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Old 10-22-2011, 01:52 PM
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Default What paint did you use on your Cobra's frame

My frame came painted with laquer and this weekend I sanded the rust off in preparation of getting a new body next weekend. What did you paint your frame with, I need to cover the bare metal and wondering if there is something better then the rattle can acrylic laquer paint available in the parts store....what have you had good success with? I don't want to sand the whole frame to bare metal.
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powdercoat, black
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PPG DP-90 over etching primer. NO rattle can.
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The DP-90 as Chas says or Epoxy - Chassis - Summit Racing - Semi-gloss - SummitRacing.com
If there's rust look at the POR (paint over rust) products, they are very good.
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Two different painters looked at my original style frame and said "no way we can paint that". It seems they were worried about overspray getting on all of the birdcage and superstructure from painting all the different angles.
So I took it and had it sandblasted and then powdercoated. It came back beautiful.

I still have the Eastwood Gloss black chassis paint and prep spray they wouldn't spray if you are interested in it.

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For me, I had everything apart and modifications were made so I had both the chassis and rear axle powdercoated gloss black. Came out beautiful.

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My chassis is coated with POR-15, Its durable and repaired easily if chipped or scratched. I think if I was doing it over, I'd paint with Rustoleum Black. Readily available at any hardware store, durable and easily repaired if chipped or scratched.
I wouldn't use a spray can but rather, mix and spray it on myself.

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I used Rust-Oleum gloss black enamel. put it on with a 2 inch roller and brush, worked great and easy to touch-up.
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I used Rust-Oleum gloss black enamel. put it on with a 2 inch roller and brush, worked great and easy to touch-up.
Did you use oil base or water base?

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Powder coat - gloss black.

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Rust-Oleum is my choice as well I spray with my HVLP gun and thin the paint with mineral spirits. Works great, even sprayed my truck with it. It is oil based and needs plenty of cure time, but you can buy it at walmart.

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I also used Rustoleum enamel (oil based). I brushed it on. It is a flat sheen paint and leveled very well upon drying. I have had other parts powderoated --rear axle, spindles, front struts and I like the contrast between the gloss finished parts and the flat frame. It will be easy to touch up too.
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While powdercoating is durable it isn't user friendly for welding and repairs. You need alot of feathering. I use Endura epoxy as it is strong and can be easily sanded and repaired.
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I have been a fan of Rustoleum for years. I have had great success with their products for industrial projects. I've used it on wrought iron fences and the longevity has been amazing.

I also like their steel primer under their top coat.

What is most appealing to me is the ability to touch up if you get chips or scratches and the touch-up is seamless.

Powder coating although a marvelous product, is a Bi-tch to touch up and forget about getting the touch-up it to match.

So I'm leaning towards the Rustoleum brand and I'm even looking at their water-based industrial coatings. I have a couple of months to decide so I will be doing some destructive testing to see how this holds up.

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I have been part of a few restorations and what I have seen that works and lasts well is POR-15. It takes hits from rocks and weathers well. Short of powdercoat, this is what I havehad the best luck with for longevity.
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POR-15. Tuff stuff and looks good.
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I will be painting my frame soon and the suggestions are great. I decided to check out some of the products mentioned here, and here's what I found.

PPG DP-90 Is a primer/sealer depending on the catalyst used. And works on bare metal just great. It is not designed as a final finish. But really needs to be top coated with a Urethane if you want it not to stain from exposure to degreaser, brake fluid & solvents.

POR 15 is not suitable for new clean steel. It works best on seasoned or rusted steel.

Summit products could be a good choice, they have a primer for new clean steel and black topcoat.

Endura could be a good industrial product, I found it too difficult to get information and an easy source to buy it from.

Eastwood has a range of products that really impressed me. I believe that this is going to be my choice. They offer their standard Chassis Black which can be applied to steel without a primer, or with a primer that they sell for additional protection.

They also have an upgrade to the Standard and an upgrade to this called 2K Ceramic which has nano ceramic particles for the ultimate strength. Now I need to decide which one to use. My spray equipment will handle the Ceramic paint too and that is a bonus for me.

Everything I found that I have written above, was on the net from various sources including the paint companies and took an evening to research. I'm sure that there may be many opinions on the pros & cons and would enjoy reading them here.

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I will be painting my frame soon and the suggestions are great. I decided to check out some of the products mentioned here, and here's what I found.

PPG DP-90 Is a primer/sealer depending on the catalyst used. And works on bare metal just great. It is not designed as a final finish. But really needs to be top coated with a Urethane if you want it not to stain from exposure to degreaser, brake fluid & solvents.

POR 15 is not suitable for new clean steel. It works best on seasoned or rusted steel.

Summit products could be a good choice, they have a primer for new clean steel and black topcoat.

Endura could be a good industrial product, I found it too difficult to get information and an easy source to buy it from.

Eastwood has a range of products that really impressed me. I believe that this is going to be my choice. They offer their standard Chassis Black which can be applied to steel without a primer, or with a primer that they sell for additional protection.

They also have an upgrade to the Standard and an upgrade to this called 2K Ceramic which has nano ceramic particles for the ultimate strength. Now I need to decide which one to use. My spray equipment will handle the Ceramic paint too and that is a bonus for me.

Everything I found that I have written above, was on the net from various sources including the paint companies and took an evening to research. I'm sure that there may be many opinions on the pros & cons and would enjoy reading them here.

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