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swamp rat · 09-02-2013, 12:31 PM

I'm rebuilding my front end, ball joints, bearings ect.

I've cleaned up the 40 years of grime and hit them with oven cleaner and a water rinse, if course they have flash rust now.

what should i paint the parts with? por-15 or some type of paint?

what should i do a final degrease or prep with?

Thanks!

*Fitz* · 09-02-2013, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

I'm rebuilding my front end, ball joints, bearings ect.

I've cleaned up the 40 years of grime and hit them with oven cleaner and a water rinse, if course they have flash rust now.

what should i paint the parts with? por-15 or some type of paint?

what should i do a final degrease or prep with?

Thanks!

I bought the largest old oven I could find ($40.00) and powder coated the parts in the garage. The powder coating is a thermally activated epoxy that first melts onto the surface then hardens enough that you will never have stone chips. Just dip the parts in muriatic acid and rinse with water to be sure all of the rust is gone before you coat them.

swamp rat · 09-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Well, powder coating is probably out of the question as i need to get this truck on the road soon. But i'd like to do it, there is a powder coating place about 15 minutes away from my house.

If i did have them do it would i have to remove all the studs from the knuckles ect?

GASoline71 · 09-02-2013, 02:01 PM

Find some "Chassis Black" paint. It's usually a satin finish, so grease and oil don't show up as much.

Gary

JD'S 69 · 09-02-2013, 03:29 PM

I used Eastwood chassis black. You can buy it in gloss or satin. You can buy it from Eastwood and also I am very happy with product...

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GASoline71 · 09-02-2013, 04:49 PM

Eastwood makes good stuff... but if you need it sooner than a few days... Dupli-color is what I picked up from the local parts store.

Gary

468BIGBLOCK · 09-02-2013, 06:32 PM

john deere blitz black. you can get it in a spray bomb.

**special-K** · 09-02-2013, 11:39 PM

I use Dupli-Color engine paint in Low-Gloss Black. Same sheen as Eastwood's chassis black that they don't make,just market at 30% higher than the same stuff sold elsewhere. Engine enamel is tough stuff,too. For instance,I just painted some wheels I sandblasted with rallye wheel paint. Rather than pay $12.99 from Eastwood I got the paint from Corvette Central for $8.99. I figure if it's good enough for Vette guys it's good enough for me

swamp rat · 09-03-2013, 12:14 AM

Thanks for the advice guys!

09-02-2013, 12:31 PM	#1
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Chassie paint. I'm rebuilding my front end, ball joints, bearings ect. I've cleaned up the 40 years of grime and hit them with oven cleaner and a water rinse, if course they have flash rust now. what should i paint the parts with? por-15 or some type of paint? what should i do a final degrease or prep with? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-02-2013, 12:52 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Chassie paint. Well, powder coating is probably out of the question as i need to get this truck on the road soon. But i'd like to do it, there is a powder coating place about 15 minutes away from my house. If i did have them do it would i have to remove all the studs from the knuckles ect? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

09-02-2013, 03:29 PM	#5
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 268	Re: Chassie paint. I used Eastwood chassis black. You can buy it in gloss or satin. You can buy it from Eastwood and also I am very happy with product... Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2013, 06:32 PM	#7
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: Chassie paint. john deere blitz black. you can get it in a spray bomb. Attached Images __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

09-02-2013, 11:39 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Chassie paint. I use Dupli-Color engine paint in Low-Gloss Black. Same sheen as Eastwood's chassis black that they don't make,just market at 30% higher than the same stuff sold elsewhere. Engine enamel is tough stuff,too. For instance,I just painted some wheels I sandblasted with rallye wheel paint. Rather than pay $12.99 from Eastwood I got the paint from Corvette Central for $8.99. I figure if it's good enough for Vette guys it's good enough for me __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2013, 12:14 AM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Chassie paint. Thanks for the advice guys! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's



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