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Primered_69 · 03-27-2006, 08:07 PM

It will be on a long bed with leaf springs. considering tractor paint with matching primer or Eastwood Chasis Coat. Will e ordering in the next couple of days.

Wanting guesstimate:

How much primer do you think it would take?

How much top coat (flat black)?

Bowtie67 · 03-27-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Primered_69

It will be on a long bed with leaf springs. considering tractor paint with matching primer or Eastwood Chasis Coat. Will e ordering in the next couple of days.

Wanting guesstimate:

How much primer do you think it would take?

How much top coat (flat black)?

I just did my 67 with Eastwoods Rust Encapsulator, bought a gallon & used less than half and with two full coats. you dont need any primer, just make sure no loose stuff and no oil/greese, using a wire brush to clean up any rust is supposedly good enough according to thier instructions, my frame was completely new. I also am using their Extreme Chassis Black, Used two cans so far one more should do it. looks nice so far. I even cleaned up a couple of spots under the cab and used the Encapsultor their as well. Oh, and it took them a week to get me everything, if your closer then maybe a little quicker.

**Palf70Step** · 03-27-2006, 09:37 PM

I figure I'll have less than 2 quarts with my chassis, (shortbed), but let me add that me and paint brushes are not friends. I make a mess, so I waste some. I love the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator. My $.02, don't buy it in the larger quatities, like the gallon. It'll go bad on the shelf once it is open. I recommend you buy no bigger than quarts and I think you should make it with 2 quarts.

I did not prime, nor am I top coating it. If you do topcoat it with Chjassis Black, then 2 quarts would be more than enough with that, but unless you want shiney black I recommend just the rust encapsulator covering.

SLIMJIM · 03-28-2006, 09:15 PM

Palfstep,

How did you prep your frame? Blast or a wire wheel? Did you degrease and powerwash for the RE?

SLIMJIM

**Palf70Step** · 03-28-2006, 09:20 PM

SlimJIM,

I sprayed it with ovenn cleaner, than pressure washed it. I them went over it with a wire brush (on the drill mostly). I then wiped it down the prep stuff eastwood sells or laquer thinner (which they also recommend). On my frame I used both because I ran out of the prep stuff I had. Once it dried, I brushed on the paint. I went back 2 days later (had to work in between) and put on a light second coat, mostly to cover some spots I missed.

SLIMJIM · 03-28-2006, 09:26 PM

Thanks. I am still figuring out what I am going to use.

SLIMJIM

03-27-2006, 08:07 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Frame Paint: How much paint would it take to cover It will be on a long bed with leaf springs. considering tractor paint with matching primer or Eastwood Chasis Coat. Will e ordering in the next couple of days. Wanting guesstimate: How much primer do you think it would take? How much top coat (flat black)? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

03-27-2006, 09:37 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Frame Paint: How much paint would it take to cover I figure I'll have less than 2 quarts with my chassis, (shortbed), but let me add that me and paint brushes are not friends. I make a mess, so I waste some. I love the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator. My $.02, don't buy it in the larger quatities, like the gallon. It'll go bad on the shelf once it is open. I recommend you buy no bigger than quarts and I think you should make it with 2 quarts. I did not prime, nor am I top coating it. If you do topcoat it with Chjassis Black, then 2 quarts would be more than enough with that, but unless you want shiney black I recommend just the rust encapsulator covering. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-27-2006 at 09:39 PM.

03-28-2006, 09:15 PM	#4
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Frame Paint: How much paint would it take to cover Palfstep, How did you prep your frame? Blast or a wire wheel? Did you degrease and powerwash for the RE? SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD

03-28-2006, 09:20 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Frame Paint: How much paint would it take to cover SlimJIM, I sprayed it with ovenn cleaner, than pressure washed it. I them went over it with a wire brush (on the drill mostly). I then wiped it down the prep stuff eastwood sells or laquer thinner (which they also recommend). On my frame I used both because I ran out of the prep stuff I had. Once it dried, I brushed on the paint. I went back 2 days later (had to work in between) and put on a light second coat, mostly to cover some spots I missed. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-28-2006 at 09:21 PM.

03-28-2006, 09:26 PM	#6
SLIMJIM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 285	Re: Frame Paint: How much paint would it take to cover Thanks. I am still figuring out what I am going to use. SLIMJIM __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Blazer 2 wheel drive - SOLD



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