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05-03-2010, 11:22 AM
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Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wake Forest NC
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Chassis coating
What are you guys using and hows it holding up? Looking for something close to a factory semi gloss finish but need something durable. Will get driven alot.
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05-03-2010, 12:01 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: jackson ms
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Re: Chassis coating
i used nason "chassis black" on my 69 camaro. it is a little glossy for me though. looks good and layed down easy.
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05-03-2010, 12:11 PM
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Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
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Re: Chassis coating
I am going to use catalyzed basecoat. Should hold up better than Krylon, and have a semi gloss look to it.
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05-03-2010, 03:30 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Hayden, Al.
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Re: Chassis coating
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05-03-2010, 07:35 PM
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Garage wrench
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: LaCrosse, WI
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Re: Chassis coating
I used a product called chassis saver....
http://www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp I paid $35 or so for 1 quart of it and brushed it on myself, I think it came out really well. 1 quart did 2 coats on a regular cab shortbed two wheel drive frame. I used the antique/satin black. If you want I can take pics of the frame, it's still a bare frame in storage as I have put the project on hold for a while. I also got a little spot on a pair of jeans that is still there from a year ago from the stuff.
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05-03-2010, 07:42 PM
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the pollock
Join Date: May 2008
Location: abilene, texas
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Re: Chassis coating
por-15
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05-03-2010, 07:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: S.C.
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Re: Chassis coating
What seems to have held up the best for me was SPI epoxy primer, it may be to flat for you though. I did different sections of my frame in different stuff. Hammerite on one section, needs to redone. Rustoleum on another section, but it's starting to show age. The SPI I used on the inner fenders and spring hangers and it seem to be holding up well.
I used Valspar "tractor" paint on the bed, but the jury is still out on it. (it's only been one winter) I did mine about 2 years ago and I drive in the snow, slush.
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05-03-2010, 10:18 PM
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Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wake Forest NC
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Re: Chassis coating
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05-03-2010, 10:27 PM
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Never Satisfied
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sherman, Texas
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Re: Chassis coating
tellin you go to john deere and get your hands on some blitz black.
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05-03-2010, 10:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Lancaster, TX
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Re: Chassis coating
I used the por-15 chassis coat in the Satin Black for a factory look. I did the Marine Clean and Metal Ready process prior to applying two coats. I still have to do under the cab and the front part of the frame.
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05-03-2010, 11:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ault, Colorado
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Re: Chassis coating
Yo! All my 40 and 35+ year old frames do just great kept clean with a bit of oil vapor and a light coat of dirt from frequent use! None of them need to be redone, and they aren't beautiful, but they're rust free!
Sorry, just had to be foolish and throw that one out to y'all. None of mine are for show, but they'll sure "road",...even the '42 JD B. Todd.
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05-04-2010, 08:08 AM
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One shot, one kill.
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
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Re: Chassis coating
I did mine with POR15 and then overcoated with gloss black enamel. It's still doing well after about 2 years. ALL the sheetmetal underneath and inside ALL the panels got bedliner spray and a 4" strip along the bottom edges all the way round got it too. I should have done the frame with bedliner too but never even thought to. Jim
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05-04-2010, 02:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Centreville, Virginia
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Re: Chassis coating
I stripped it down to bare metal and used some self etching primer (2 coats) and some Rustoleum Satin Black (2 coats). Looks pretty good so far.
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05-04-2010, 04:54 PM
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Gettin It One Pice At A Time
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: everett, washington
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Re: Chassis coating
Is power coating to expensive compaired to the benefits?
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05-04-2010, 10:08 PM
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Plays with trucks
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Asheville, NC
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Re: Chassis coating
I've used Eastwood Chassis Black over their Rust Encapsulator. Goes on pretty easy and has held up for about 6 years so far without a problem.
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05-04-2010, 11:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: pIEDRAS NEGRAS, COAHUILA, MEXICO
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Re: Chassis coating
kbs coating
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05-06-2010, 12:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: palisade colorado
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Re: Chassis coating
I have my frame sand blasted and semi glass powder coated. Very tuff on and off road!
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