Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

[Jim W.]

I am making final selection of SG black paint. My stripped frame is ready to send to a local coating company to do sandblasting/priming (they also do nice work on powder coating but that's not what I plan to do). I have read much on the various paints recommended from years past, but knowing that formulas, gloss levels and availability change; I was hoping to get opinions on the current products members are using. As well as past choices that didn't hold up too well. I don't have much experience with mixing/spraying can paints so would rather use spray cans, but only if they hold up. One of my biggest concerns is hardness and something that won't easily chip scratch off and resist chemicals. Some choices include Eastwood Chassis Black (mixed reviews) John Deere Blitz Black (new formula) Rustoleum SG Auto or Rustoleum Farm & Implement low gloss. If a rattle can is not recommended then I guess I can learn the spraying technique.

Thanks for your input
Jim

[Edward J.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Jim, about 14 years ago I used the Eastwood satin chassis black, it holds up very good. I brought a couple quarts and put directly in a spray gun, it flowed out smooth with no runs.

[Joseph S.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Stay away from the Rustoleum. It takes forever to dry and will come off with the first drop of fuel or brake fluid. We use an Epoxy coating in Semi Flat black for all frames we do. It's a great coating for touch ups and for resistance to chemicals.

[Mark E.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Jim,

Search this forum and you'll find several rich discussions on this topic. There are differing preferences due in part to differing priorities: factory look and judging points vs. durability is one example.

I chose POR15 because my priority is durability. It's tough, resists chipping and scratching, seals out corrosion, and is close to (but not exactly) the factory sheen. It's downsides are it's expensive, it goes on thick and looks smoother than factory (costing finish points if judged), and once dry it's near impossible to remove from your skin so be careful.

[Mark F.]

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...If a rattle can is not recommended then I guess I can learn the spraying technique.
Thanks for your input Jim

Hi Jim,

I painted my 1st car (not a frame) with a gun in 1971ish(?)...lacquer paint and lacquer thinner.

Once you get the hang of mixing the paint/thinner ratio, the actual painting part of it is rather easy in my opinion.
Yes a real paint gun is heavier than a rattle can, but i think it gives you more control...

The trigger on the gun is more comfortable than any gizmo you can buy for a rattle can...

go for broke and give it a try...it's not hard and you'll like it

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[Jim W.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Stay away from the Rustoleum. It takes forever to dry and will come off with the first drop of fuel or brake fluid. We use an Epoxy coating in Semi Flat black for all frames we do. It's a great coating for touch ups and for resistance to chemicals.

Thanks Joseph
Do you have one particular brand of epoxy you like best?

[Jim W.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Thanks guys, that's the kind of info I was hoping for. I do have a HPLV sprayer I bought at HF years ago but never used it. Its a cheap Central Pneumatic with 1.4 nozzle. I wouldn't paint a car with it but guess it would do fine on a frame. So I suppose I will start experimenting and use it. Plus a couple quarts go a lot further than multiple rattle cans. Now just to pick a brand.
thx, Jim

[Joseph W.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Jim,
if the HF gun is the purple gun, it will do fine to spray your frame.
Go to HF and purchase an inexpensive pressure regulator and some sort of filter and you are good to go.

[Jim W.]

Re: Ready to Paint My 64 Frame-Decisions

Jim,
if the HF gun is the purple gun, it will do fine to spray your frame.
Go to HF and purchase an inexpensive pressure regulator and some sort of filter and you are good to go.

It is the purple one. I have a regulator and moisture/trap filter at the tank. Should I get the small one that fits at the gun also?
thx, Jim

[Joseph W.]

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Here is my setup….
I believe I bought all these parts from HF….
The other “must have” is the rack that holds the gun if you need to set it down. It holds the gun level.
I should have taken a pic of it but they sell it in the section they sell the guns.
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[Jim W.]

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That's a great tip for the gun rack. I hadn't thought of that. They also have a stand for filter/filling paint into the tank.

Something else that occurred to me that could prove tricky; you have to paint one side of the frame ( bottom I presume) first then flip over to paint the top. All whilst waiting for 2 hours between coats (2 each) then the top. But can't handle for 48hrs according to Eastwoods Extreme Chassis Black which I plan on using.