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In The Ten Ring · 09-17-2013, 12:57 PM

I have a set of inner fenders I may put on my truck. They are from a 1967 (my truck is a 1972) but people on this site say they'll fit.

What do you guys do for inner fenders (the undersides)? Powder coat or paint and why?

Thanks!

JointTech · 09-17-2013, 01:14 PM

bedliner or undercoating is what I usually see.

*Mister-B* · 09-17-2013, 01:31 PM

This is what I used. It went on easy, and is holding up well

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PanelDeland · 09-17-2013, 01:31 PM

Flat black paint works well.It's easy to touch up.I think the ones I'm putting in the panel will get coated with DIY bedliner.

hfd410 · 09-17-2013, 01:48 PM

i painted mine with rustoleum semi gloss black through a gun. worked good

oleguy · 09-17-2013, 03:29 PM

I've used rustoleum semigloss black on frame and inner finders, and under the hood for many years with vary good results. I always use the rustoleum rusty metal primer, it used to be called damp proof primer. I use a spray gun. Flat black doesn't clean well, and gloss is to shinny and doesn't touch up well.(MY OPINION ONLY)

wreckedchevy · 09-17-2013, 04:16 PM

i'm going to try the majic implement high gloss black. suppose to be really tough paint. haven't picked out an under coating to use i'm looking around at some different brands of bedliner.

In The Ten Ring · 09-17-2013, 04:56 PM

Well I bought this rust inhibitor in a can from NAPA just now and a NAPA brand of rubberized undercoating, also in a can. I want to spray the frame where my cab mount bushings go and then paint. The undercoating I'll try out on the underside of the inner fenders.

I found a local place for sandblasting and I might get them to clean things up and then me just spray this stuff on.

wreckedchevy · 09-17-2013, 06:11 PM

this is the majic implement paint on my frame horns looks like powder coating very nice finish on it for 12.99 a quart and you can brush it on. just did my battery box and bumper bracket's as well looks really good.

In The Ten Ring · 09-17-2013, 06:16 PM

Oh boy, that does look nice! I may look into that stuff.

I bought a can of NAPA "Rust Inhibitor" and NAPA "Heavy Duty Rubberized Undercoating." I haven't tried either.

**bigmac73** · 09-17-2013, 07:31 PM

i scuffed them up with a green pad, then used POR-15 on both sides and topcoated with glossy black rustoleum, my whole engine compartment is POR-15 then top coated with rustoleum

brian1971 · 09-17-2013, 07:40 PM

WreckedChevy did you brush that on your frame horns looks really nice,Brian
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swamp rat · 09-17-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Oh boy, that does look nice! I may look into that stuff.

I bought a can of NAPA "Rust Inhibitor" and NAPA "Heavy Duty Rubberized Undercoating." I haven't tried either.

Rust inhibitor..... some kind of phosphorous acid? turns black as it dries..

Be sure to wire brush and or sand as much as you can forts.

Be sure to post a pic of the undercoating if ya would.

tlcrz1972 · 09-17-2013, 08:20 PM

I used a product called rocker guard, IDK is it's still available but 18 years and 78,000 miles later it is still great.
It takes a beating from rock thrown by the tires.

In The Ten Ring · 09-17-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Rust inhibitor..... some kind of phosphorous acid? turns black as it dries..

Be sure to wire brush and or sand as much as you can forts.

Be sure to post a pic of the undercoating if ya would.

It may be a sort of acid as the label (and NAPA clerk) did in fact say, "goes on white and turns black as it dries." I expect to do the cab to frame bushing area of the frame with the Rust Inhibitor only and then paint over it.

I am still in the air about powder coating my inner fenders but will probably just use Rust Inhibitor and spray paint the tops and Undercoat the bottoms.

Tinkermc · 09-17-2013, 08:47 PM

Wreckedchevy where do you buy it? Looks 2 good to pass up.

mmiddle · 09-17-2013, 09:34 PM

My plan is to powder coat them and then Camoliner the underside to a semi-gloss finish. The rest of the underside will be Camoliner in body color.

EpicDH · 09-17-2013, 10:03 PM

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this is the majic implement paint on my frame horns looks like powder coating very nice finish on it for 12.99 a quart and you can brush it on. just did my battery box and bumper bracket's as well looks really good.

