rust on frame rails

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by bigdad7, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. bigdad7

    bigdad7 Road Train Member

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    on the frame around the drive tires i was noticing some rust ....would i be able to just sand off the frame at home and paint it by hand and if is possible what type of paint would hold up and what kind of primer
     
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  3. bender

    bender Road Train Member

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    Zinc chromate primer for the rusty bare spots and RustOleum holds up good and cost is very reasonable.
     
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    I use this Chassis paint from napa stuff is indestructible and 107 a gallon
     
  5. bigdad7

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    thanks for the input .....needed a project for my next few weeks off
     
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