57 Frame Paint

[Ashley S.]

I'm looking for paint for my frame and I'm not confident in what I've found so far. I have a local supplier that has "Nason 422-05 Chassis Black", but I think it may be a semi gloss. Does anyone have any recommendations for what I should use?

I'm planning to prep my frame and several other components (A-arms, front cross member) on the weekend of 3/25, so I have a little time to order something if I need to.

Thanks in advance.

Ashley

[Ashley S.]

Re: 57 Frame Paint (REVISED)`

I meant to say that I will be prepping on the weekend of 2/25.

[Dick G.]

Re: 57 Frame Paint (REVISED)`

Since nobody has responded, a friend of mine has done over 30 56-57 corvettes. These are high 90+ point top-flite cars. The last time I asked him about frame paint he said he used Sherwin-Williams. It looks like satin to me. I can't remember if it was a lacquer or not. He still uses Nitrocelluose lacquer. My PPG man mixed up some chassis paint for me for my 65. Whether if it is too flat or glossy, the mix can be played with either way to your liking. Just keep track of the formula as you experiment. Someone will chime in and suggest you use Asphalt paint. I have never used it, but the term asphalt sounds like tar, and not a quality paint. Remember to save the formula and try to go with a catalyzed paint and a catalyzed Black primer underneath. IMHO Dick Gutman

[Benjamin C.]

Re: 57 Frame Paint (REVISED)`

I just painted my 54 frame with Eastwood chassis black. I was very pleased with the result. Keep in mind that the factory frame paint job was far from perfect and the are many different versions of how glossy the frame should be.