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COACHMEASON · 04-06-2009, 11:07 PM

What is the best thing for my frame now that I have the cab and bed off...Thanks

Clint

bmacd · 04-06-2009, 11:08 PM

POR 15 if its rusty

COACHMEASON · 04-06-2009, 11:14 PM

Its actually not bad...

cwgreen1971 · 04-07-2009, 01:27 AM

Eastwoods Chassis Black. That's what I used on mine and it came out very nice. I got the kit where there were 3 stages but you really don't need it if your frame is nice and clean. Comes in satin and gloss.

westofb · 04-07-2009, 02:13 AM

If it is going to be a daily driver, I would suggest going to a tractor supply store or its MI equizalent and get some black tractor/implement paint. It is cheap (about $20/gallon), will stick to anything (grease and grime...also exposed skin and hair LOL) and it looks pretty good on a DD.

Musclerodz · 04-07-2009, 02:19 AM

Best paint? Better question is what kind of prep are you going to do before you paint? That will determine which product is the best to use for the job.

80stepsideguy · 04-07-2009, 10:10 AM

I used this stuff on my truck frame and rearend parts.It looks great and if applied and done correctly you`ll be happy with it.

thanks
pat

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/

vintagesteel · 04-07-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Best paint? Better question is what kind of prep are you going to do before you paint? That will determine which product is the best to use for the job.

Im with him. Also, what is the destiny of your truck? Daily driver, show?

Driveway Dreams · 04-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Roll on rust-oleum?

WAIT! Don't do that, I was being Sarcastic!

BruthaMan · 04-07-2009, 03:04 PM

Hi Clint,

I epoxy primered mine, then used GM Reconditioning Paint:

I don't believe GM makes it anymore, but you can still find it around. I picked it up on Ebay. Just checked...do a search on Ebay for:

gm reconditioning paint

There's a gallon can available. I used a cheapo harbor freight spray gun and it sprayed very well.

**SactoJim** · 04-07-2009, 03:44 PM

Most Black Epoxy products will dry to a nice satin finish and work well on chassis components because generally they can go over bare metal, are pretty durable, and also stick very well, which is good because you can't possible sand every nook and cranny on a frame.

vintagesteel · 04-07-2009, 03:46 PM

thats gms chassis black. nason makes some that is a little over $30 a gallon and it is ready to spray. if you take your time and clean the frame good, any inexpensive paint will look great. and actually unless you are dragging it over tree branches, frames dont get much abuse. all your rocks and stuff hit the fenderwells. so as long as you coat it good, durability isnt an issue.

04-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#1
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Best paint?? What is the best thing for my frame now that I have the cab and bed off...Thanks Clint __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

04-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#2
bmacd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nampa ID Posts: 19	Re: Best paint?? POR 15 if its rusty

04-06-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
COACHMEASON Keep On Keepin' On Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 416	Re: Best paint?? Its actually not bad... __________________ 07 Avalanche Z71 92 Mustang 5.0 GT (Triple White w/ 53,000 miles) 72 SWB Chevy w/ PS, AC, 350/350 Current Project ....In paint shop getting body/paint work done (Corvette Velocity Yellow)... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669

04-07-2009, 01:27 AM	#4
cwgreen1971 cwgreen1971 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Battle Creek MI Posts: 185	Re: Best paint?? Eastwoods Chassis Black. That's what I used on mine and it came out very nice. I got the kit where there were 3 stages but you really don't need it if your frame is nice and clean. Comes in satin and gloss.

04-07-2009, 02:13 AM	#5
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Best paint?? If it is going to be a daily driver, I would suggest going to a tractor supply store or its MI equizalent and get some black tractor/implement paint. It is cheap (about $20/gallon), will stick to anything (grease and grime...also exposed skin and hair LOL) and it looks pretty good on a DD.

04-07-2009, 02:19 AM	#6
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Best paint?? Best paint? Better question is what kind of prep are you going to do before you paint? That will determine which product is the best to use for the job. __________________ Mike Redpath

04-07-2009, 10:10 AM	#7
80stepsideguy Laid back freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hastings florida Posts: 248	Re: Best paint?? I used this stuff on my truck frame and rearend parts.It looks great and if applied and done correctly you`ll be happy with it. thanks pat http://www.kbs-coatings.com/ __________________ 1980 chevy c10 step side restomod, 1970 cougar convertible 1 OF 24 ever built: 2014 Hyundai Tucson limited (daily driver).

04-07-2009, 02:16 PM	#9
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Best paint?? Roll on rust-oleum? WAIT! Don't do that, I was being Sarcastic! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 04-07-2009 at 02:17 PM.

04-07-2009, 03:04 PM	#10
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Best paint?? Hi Clint, I epoxy primered mine, then used GM Reconditioning Paint: I don't believe GM makes it anymore, but you can still find it around. I picked it up on Ebay. Just checked...do a search on Ebay for: gm reconditioning paint There's a gallon can available. I used a cheapo harbor freight spray gun and it sprayed very well. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

04-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#11
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Best paint?? Most Black Epoxy products will dry to a nice satin finish and work well on chassis components because generally they can go over bare metal, are pretty durable, and also stick very well, which is good because you can't possible sand every nook and cranny on a frame. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

04-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#12
vintagesteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: higginsville, mo Posts: 1,601	Re: Best paint?? thats gms chassis black. nason makes some that is a little over $30 a gallon and it is ready to spray. if you take your time and clean the frame good, any inexpensive paint will look great. and actually unless you are dragging it over tree branches, frames dont get much abuse. all your rocks and stuff hit the fenderwells. so as long as you coat it good, durability isnt an issue. Last edited by vintagesteel; 04-07-2009 at 03:49 PM.



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