Chassis paint
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
Chassis paint
I'm planning on painting the chassis on my C1. What paint, primer, rust inhibitor, prep, etc., do you recommend? The frame is in pretty good condition with only a little surface rust (California car). Should I take it down to bare metal, or just lightly sand it?
Also, The car is on jack stands so I don't have a lot of room to work with. I have spray equipment but can have my paint supplier make up rattle cans for me. Thanks for your help.
The car will not be judged, but would like to match the correct satin sheen.
Also, The car is on jack stands so I don't have a lot of room to work with. I have spray equipment but can have my paint supplier make up rattle cans for me. Thanks for your help.
The car will not be judged, but would like to match the correct satin sheen.
Last edited by Ktholin; 03-15-2017 at 10:56 AM.
#2
Race Director
Using the POR-15 product and the system of components will work. Sanding the rust and prepping it so it can have a coating applied on it will also work. But your choice of coating will determine if the area needs toe be primed or not. I know using epoxy primer is a known method to work...but just applying epoxy primer on rust ODES NOT GUARANTEE that it will not come back.
This is why the initial prep is so important....even if you use the POR-15 product.
I know you can mix Rustoleum flat black and gloss black enamel together and get a black with a very good satin finish. You can get this at the big home improvement stores AND you can also change the ratios from 1:1 to whatever you want to get the sheen you are looking for. This stuff is shot out of a paint gun.
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