Truck Frame Painting

Good luck. I sandblasted mine and used "Chassis Saver" epoxy paint. Lasted maybe a year. No longer than the cheap metal paint from lowes.

http://www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp

 

Well it all depends on how much money you want to spend and how long you want it to last? I have use 2 different methods with favorable results. The first is rustoluem paint rolled/brush on. The second is tractor paint from the farm the store rolled/brushed on. I have tried spraying them but usually it takes more paint and I dont get the coverage I want with the sprayer. Sure takes a little longer but worth it in the long run. I usually spray a coat of clear gloss on once the paint is dry. Seems to protect it a lot from the salt and sun. Good Luck. Hope this helps!

 

I'm going to do mine in another month or so, my plan is to use this stuff- http://www.por15.com/ , since mine is 15 years old and definitely has some rust. Then primer and topcoat it. I've used it on small stuff and seems pretty good (but pretty expensive) so I hope it works well on the frame. I'm not looking forward to all the washing, cleaning and prep work though.

 

Eastwood company. Rust encapsulator. Used it on classic restorations. Works good. Brush it or spray it. Eggshell finish. OR paint it.

 

Every spring cleanup, I clean up the frame and touch up all the spots starting to show rust with Rustoleum after taking a green scrubby pad to the spots. Staying on top of this yearly will save a lot of problems later.

 

use imron. it is pricey but u wil like the results all the way round. from what im told its what the paccar uses on the trucks now frame and body.

 

they've used it for years and they still rust in the first 2 yrs unless you never come up north. They need to cut the frames to length, drill the holes and powdercoat them.

 

last year when i painted my frame i used some the epoxy primer and paint that my neighbor that works for Case recommended and im happy with the results.

 

Hi All,

I don't know how the usual reply should be/new to the site, however Don2WS , do you have the name of the paint you used, so I can order online and if able the ball park price I would be expected to pay for it??


Thanks

Turq