Coating inside of the cab - what did you use - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

focusedontheprize · 08-13-2012, 10:08 AM

I realized I have not updated my build thread in a couple months so I will do that this week (currently at work).

Right now, I have the cab and bed mounted on the frame. So I started cleaning out the interior (removing moldings, gauges, fuel tank, etc) and really looked at the floor. The floors are 98% solid (only holes I have really are the transmission cover which i will replace), but I do not want to "finish" the cab. I wanted to keep the rustic look to it, but prevent any further rust.

So here is my dilemma:

I was thinking of coating the whole inside (from below the rear window to up the firewall) with POR15. I think it will hold and preserve the cab much better than anything else and also means I don't have to take it down to bare metal. The issue is the cab is on the frame and the frame is painted. If I use the Metal Prep I have to spray the inside of the cab out which is a pain and I am going to have to bag everything and try to keep the water down.

I am looking to see how you guys finished off your cabs (especially the rat rod guys). I just didn't think epoxy was the best move.

OrrieG · 08-13-2012, 11:48 AM

I used the POR-15 but had the cab off so it was no big deal. Where there was no rust I touch sanded and used a brush on rustoleum oil base paint under the dash and on surfaces that will be covered. rest got epoxy primer and base clear coat.

oldcouple · 08-13-2012, 11:59 AM

Semi gloss Rustoleam, brushed it on, my body shop guy did the floor with lizard skin, not impressed, it chips off. There is a thread in the paint section on making your own.

mknittle · 08-13-2012, 06:24 PM

Some guys are using spray on bed liner with good results.

parkwood · 08-13-2012, 08:41 PM

we used lizard skin and sound deader.. worked great to keep the heat out and make it sound proof..

Kid · 08-13-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

we used lizard skin and sound deader.. worked great to keep the heat out and make it sound proof..

+ 1, I'm happy with the Lizard Skin too, glad I didn't have to buy enough for that sub!

parkwood · 08-13-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kid

+ 1, I'm happy with the Lizard Skin too, glad I didn't have to buy enough for that sub!

Yes it works great, but almost afraid to say what it cost... took my breath away...

focusedontheprize · 08-14-2012, 07:45 AM

Ok cool thanks for the responses.

After some thought yesterday, I am going to just POR15 the firewall, floors and back of the cab. I will just have to bag everything to make sure it is completely dry.

@OrrieG: I was considering doing the bedliner, but figured if I am going through all the work of prepping the cab, I will just do the POR.

@Parkwood and Kid: Thanks for the recommendations on the lizard skin. I will have to try that on another one of the projects. Surely, this isn't the last one. Hahaha

TX58 · 08-15-2012, 10:16 PM

I did several coats of rattle can bed liner. Used it from behind the gas tank all the way to just below the dash. I'm using a factory style mat so most of it will be covered. I also coated the firewall,underneath the floors, cab with the same spray bed liner. I'm happy with it.
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08-13-2012, 10:08 AM	#1
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Coating inside of the cab - what did you use I realized I have not updated my build thread in a couple months so I will do that this week (currently at work). Right now, I have the cab and bed mounted on the frame. So I started cleaning out the interior (removing moldings, gauges, fuel tank, etc) and really looked at the floor. The floors are 98% solid (only holes I have really are the transmission cover which i will replace), but I do not want to "finish" the cab. I wanted to keep the rustic look to it, but prevent any further rust. So here is my dilemma: I was thinking of coating the whole inside (from below the rear window to up the firewall) with POR15. I think it will hold and preserve the cab much better than anything else and also means I don't have to take it down to bare metal. The issue is the cab is on the frame and the frame is painted. If I use the Metal Prep I have to spray the inside of the cab out which is a pain and I am going to have to bag everything and try to keep the water down. I am looking to see how you guys finished off your cabs (especially the rat rod guys). I just didn't think epoxy was the best move. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

08-13-2012, 11:48 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Coating inside of the cab - what did you use I used the POR-15 but had the cab off so it was no big deal. Where there was no rust I touch sanded and used a brush on rustoleum oil base paint under the dash and on surfaces that will be covered. rest got epoxy primer and base clear coat. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-13-2012, 11:59 AM	#3
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: Coating inside of the cab - what did you use Semi gloss Rustoleam, brushed it on, my body shop guy did the floor with lizard skin, not impressed, it chips off. There is a thread in the paint section on making your own. __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

08-13-2012, 06:24 PM	#4
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Coating inside of the cab - what did you use Some guys are using spray on bed liner with good results. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-13-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: Coating inside of the cab - what did you use we used lizard skin and sound deader.. worked great to keep the heat out and make it sound proof.. Attached Images

08-14-2012, 07:45 AM	#8
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: Coating inside of the cab - what did you use Ok cool thanks for the responses. After some thought yesterday, I am going to just POR15 the firewall, floors and back of the cab. I will just have to bag everything to make sure it is completely dry. @OrrieG: I was considering doing the bedliner, but figured if I am going through all the work of prepping the cab, I will just do the POR. @Parkwood and Kid: Thanks for the recommendations on the lizard skin. I will have to try that on another one of the projects. Surely, this isn't the last one. Hahaha __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

08-15-2012, 10:16 PM	#9
TX58 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Humble,TX Posts: 287	Re: Coating inside of the cab - what did you use I did several coats of rattle can bed liner. Used it from behind the gas tank all the way to just below the dash. I'm using a factory style mat so most of it will be covered. I also coated the firewall,underneath the floors, cab with the same spray bed liner. I'm happy with it. Posted via Mobile Device



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