Where did you buy that paint....cant seem to find black?

mmiddle · 09-17-2013, 10:29 PM

Tractor Supply I believe carries the Majic brand of paint

swamp rat · 09-17-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EpicDH

Where did you buy that paint....cant seem to find black?

http://www.majicpaints.com/products/farm/tti/

wreckedchevy · 09-18-2013, 12:11 AM

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WreckedChevy did you brush that on your frame horns looks really nice,Brian
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yea I lightly wire wheeled the frame horns spayed them with the majic red oxide primer. then (the wife) brushed on the high gloss black with a $.99 cent foam brush.

wreckedchevy · 09-18-2013, 12:12 AM

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...k-103095899--1

BruthaMan · 09-18-2013, 03:34 AM

Chassis Coat by POR-15. Lined the bottom of my '78 with it. Tough as rocks.

In The Ten Ring · 09-18-2013, 03:44 AM

Apparently, there are several ways to reach the same result! In fact, I've gotten so many replies and product reviews, I'm more confused than ever as to what to try! :-)

**bigmac73** · 09-18-2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Apparently, there are several ways to reach the same result! In fact, I've gotten so many replies and product reviews, I'm more confused than ever as to what to try! :-)

well i would go with what ever you can afford, the great things about our trucks, are if it dosent look good , you can always strip and redo with another product

09-17-2013, 12:57 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	What do you do to inner fenders? I have a set of inner fenders I may put on my truck. They are from a 1967 (my truck is a 1972) but people on this site say they'll fit. What do you guys do for inner fenders (the undersides)? Powder coat or paint and why? Thanks!

09-17-2013, 01:14 PM	#2
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? bedliner or undercoating is what I usually see. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

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hfd410 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Burleson Texas Posts: 570	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? i painted mine with rustoleum semi gloss black through a gun. worked good __________________ My 71 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548438

09-17-2013, 03:29 PM	#6
oleguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Broken Arrow OK Posts: 39	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? I've used rustoleum semigloss black on frame and inner finders, and under the hood for many years with vary good results. I always use the rustoleum rusty metal primer, it used to be called damp proof primer. I use a spray gun. Flat black doesn't clean well, and gloss is to shinny and doesn't touch up well.(MY OPINION ONLY)

09-17-2013, 04:16 PM	#7
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? i'm going to try the majic implement high gloss black. suppose to be really tough paint. haven't picked out an under coating to use i'm looking around at some different brands of bedliner. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

09-17-2013, 04:56 PM	#8
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? Well I bought this rust inhibitor in a can from NAPA just now and a NAPA brand of rubberized undercoating, also in a can. I want to spray the frame where my cab mount bushings go and then paint. The undercoating I'll try out on the underside of the inner fenders. I found a local place for sandblasting and I might get them to clean things up and then me just spray this stuff on.

09-17-2013, 06:11 PM	#9
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? this is the majic implement paint on my frame horns looks like powder coating very nice finish on it for 12.99 a quart and you can brush it on. just did my battery box and bumper bracket's as well looks really good. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

09-17-2013, 06:16 PM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? Oh boy, that does look nice! I may look into that stuff. I bought a can of NAPA "Rust Inhibitor" and NAPA "Heavy Duty Rubberized Undercoating." I haven't tried either.

09-17-2013, 07:31 PM	#11
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? i scuffed them up with a green pad, then used POR-15 on both sides and topcoated with glossy black rustoleum, my whole engine compartment is POR-15 then top coated with rustoleum __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

09-17-2013, 07:40 PM	#12
brian1971 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: fort lauderdale,fl Posts: 1,296	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? WreckedChevy did you brush that on your frame horns looks really nice,Brian Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 c10 custom deluxe fleetside swb LS3 w/BTR stage IV cam,4L85E w/3600 stall 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=558024

09-17-2013, 08:20 PM	#14
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? I used a product called rocker guard, IDK is it's still available but 18 years and 78,000 miles later it is still great. It takes a beating from rock thrown by the tires. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

09-17-2013, 08:47 PM	#16
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? Wreckedchevy where do you buy it? Looks 2 good to pass up.

09-17-2013, 09:34 PM	#17
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? My plan is to powder coat them and then Camoliner the underside to a semi-gloss finish. The rest of the underside will be Camoliner in body color. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks



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09-17-2013, 10:29 PM	#19
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? Tractor Supply I believe carries the Majic brand of paint __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

09-18-2013, 12:12 AM	#22
wreckedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: billings, mt Posts: 703	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...k-103095899--1 __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 2wd stepside longbox

09-18-2013, 03:34 AM	#23
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? Chassis Coat by POR-15. Lined the bottom of my '78 with it. Tough as rocks. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

09-18-2013, 03:44 AM	#24
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: What do you do to inner fenders? Apparently, there are several ways to reach the same result! In fact, I've gotten so many replies and product reviews, I'm more confused than ever as to what to try! :-)

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