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hrc200x · 06-17-2003, 11:15 PM

I'm wanting to get my body painted soon. Before I spend $1000-$1500 on a paint job I figure it would be a good idea to clean up and paint the rusty colored frame.

I don't want the frame to be show quality and I don't want to spend a ton on the paint for the frame.

Any suggestions what would be the best (Por15, Rustoleum, rattle can)? I used some rustoleum or somthing from a rattle can on my rear end it seems to be holding up very well so far, all I did to prep it was use a wire brush and then hose it off and let it dry.

I'm thinking maybe I'd get a gallon of rustoleum grey colored and apply it with a brush or pad since I don't have a spray gun. I'd probably also prep it the same way I did with the rear end. I think since the frame is so rough it wouldn't show the brush lines in the paint.

I also would like to be able to buy the paint I choose locally. I live in a small town and the only parts store is NAPA.

gchemist · 06-17-2003, 11:27 PM

????
I wonder if BBQ black paint will holdup?

littlebubba · 06-18-2003, 12:21 AM

Saw an ad in one of the truck magazines awhile back for Black Chassis/Frame paint that could be brushed or sprayed on. Sounded similar to POR, but said it was mostly used by guys with BIG RIGS, giving excellent results and durability on thier tractor frames. Might ask around some semi-truck places they might know the brand name. If I can find it again, I will pass it along here. Or maybe someone else has seen it advertised too! Have you looked at any of the stuff from EASTWOOD?

*1FaastC10* · 06-18-2003, 08:57 AM

never fails... i think of something, go to post it, and someone already has...

i was quoted 125-150 to sandblast my frame. i'll be needing to coat it with something soon.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-18-2003, 09:56 AM

id go with brush on rustoleum por 15 is expensive

**Captkaos** · 06-18-2003, 02:03 PM

You can get a pint of POR15 from POR15.com for $21. A quart is only $10 more @ $31. You can do the whole frame and then some with a quart. In fact, I only used half a quart to paint everything on my frame plus miscellaneous pieces.

I painted over the POR15 on my frame because I wanted it to stay shiny, but not rust. I have about $60 in paint, POR15 and supplies on my frame and all the parts I painted it with. Unless your frame still has paint on it, you just need to brush it down with a wire wheel and paint it. I cleaned my rearend, scraped the paint off and painted it with POR15 the same day.

Before:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/rustydiff2.jpg

After:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/POR15diff1.jpg

This is my frame with POR15 only:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/por15frame2.jpg

This is with Gloss Black enamel on it:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/glossframe2.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/glossframe2.jpg
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/gasback.jpg

83C · 06-18-2003, 08:44 PM

I talked with a guy that has built several street rods and he uses John Deere industrial paint. I am not for sure what it is actually called but it is a semi-gloss black. I have painted part of my frame with it and it looks good. It was $23 a gallon!

Hard_Core_Hick · 06-18-2003, 10:36 PM

either tremclad or rusty 2000

hrc200x · 06-18-2003, 10:41 PM

Captkaos and 83c how did you apply the paint? Brush, pad, gun?

83C · 06-18-2003, 11:11 PM

I used a gun. Keep in mind though I am doing a frame off restro so it was really easy to paint it with a gun.

boataddict26 · 06-19-2003, 08:10 PM

I am doing mine with a quart of Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamel. It is Gloss Black. Should do a nice job.

06-17-2003, 11:15 PM	#1
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 201	Best paint for frame? I'm wanting to get my body painted soon. Before I spend $1000-$1500 on a paint job I figure it would be a good idea to clean up and paint the rusty colored frame. I don't want the frame to be show quality and I don't want to spend a ton on the paint for the frame. Any suggestions what would be the best (Por15, Rustoleum, rattle can)? I used some rustoleum or somthing from a rattle can on my rear end it seems to be holding up very well so far, all I did to prep it was use a wire brush and then hose it off and let it dry. I'm thinking maybe I'd get a gallon of rustoleum grey colored and apply it with a brush or pad since I don't have a spray gun. I'd probably also prep it the same way I did with the rear end. I think since the frame is so rough it wouldn't show the brush lines in the paint. I also would like to be able to buy the paint I choose locally. I live in a small town and the only parts store is NAPA. __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.

06-17-2003, 11:27 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	???? I wonder if BBQ black paint will holdup? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-18-2003, 12:21 AM	#3
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 323	Black Frame paint Saw an ad in one of the truck magazines awhile back for Black Chassis/Frame paint that could be brushed or sprayed on. Sounded similar to POR, but said it was mostly used by guys with BIG RIGS, giving excellent results and durability on thier tractor frames. Might ask around some semi-truck places they might know the brand name. If I can find it again, I will pass it along here. Or maybe someone else has seen it advertised too! Have you looked at any of the stuff from EASTWOOD?

06-18-2003, 09:56 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	id go with brush on rustoleum por 15 is expensive __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-18-2003, 02:03 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You can get a pint of POR15 from POR15.com for $21. A quart is only $10 more @ $31. You can do the whole frame and then some with a quart. In fact, I only used half a quart to paint everything on my frame plus miscellaneous pieces. I painted over the POR15 on my frame because I wanted it to stay shiny, but not rust. I have about $60 in paint, POR15 and supplies on my frame and all the parts I painted it with. Unless your frame still has paint on it, you just need to brush it down with a wire wheel and paint it. I cleaned my rearend, scraped the paint off and painted it with POR15 the same day. Before: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/rustydiff2.jpg After: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/POR15diff1.jpg This is my frame with POR15 only: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/por15frame2.jpg This is with Gloss Black enamel on it: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/glossframe2.jpg http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/glossframe2.jpg http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/gasback.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-18-2003, 08:57 AM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	never fails... i think of something, go to post it, and someone already has... i was quoted 125-150 to sandblast my frame. i'll be needing to coat it with something soon.

06-18-2003, 08:44 PM	#7
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	I talked with a guy that has built several street rods and he uses John Deere industrial paint. I am not for sure what it is actually called but it is a semi-gloss black. I have painted part of my frame with it and it looks good. It was $23 a gallon! __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge

06-18-2003, 10:36 PM	#8
Hard_Core_Hick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 133	try either tremclad or rusty 2000 __________________ I need a 454 4 barrel and dad wont let me get one

06-18-2003, 10:41 PM	#9
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 201	Captkaos and 83c how did you apply the paint? Brush, pad, gun? __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.

06-18-2003, 11:11 PM	#10
83C Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Il Posts: 90	I used a gun. Keep in mind though I am doing a frame off restro so it was really easy to paint it with a gun. __________________ 83 Chevy SWB http://www.cardomain.com/id/letheridge

06-19-2003, 08:10 PM	#11
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	I am doing mine with a quart of Rust-Oleum Professional High Performance Enamel. It is Gloss Black. Should do a nice job. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.



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