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Mar 23, 2011 | 03:19 PM

Spacecoast

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Chassis Paint

Well it is about that time to start reconditioning the undercarriage. By no way is this going to be a full on restoration, but more of just a way to help perserve her for years of driving fun and to make it look a bit better underneath. So with that being said, I was curious what everybody recommends to paint the chasis with. I am looking for durable and not for overall correctness.

I did search a ton of threads, but just couldn't find any chassis paints that people swear by. So I am sure I will get a ton of different responses, but wanted to see what other's experiences are.

Mar 23, 2011 | 03:29 PM

427basketcase

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I have had very good results with the Eastwood products.

http://search.eastwood.com/search?w=...ustom&x=10&y=7

Mar 23, 2011 | 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 427basketcase

I have had very good results with the Eastwood products.

http://search.eastwood.com/search?w=...ustom&x=10&y=7

I've been using original Chassis Black for years. Not as durable as POR-15 but it does the job and is easy to work with.

Mar 23, 2011 | 03:45 PM

Alan 71

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Hi sc,
I agree that Eastwood paints are a good choice
Avoid the temptation to paint EVERYTHING black. There are lots of finishes and colors under there and the look is worth the effort.
Good Luck!
Pictures to follow... right?
Regards,
Alan

Mar 23, 2011 | 08:57 PM

John 65

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Good ole Rustoleom "Proffesional" from the home Depot worked great for me.

Mar 23, 2011 | 10:32 PM

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Good ole Rustoleom "Professional" from the home Depot worked great for me.

Me too-

Mar 25, 2011 | 01:49 PM

Adonis

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I went with POR-15 and followed up with John Deere Blitz Black for it's UV Protection. Blitz Black is inexpensive and looks GREAT!!!

Mar 25, 2011 | 01:57 PM

Spacecoast

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Thanks for the tips everyone! I just started the fun process of getting everything cleaned up and all surface rust sanded down. Definitely a very dirty job, but even after a few hours of labor it is looking much better underneath. I figure by doing it a little at a time it won't be too bad.