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aod92 · 01-12-2015, 08:34 PM

I'm gonna have the body off the frame of my 67 c10. The frame is pretty clean but I would like to get a fresh coat of paint on it. I'm gonna wire wheel it first to get any loose paint and rust off. What are you guys using to paint your frames. I'm thinking about por15 but I heard it has to be top coated. Any other good paints out there that would be good for a frame that wouldn't have to be top coated? Thanks guys!

alltexan · 01-12-2015, 09:19 PM

I sprayed my frame with implement paint from tractor supply.......I couldn't afford por 15 or powder coating at the time. I put five coats on it and the paint turned perfect and hard as a rock. I'm reassembling it now without a scratch......just my opinion if you are on a budget

EARNHARDT#3 · 01-12-2015, 09:23 PM

Considering sunlight won't be shining on your frame I don't think you'd need to top coat POR15

aod92 · 01-12-2015, 09:33 PM

I know it's a matter of opinion but do yo guys think it should be gloss black or satin?

alltexan · 01-12-2015, 11:12 PM

Satin is what I sprayed.....I figured gloss was too hard to keep clean ....but in the end you will do whatever makes you happy

**davischevy** · 01-12-2015, 11:28 PM

For a truck I'm going to drive, I use Rustoleum code 7777 satin. It comes in cans for your gun and spray bombs for touch up.

68shortwide · 01-13-2015, 12:22 AM

Please tell me you're not gonna touch the awesome paint on the body

and implement paint works, or I've heard Eastwood had somethin for frame paint. I'll try n look up the thread. Edit: apparently Eastwood is crap when it comes to frame paint. I'd say por15 or implement or rustoleum is your best bet.

87Skier · 01-13-2015, 12:32 AM

I used Chassis Saver, it's a lot like Por15. $40/quart, but a quart would do your whole frame. It can be sprayed or brushed on. I brushed mine and it came out pretty good.

KMC3420 · 01-13-2015, 12:39 AM

I used eastwood extreme chassis black single stage. I sandblasted, epoxy primed, and followed up with chassis black. As long as you have a solid base that's clean you should be good. Your paint is only as good as your prep. Chassis black isn't bad but opt for the 2k if you do, not the single stage. There are many options when it comes to paint. Good luck.

aod92 · 01-13-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortwide

Please tell me you're not gonna touch the awesome paint on the body

and implement paint works, or I've heard Eastwood had somethin for frame paint. I'll try n look up the thread. Edit: apparently Eastwood is crap when it comes to frame paint. I'd say por15 or implement or rustoleum is your best bet.

Lol...that I'm not sure on yet. My dad is a body and paint guy and he's dying to get his hands on the body lol

brawley · 01-13-2015, 10:24 PM

I sprayed mine with satin black epoxy primer, bought a gallon from summit , i think it was around $40-50, used it on everything, cheaper than buying can after can

01-12-2015, 08:34 PM	#1
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Painting a frame question? I'm gonna have the body off the frame of my 67 c10. The frame is pretty clean but I would like to get a fresh coat of paint on it. I'm gonna wire wheel it first to get any loose paint and rust off. What are you guys using to paint your frames. I'm thinking about por15 but I heard it has to be top coated. Any other good paints out there that would be good for a frame that wouldn't have to be top coated? Thanks guys!

01-12-2015, 09:19 PM	#2
alltexan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: rosharon, Texas Posts: 29	Re: Painting a frame question? I sprayed my frame with implement paint from tractor supply.......I couldn't afford por 15 or powder coating at the time. I put five coats on it and the paint turned perfect and hard as a rock. I'm reassembling it now without a scratch......just my opinion if you are on a budget

01-12-2015, 09:33 PM	#4
aod92 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Plainfield il. Posts: 643	Re: Painting a frame question? I know it's a matter of opinion but do yo guys think it should be gloss black or satin?

01-12-2015, 11:12 PM	#5
alltexan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: rosharon, Texas Posts: 29	Re: Painting a frame question? Satin is what I sprayed.....I figured gloss was too hard to keep clean ....but in the end you will do whatever makes you happy

01-12-2015, 11:28 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Painting a frame question? For a truck I'm going to drive, I use Rustoleum code 7777 satin. It comes in cans for your gun and spray bombs for touch up. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

01-12-2015, 09:23 PM	#3
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Painting a frame question? Considering sunlight won't be shining on your frame I don't think you'd need to top coat POR15

01-13-2015, 12:22 AM	#7
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Painting a frame question? Please tell me you're not gonna touch the awesome paint on the body and implement paint works, or I've heard Eastwood had somethin for frame paint. I'll try n look up the thread. Edit: apparently Eastwood is crap when it comes to frame paint. I'd say por15 or implement or rustoleum is your best bet. __________________ Jack 1968 swb on air Last edited by 68shortwide; 01-13-2015 at 12:29 AM.

01-13-2015, 12:32 AM	#8
87Skier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 715	Re: Painting a frame question? I used Chassis Saver, it's a lot like Por15. $40/quart, but a quart would do your whole frame. It can be sprayed or brushed on. I brushed mine and it came out pretty good. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 4.8L (L20)/6L90E/NP205 1989 Chevy Suburban V2500 350/Turbo 400/4.11 gears 1996 Chevy Suburban K1500 350/4L60E

01-13-2015, 12:39 AM	#9
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,073	Re: Painting a frame question? I used eastwood extreme chassis black single stage. I sandblasted, epoxy primed, and followed up with chassis black. As long as you have a solid base that's clean you should be good. Your paint is only as good as your prep. Chassis black isn't bad but opt for the 2k if you do, not the single stage. There are many options when it comes to paint. Good luck. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

01-13-2015, 10:24 PM	#11
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: Painting a frame question? I sprayed mine with satin black epoxy primer, bought a gallon from summit , i think it was around $40-50, used it on everything, cheaper than buying can after can



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