Roll bar paint

NovaMan · 06-08-2007, 11:47 PM

So it's not hardcore tech, but who likes what paint for rollbars? I've heard POR-15 is really tough...

~Pete
1970 Nova
12.653@105.43

bob gonier · 06-09-2007, 08:27 PM

There are a lot of paints that are durable, but i've had real good luck with spray cans of rustoleum FUSION satin black. Its very user friendly and durable. Eastwood also some restoration blacks that are even tougher, but more expensive.

bob

csjta · 06-09-2007, 10:01 PM

I used Por-15 on my rear end housing and rear suspension components.

I'm impressed with the results, the stuff is rock solid, looks as good as powdercoating.

I would think that it would work great on a roll bar

Just havin fun....

Tom Goldman · 06-10-2007, 05:43 PM

I've had really good results with Ace Hardware's Appliance epoxy spray paint. It covers really well and has excellent adhesion.with only light sanding of the tubing. .... I've used it a lot on dragsters and roadsters that I've done updates and repairs on. ... Its hard to tell the difference from the powder coating.. Tom

rallye bob · 06-11-2007, 07:24 AM

If you want to brush paint it, and make it look "sprayed" POR-15 looks great, but be aware that POR-15 does not like UV rays and will "power" with extended time in direct sun light (mostly only a problem with the bars that pass the rear window).
They say another paint that flows out real well when brushed on (use a foam brush) is a product that sign painters use called 1 Shot.
Good luck with your project.

NovaMan · 06-12-2007, 03:01 AM

I was actually thinking of spraying the POR-15. I looked at their website, and they have a satin black paint called Chassis Coat. Apparently, the best way to use it is to apply it over original POR-15. The nice thing about Chassis Coat is that it's UV-resistant, so I'm going to look into that. But I know epoxy is very durable, so I'll have to check that out too.

~Pete
1970 Nova
12.653@105.43

06-08-2007, 11:47 PM	#1
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Roll bar paint So it's not hardcore tech, but who likes what paint for rollbars? I've heard POR-15 is really tough... ~Pete 1970 Nova 12.653@105.43 __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

06-10-2007, 05:43 PM	#4
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,468 Likes: 874 Liked 838 Times in 232 Posts	I've had really good results with Ace Hardware's Appliance epoxy spray paint. It covers really well and has excellent adhesion.with only light sanding of the tubing. .... I've used it a lot on dragsters and roadsters that I've done updates and repairs on. ... Its hard to tell the difference from the powder coating.. Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

06-12-2007, 03:01 AM	#6
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was actually thinking of spraying the POR-15. I looked at their website, and they have a satin black paint called Chassis Coat. Apparently, the best way to use it is to apply it over original POR-15. The nice thing about Chassis Coat is that it's UV-resistant, so I'm going to look into that. But I know epoxy is very durable, so I'll have to check that out too. ~Pete 1970 Nova 12.653@105.43 __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

06-09-2007, 08:27 PM	#2
bob gonier Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: monroe twp nj Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	There are a lot of paints that are durable, but i've had real good luck with spray cans of rustoleum FUSION satin black. Its very user friendly and durable. Eastwood also some restoration blacks that are even tougher, but more expensive. bob

06-09-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
csjta Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 66 Likes: 35 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I used Por-15 on my rear end housing and rear suspension components. I'm impressed with the results, the stuff is rock solid, looks as good as powdercoating. I would think that it would work great on a roll bar Just havin fun....

06-11-2007, 07:24 AM	#5
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	If you want to brush paint it, and make it look "sprayed" POR-15 looks great, but be aware that POR-15 does not like UV rays and will "power" with extended time in direct sun light (mostly only a problem with the bars that pass the rear window). They say another paint that flows out real well when brushed on (use a foam brush) is a product that sign painters use called 1 Shot. Good luck with your project.