Chassis Paint Question
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09
Chassis Paint Question
I just received my front-end rebuild kit and want to paint the sway bars, A-arms, etc. while I have it all apart. I don't have a paint gun setup, but ain't afraid of a spray can either.
I remember reading a post about chassis paint available in a paint can. It sounded like this would be a good paint option for me since it is a more durable coating. Where can I find this stuff and are there other alternatives. I don't want to take anywhere to have someone paint for me; I would really like to do myself.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I remember reading a post about chassis paint available in a paint can. It sounded like this would be a good paint option for me since it is a more durable coating. Where can I find this stuff and are there other alternatives. I don't want to take anywhere to have someone paint for me; I would really like to do myself.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Safety Car
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I used Eastwood Chassis Black over Rust Bullet. The finish was shinier than I expected. I was looking for more of a satin finish. I have to do the whole process over again with another frame so I'll probably use something different this time.
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Originally Posted by NHvette
...Krylon semi-flat black. By far the best choice (IMO)....
The Krylon is a very good match for the factory semi-flat black. Right off the shelf at your neighborhood Wally-World.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
The Krylon is a very good match for the factory semi-flat black. Right off the shelf at your neighborhood Wally-World.
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If not getting the POR treatment ... and bare metal exposed ... I would use primer.
Rustoleum is a nice paint, but it takes forever to dry and runs easily.
Both problems addressed well with Krylon (which is the primer I would select also).
If rattle cans turn you off, consider spraying with the disposable Preval
sprayer. Pretty sure I've seen them at Home Depot.
http://www.prevalspraygun.com
Rustoleum is a nice paint, but it takes forever to dry and runs easily.
Both problems addressed well with Krylon (which is the primer I would select also).
If rattle cans turn you off, consider spraying with the disposable Preval
sprayer. Pretty sure I've seen them at Home Depot.
http://www.prevalspraygun.com
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Melting Slicks
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From: Nashville TN
St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by NHvette
If not getting the POR treatment ... and bare metal exposed ... I would use primer.
Rustoleum is a nice paint, but it takes forever to dry and runs easily.
Both problems addressed well with Krylon (which is the primer I would select also).
If rattle cans turn you off, consider spraying with the disposable Preval
sprayer. Pretty sure I've seen them at Home Depot.
http://www.prevalspraygun.com
Rustoleum is a nice paint, but it takes forever to dry and runs easily.
Both problems addressed well with Krylon (which is the primer I would select also).
If rattle cans turn you off, consider spraying with the disposable Preval
sprayer. Pretty sure I've seen them at Home Depot.
http://www.prevalspraygun.com
So, since they are already painted and I want to freshen up, I can just use a solvent to clean real good, lightly sand and put a new top coat of Krylon on?
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I just finished refurbing my suspension to include stripping and repainting all the parts. I used both Krylon and Rustoleum and I prefer the Rustoleum. I took my time and let it dry over night and it came out thick and tough. I used Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel. I recommend gtting a can of Rustoleum and Krylon and doing a side by side comparison. It's a cheap comparative test.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by The3
I just finished refurbing my suspension to include stripping and repainting all the parts. I used both Krylon and Rustoleum and I prefer the Rustoleum. I took my time and let it dry over night and it came out thick and tough. I used Semi-Gloss Protective Enamel. I recommend gtting a can of Rustoleum and Krylon and doing a side by side comparison. It's a cheap comparative test.
