Frame paint question

J&S Racing · 12-21-2013, 05:56 PM

I just got my sub frame, inner fenders, rad support and control arms back from the sandblaster. What's my best bet for paint.... Por15???

Rusty Gillis · 12-21-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by J&S Racing

I just got my sub frame, inner fenders, rad support and control arms back from the sandblaster. What's my best bet for paint.... Por15???

I use SPI black epoxy on all my projects

www.southernpolyurethanes.com

Painter · 12-21-2013, 06:37 PM

After 40+ years of using black spray paint I have found Mercury Marine's Phantom Black to the best covering easiest to use. Available at most all boat dealers.

Run to Rund · 12-21-2013, 09:26 PM

I used <gasp> Rustoleum primer and satin black in rattle cans. Seven years later, it is still fine.

cad · 12-21-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Run to Rund

I used <gasp> Rustoleum primer and satin black in rattle cans. Seven years later, it is still fine.

POR 15 will not hold up extremely well on bare, clean metal.
Rattle can Krylon #1613 looks very nice....try it, you'll be suprised. And it holds up extremely well over the years.

HandOverFist · 12-21-2013, 10:48 PM

Epoxy primer in satin black. Very durable and easy to touch-up if needed...even use it on the roll bars.

J&S Racing · 12-22-2013, 10:07 AM

Thanks guys, I figured the por15 was the way to go but seems paint is like asking what oil do you use, lol.

chris ok · 12-22-2013, 11:46 AM

por 15 works best on rust, not clean metal. I would not use that.
I use rattle can paint like mentioned here.
Doing it like that for many years, east touch up.

Harry 6674 · 12-22-2013, 02:01 PM

You might consider powder coating. Really tough stuff.

J&S Racing · 12-22-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

You might consider powder coating. Really tough stuff.

Powder coat was the initial plan but once it's chipped or scratched it's not as easy to touch up than paint.

12-21-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Frame paint question After 40+ years of using black spray paint I have found Mercury Marine's Phantom Black to the best covering easiest to use. Available at most all boat dealers.

12-21-2013, 09:26 PM	#4
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Frame paint question I used <gasp> Rustoleum primer and satin black in rattle cans. Seven years later, it is still fine.

12-21-2013, 10:48 PM	#6
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Frame paint question Epoxy primer in satin black. Very durable and easy to touch-up if needed...even use it on the roll bars. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-22-2013, 10:07 AM	#7
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 280 Likes: 102 Liked 309 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Frame paint question Thanks guys, I figured the por15 was the way to go but seems paint is like asking what oil do you use, lol.

12-22-2013, 11:46 AM	#8
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 585 Likes: 121 Liked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Frame paint question por 15 works best on rust, not clean metal. I would not use that. I use rattle can paint like mentioned here. Doing it like that for many years, east touch up.

12-21-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 280 Likes: 102 Liked 309 Times in 80 Posts	Frame paint question I just got my sub frame, inner fenders, rad support and control arms back from the sandblaster. What's my best bet for paint.... Por15???

12-22-2013, 02:01 PM	#9
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Frame paint question You might consider powder coating. Really tough stuff.