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imaindianoutlaw · 06-01-2002, 02:37 PM

Just wondering what paint or method is the best for a driver and show vehicle? Powder coating seems not to be in my area so is it worth it to travel for it or do something else? I want it to look great for a very long time! I only want to do this once! Thanks

**68SWB4x4** · 06-01-2002, 02:43 PM

powdercoating id say

imaindianoutlaw · 06-01-2002, 07:24 PM

Is it the most durable?

**68SWB4x4** · 06-02-2002, 03:26 AM

ive read up on it a little bit, its VERY durable as far as chipping and that stuff goes, but i hear direct sunlight can be bad for it? probaly best to talk to someone that knows more about the subject

imaindianoutlaw · 06-03-2002, 10:52 AM

Thanks!

chaptr2 · 06-06-2002, 02:21 PM

I powder coat for a hobby and extra money. If you want to spend about $450 to $600 for powder coated frame you can. Make sure you take it to a very reputable shop, so they don't mess up the coat job (I have heard horror stories about some shops).
I haven't heard of powder coat having a problem with direct sunlight, only for things that are considered high temp (anything over 400 degrees for normal coat and 1200 for high temp coat). Some coats you need to clear coat over them, if you don’t they get spots on them.

For my stepside I used Eastwood's "PARTIAL CHASSIS RESTORATION KIT ORIGINAL" I took my bed, rear suspension off, and when my engine was out I did that too. I wire wheeled the frame making it free from rust or any type of foreign material. Then I used a paintbrush painted on the rust ecapsulator, let that dry and then painted my frame with their chassis paint. From my cab back and in the engine compartment it looks really nice plus I get comments on how nice it looks! To me that was the most cost effective way to do it. Plus I don' t have to strip the whole truck, I can do it piece at a time. The only thing I have left to do is where the cab sits. I will do that eventually and then my truck frame will be fully coated.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe

chaptr2 · 06-06-2002, 02:30 PM

Sorry didn't mention how durable it is. I made little hooks to do small pieces. If you take a coated hook you can bend the metal so one end touches the other and the coat will not chip or crack. You can take a piece of metal and smack something the coat will bend with it. I did a battery tray for a guy and he dropped it, only to see it didn't chip scratch or peel. He is now a customer that can explain how durable it is.

imaindianoutlaw · 06-06-2002, 08:33 PM

Thanks for great info! Thats what I wanted to hear!

imaindianoutlaw · 06-06-2002, 08:35 PM

WHOA!

Benrs86 · 06-09-2002, 11:24 PM

i wish i woulda powdercoated

Bamm · 06-10-2002, 01:08 PM

If you can get a reputable shop to do it for $600.00 or less then I would powdercoat it. You can even powdercoat it to close to the color you are going to paint it if you want.Later......JB

06-01-2002, 02:37 PM	#1
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Frame Painting? Just wondering what paint or method is the best for a driver and show vehicle? Powder coating seems not to be in my area so is it worth it to travel for it or do something else? I want it to look great for a very long time! I only want to do this once! Thanks __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-01-2002, 02:43 PM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	powdercoating id say __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-01-2002, 07:24 PM	#3
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Is it the most durable? __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-02-2002, 03:26 AM	#4
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	ive read up on it a little bit, its VERY durable as far as chipping and that stuff goes, but i hear direct sunlight can be bad for it? probaly best to talk to someone that knows more about the subject __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-03-2002, 10:52 AM	#5
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Thanks! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-06-2002, 02:21 PM	#6
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	I powder coat for a hobby and extra money. If you want to spend about $450 to $600 for powder coated frame you can. Make sure you take it to a very reputable shop, so they don't mess up the coat job (I have heard horror stories about some shops). I haven't heard of powder coat having a problem with direct sunlight, only for things that are considered high temp (anything over 400 degrees for normal coat and 1200 for high temp coat). Some coats you need to clear coat over them, if you don’t they get spots on them. For my stepside I used Eastwood's "PARTIAL CHASSIS RESTORATION KIT ORIGINAL" I took my bed, rear suspension off, and when my engine was out I did that too. I wire wheeled the frame making it free from rust or any type of foreign material. Then I used a paintbrush painted on the rust ecapsulator, let that dry and then painted my frame with their chassis paint. From my cab back and in the engine compartment it looks really nice plus I get comments on how nice it looks! To me that was the most cost effective way to do it. Plus I don' t have to strip the whole truck, I can do it piece at a time. The only thing I have left to do is where the cab sits. I will do that eventually and then my truck frame will be fully coated. http://www.eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgin0101.exe __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

06-06-2002, 02:30 PM	#7
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	Sorry didn't mention how durable it is. I made little hooks to do small pieces. If you take a coated hook you can bend the metal so one end touches the other and the coat will not chip or crack. You can take a piece of metal and smack something the coat will bend with it. I did a battery tray for a guy and he dropped it, only to see it didn't chip scratch or peel. He is now a customer that can explain how durable it is. __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205

06-06-2002, 08:33 PM	#8
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	Thanks for great info! Thats what I wanted to hear! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-06-2002, 08:35 PM	#9
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	WHOA! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

06-09-2002, 11:24 PM	#10
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	i wish i woulda powdercoated __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

06-10-2002, 01:08 PM	#11
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	If you can get a reputable shop to do it for $600.00 or less then I would powdercoat it. You can even powdercoat it to close to the color you are going to paint it if you want.Later......JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS



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