HickTown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ANDOVER, Kansas Posts: 355	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help i 2nd using the por 15 its great stuff __________________ 1993 Ford Mustang Vert w/ 2.3 1969 Chevy C/10 w/350 1968 Chevy C-20 w/250 1976 Dodge Aspen W/ 225 2000 Toyota Tundra w/4.7 1987 Dodge Ram D-100 w/360 255/70-15 ___________ (oo)══╬══(oo) ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾

02-06-2010, 12:35 AM	#6
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help sandblast, zinc primer and then top coat with a quality poly bed liner product!

02-06-2010, 12:38 AM	#7
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help I like por-15 also. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

02-06-2010, 01:05 AM	#8
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help First, make sure all "layered" rust is removed, anything will fail if not. Sand blasting is the best way for a permanent job. Try Harbor Freight or Tractor supply and get a cheap sandblaster. I have seen good results with Rustoleum quarts brushed on, not spray bombs. But like others noted, por 15 is the best and is what I use. __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

02-06-2010, 11:33 AM	#12
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help I plan on doing the same thing this spring. I am going to try KBS products. I bought the Rust seal and the Topcoat in a kit. Then i went back and bought the Kit they had to seal the gas tank.

02-06-2010, 11:50 AM	#14
marcsRX 68 C10 SWB Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 216	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help Someone posted this up a while back. Havent tried it, but after reading the web page i was sold. http://www.masterseriesct.com/page7.html __________________ "How much physical pain do you go through on a daily basis that you can directly attribute to your lack of intelligence?" -R0bman

02-06-2010, 01:27 PM	#17
SevenOne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 82	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help Im about ready myself to coat my chassis.Ive always heard of por15 as being the topshelf product for rust prevention.So thats the route in takin.

02-06-2010, 03:01 PM	#20
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help I did my Chevelle's firewall, took almost a whole quart, brushed, 2 coats. I was unable to get 2 coats on my Chevelle's frame with one quart. BTW, I used all of their prep products and in general the results are good, except for where it's peeling. I'm using SPI epoxy primer with a topcoat this time. Even if epoxy chips, the rust WILL NOT creep under it and spread. Obviously you need a good surface to start with for that to be true, but epoxy will successfully encapsulate minor rust. A pliable topcoat should protect it well enough to last me another 40 years Get a GOOD respirator to spray POR, it is highly carcinogenic when inhaled. Read the MSDS! __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed Last edited by crakarjax; 02-06-2010 at 03:05 PM.

02-06-2010, 03:17 PM	#22
lovnthe70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 181	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help i used por15 also and it worked good for me __________________ 1970 GMC- 454 DONT GIVE ME NO JIBBA JABBA!!!

02-06-2010, 03:19 PM	#23
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help I'VE POWDERCOATED THEM, BRUSHED ON POR-15, & BRUSHED ON RUSTOLIUM. IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD AT THE TIME. THEY ALL WORK... OBVIOUSLY THE EXPENSIVE METHODS WORK BETTER THAN THEIR CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES BUT DOING ANYTHING IS A WHOLE LOT BETTER THAN DOING NOTHING. THEY ALL REQUIRE A LITTLE MAINTENANCE SOMETIME DOWN THE ROAD. WIRE WHEELING A FRAME A IS ONE HECK OF A DIRTY JOB. (IF ANY OF YOUR BUDDYS OFFER YOU LOTS OF FREE BEER TO HELP WIRE WHEEL A FRAME....DON'T DO IT).......JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-06-2010, 04:04 PM	#24
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help por 15 is expensive junk AND you have to top coat it to protect it from uv damage. no matter how much prep, sooner or later it flakes off like dead skin. i will never buy that product again. powder coating is a much better route sandlbasting is the most effective way to get down to good metal. zinc (primer) helps counteract electrolysis and prevent corrossion from even starting poly bed liner is less prone to cracking and can take a beating better than paint that is roughly the route i plan to take on all future chassis projects. heck, you can use it on floorboards and any other surface that doesn't have to be show quality smooth. and the color choices are nearly endless these days. Last edited by capev86; 02-06-2010 at 04:05 PM.



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02-06-2010, 05:25 PM	#25
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Rusty Frame Painting Help Powder coating chips off as soon as a pebble in the road hits it. Short of a nuclear bomb, POR stays on. If you had it flake off, you did not prep the surface correctly. UV does not damage it, it just discolors it. The chassis doesn't get much sunlight exposure so that usually is not a problem. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

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