Paint for birdcage/windshield frame
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: West Point MS
Paint for birdcage/windshield frame
I am in the process of prepping the windshield frame on my 75 coupe and wanted to know a couple of things. I had some minor surface rust and stripped it off and am now ready for paint. Is there a good paint to use since that area is prone to rust? I think I read something once posted by Willcox that Eastwood's rust encapsolator is a good paint to use as a primer followed by a top coat. I have also used POR 15 in the past but not on any body parts.
There is also a rubber gasket that surrounded the windshield frame, not the gooey tar type material, does anyone know where to get it and what it is called?
There is also a rubber gasket that surrounded the windshield frame, not the gooey tar type material, does anyone know where to get it and what it is called?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Oswego New York
You have some good questions ... I'll be looking out for answers as well.
I'm at the same stage you are, except I need to do a little weld repair on my windshield posts before painting. I've been advised to remove all the rust, and then use a good quality automotive self-etching primer on the windshield frame.
There probably are other acceptable alternatives.
Hope this helps to get you started.
I'm at the same stage you are, except I need to do a little weld repair on my windshield posts before painting. I've been advised to remove all the rust, and then use a good quality automotive self-etching primer on the windshield frame.
There probably are other acceptable alternatives.
Hope this helps to get you started.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Shelby NC
w/s frame paint
I used POR 15 and painted over it--worked well for me. My frame was rusty but pretty solid. Rubber you're asking about I think is a factory filler that I have never seen outside new application. It fills the space from dash pad to w/s used on most all GM cars. Probably anti rattle/noise issue.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Yooperville MI
Since the windshield is actually glued to the paint, you don't want a failure due to poor paint adhesion. The way I do these is wash the frame with acid and use black epoxy primer. If you are using PPG DPLF it is compatible with acid, some epoxies and etching primers are not compatible with acid wash so check the tech sheets.
