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**kev2809** · 03-19-2010, 10:48 PM

im gonna be sanding down my control arms this week and was wondering what kind of rattle can paint can i lay down and have it last? im not lookin into getting por 15 or anything, just a nice looking, durable rattle can job (if this is possible lol). just a basic black color.

**N2TRUX** · 03-19-2010, 11:14 PM

Krylon 1613 semi flat black

*72lb4x4* · 03-20-2010, 12:04 AM

You might think about using a brush. Rattle cans lay down very little paint.

ShowSS12 · 03-20-2010, 12:09 AM

I have seen thinned rustolum sprayed with a HVLP gun that looked badass...

fixit-p · 03-20-2010, 12:13 AM

I dont know how rattle cans outside of cali compare to what we have (

) but I use high solids paint from Barnes distribution and it is awesome one coat coverage and durable http://www.barnesdistribution.com/pd...icals_1_10.pdf

LMDGUY · 03-20-2010, 04:03 AM

I have used VHT paints before, spray well and hold up

ShowSS12 · 03-20-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LMDGUY

I have used VHT paints before, spray well and hold up

Oh ya there is a VHT epoxy roll cage paint, (thats what it says on the can) thats is nice. Its says its perfect for bare metal.

*Shane* · 03-20-2010, 09:38 AM

rustoleum industrial thinned with acetone ... about a 50-50 mixture. both are available at your nearest lowes or home depot.

coater · 03-21-2010, 09:17 PM

Powdercoat them.

RanchFlyer · 03-21-2010, 10:01 PM

I am gonna second Shane and say Rustoleum Industrial. If you can't spray it in a gun. Lowes also has it in a rattlecan, I personally use both. Rattle cans for one or two pieces, paint gun for large products.

**kev2809** · 03-22-2010, 02:19 PM

well i went to lowes and i found this stuff...

its rustoleum hammered black, for rusted/slightly rusted areas. i think they came out looking clean, i just hope they hold up. i sprayed 2 coats. thinking about doing my drop spindles now...

*Shane* · 03-22-2010, 05:12 PM

you really need to smooth out those weld corners a bit more ...

**kev2809** · 03-24-2010, 06:28 AM

the weld corners aren't really sharp..but I was thinking of putting a weather strip around the top just to be extra safe

Hottrucks · 03-24-2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

well i went to lowes and i found this stuff...

its rustoleum hammered black, for rusted/slightly rusted areas. i think they came out looking clean, i just hope they hold up. i sprayed 2 coats. thinking about doing my drop spindles now...

Copy cat!!! I have thatton my front end and also looks killer on the wheels

Hottrucks · 03-24-2010, 07:32 AM

oh hey I was comparing our arms...you need to drill a hole on the inside of your cup in the corner so any water will drain and if you wanted to remove the rest of the stop just drill the welds it will pop right off

your going to love the free drop

**kev2809** · 03-24-2010, 08:36 AM

lol. I wouldn't say it was exactly free. I paid 115 for the arms. good idea on the drain. hey what size cups are yours?

Hottrucks · 03-24-2010, 08:51 AM

2 3/4"..... still a good deal....if your running stock tires (29" tall) it will put your tires VERY close to your inner fender support and your going to have to do something about your wheel wells..if you come up with something simple let me know..also a 2 1/2" c notch will give you a nice stance when your dumped with a 2" drop spindle you will lay X member..not sure how much your looking to drop it but the spindles will also allow you to run the bags and control arms more in the middle at ride height....I find I bttom out the LCA when driving around real low

on a side note check your tie rods at full dump they maybe really close or rubbing the frame..that being said you can run from stop to stop with the wheel at full dump for trolling parking lots....also if you need a shock check out the monroe 5752 ( I think) there from a 50 chsyler imperial they work well with this set up

**kev2809** · 03-24-2010, 09:39 AM

thanks for the info..I pulled my fender wells out already. I plan on fabbin some up when I get around to it. lol

Hottrucks · 03-24-2010, 10:03 AM

couldn't find the pic..another thing is if your running a sway bar your going to need to trim some off the ends or it will hit the bags aired out..here the rear P bar pic

03-19-2010, 10:48 PM	#1
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Rattle can paint options? im gonna be sanding down my control arms this week and was wondering what kind of rattle can paint can i lay down and have it last? im not lookin into getting por 15 or anything, just a nice looking, durable rattle can job (if this is possible lol). just a basic black color. __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_] Last edited by kev2809; 03-20-2010 at 12:06 PM.

03-19-2010, 11:14 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Rattle can paint options? Krylon 1613 semi flat black __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-20-2010, 12:04 AM	#3
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Rattle can paint options? You might think about using a brush. Rattle cans lay down very little paint.

03-20-2010, 12:09 AM	#4
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03-20-2010, 04:03 AM	#6
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: Rattle can paint options? I have used VHT paints before, spray well and hold up __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

03-20-2010, 09:38 AM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Rattle can paint options? rustoleum industrial thinned with acetone ... about a 50-50 mixture. both are available at your nearest lowes or home depot.

03-21-2010, 09:17 PM	#9
coater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 359	Re: Rattle can paint options? Powdercoat them.

03-21-2010, 10:01 PM	#10
RanchFlyer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Flint, TX Posts: 147	Re: Rattle can paint options? I am gonna second Shane and say Rustoleum Industrial. If you can't spray it in a gun. Lowes also has it in a rattlecan, I personally use both. Rattle cans for one or two pieces, paint gun for large products.

03-22-2010, 02:19 PM	#11
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: Rattle can paint options? well i went to lowes and i found this stuff... its rustoleum hammered black, for rusted/slightly rusted areas. i think they came out looking clean, i just hope they hold up. i sprayed 2 coats. thinking about doing my drop spindles now... __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-22-2010, 05:12 PM	#12
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Rattle can paint options? you really need to smooth out those weld corners a bit more ...

03-24-2010, 06:28 AM	#13
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: Rattle can paint options? the weld corners aren't really sharp..but I was thinking of putting a weather strip around the top just to be extra safe __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-24-2010, 07:32 AM	#15
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Rattle can paint options? oh hey I was comparing our arms...you need to drill a hole on the inside of your cup in the corner so any water will drain and if you wanted to remove the rest of the stop just drill the welds it will pop right off your going to love the free drop

03-24-2010, 08:36 AM	#16
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: Rattle can paint options? lol. I wouldn't say it was exactly free. I paid 115 for the arms. good idea on the drain. hey what size cups are yours? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

03-24-2010, 08:51 AM	#17
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Rattle can paint options? 2 3/4"..... still a good deal....if your running stock tires (29" tall) it will put your tires VERY close to your inner fender support and your going to have to do something about your wheel wells..if you come up with something simple let me know..also a 2 1/2" c notch will give you a nice stance when your dumped with a 2" drop spindle you will lay X member..not sure how much your looking to drop it but the spindles will also allow you to run the bags and control arms more in the middle at ride height....I find I bttom out the LCA when driving around real low on a side note check your tie rods at full dump they maybe really close or rubbing the frame..that being said you can run from stop to stop with the wheel at full dump for trolling parking lots....also if you need a shock check out the monroe 5752 ( I think) there from a 50 chsyler imperial they work well with this set up Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

03-24-2010, 09:39 AM	#18
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,193	Re: Rattle can paint options? thanks for the info..I pulled my fender wells out already. I plan on fabbin some up when I get around to it. lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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03-24-2010, 10:03 AM	#19
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Rattle can paint options? couldn't find the pic..another thing is if your running a sway bar your going to need to trim some off the ends or it will hit the bags aired out..here the rear P bar pic Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

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