Ford F150 - Painting Frame

jasonnascar · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject: Painting Frame

I have a frame sitting in my garage that is going to replace the one on my truck now. I have cleaned it and am working on getting some of the rust off.

My question is, does anybody have any suggestions on what type of paint would work well with a frame that has some rust on it? Also, I am looking for something that is cost efficient.

Thanks

catmechanic07 · Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

Rustoleum??

forddope · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:27 am Post subject:

i suggest you contact your local body shop or automotive paint supply store. let them know what your trying to accomplish and they should be able to set you up with the correct product. i recommend comparing the price of a cheap paint gun and supplies to the cost of spray cans, that is a huge job painting an entire chassis and the amount of money spent on rattle cans/paint bombs will really start adding up. also the finished job will be of a better quality using pro-type equipment.

FLYNAVY · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:41 am Post subject:

Jason,
Have always wanted to do a frame up rebuild & use linex on the frame, the spray bed liner stuff....but would probably cost a month's pay. Have heard of people painting their entire truck with the stuff but have never seen 1. Pretty tuff stuff on my bed.
Buzzy
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s.pfaff · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:12 am Post subject:

there is a guy that has a jeep, the whole thing is rhino lined... includeing the rear side windows... its a off-road only truck... in side is done to only has seats and rhino liner in it. his uncle does liners for a living...

i was thinking about doing two tone with the bottom 6 inch of the truck being rhino lined

POWERUPP · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

Hi, how's the budget? If you can afford it, have the frame powdercoated or painted. You just deliver & pick up. Otherwise, remove all the rust, sand, wire wheels,(naval jelly, rust reformer). Prime & paint W/sprayer using bulk auto/grade paints. NAPA is a source of paint info. Couple of saw horses, helpers & you'll be fine. Take care, POWERUPP.

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jasonnascar · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

I don't want to go the rhino way. That might be a little on the heavy side. Although I did want to do that at first.

Talk to a couple of other people and they suggested POR15 or Eastwood company.

s.pfaff · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

redhead0630 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject:

por15 is pretty cool stuff.. i used it on my back end, it's starting to rust.. they have a whole bunch of kits can you buy and i *think* they are decently priced.. i think you can get it in other colors if you feel creative. i liked it
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catmechanic07 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject:

That dont sound right redhead!!!!

redhead0630 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject:

leave it to you, cat
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fullyford · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

POR 15 is what i would use