C1 frame and suspension parts paint

[Donald H.]

Yes I know my questions have generally been covered in this forum, and I am searched and reviewed, but still two easy questions.

I plan to have my frame and cross member professionally stripped/blasted and power coated and I will strip/blast the other suspension parts and paint myself. My question is degree of gloss for paint.

I am thinging of using Eastwood's new Extreme Chassis paint (they also have a companion primer) for the parts I will paint. They offer it in either 60%-70% gloss or 85% gloss. Which would be most correct for C1 application?

I have not talked to power coater yet, but will I need to specify the degree of gloss for power coating of the frame and cross member? If so, should it match the other suspension parts?

The TIM & JG is not always clear, uses terms such as "dull gloss black" for the frame asphalt paint, "low grade gloss black" for some suspension parts, and elsewhere just refers to black paint.

Thanks,
Don

[Donald H.]

Re: C1 frame and suspension parts paint

I did find one thread that said 60% sheen was appropriate for frame.

[Steven B.]

Re: C1 frame and suspension parts paint

Don, will the powder coating be too thick to look like original look? The parts I have powder coated in the past, black engine compartment pieces like engine mounted brackets and air cleaner, are all pretty thick. If that original look doesn't matter I think the powder coating is very durable and looks good on a driver or non-NCRS judged car.

Steve

[Donald H.]

Re: C1 frame and suspension parts paint

Steve,

I'm not sure of thickness. I was going with power coating based on research on this forum and numerous recommendations.

[Richard G.]

Re: C1 frame and suspension parts paint

I see a lot of confusion on this paint. I think is is because not many people have really seen it. All the stuff (paint if you can call it that) is gone from the early cars. Think the cheapest low budget paint possible, even below Wall-mart grade. This is same type of paint is used in industrial black pipe to protect it before it is installed. Usual to blow the paint, off the piping, with a torch. Just get it close and hit the oxygen on the torch handle. You can remove this paint from a foot away using this method. Think ten seconds to remove a 1 wide swatch from the perimeter of a 10 inch pipe, it will not even be warm afterward. The paint only lasts long enough to get the piping installed. Setting outside for a year in the rain and it is usually mostly gone. One can scrach it off with a fingernail. No way powder paint will pass for this stuff. It is just too nice and way to thick. Would I powder coat my frame? Yes, in a second, good stuff and just made for this type of service. My powder painter has a sheet of metal coated and bends it back and forth in 90 degree angles and it doesn't' phase the paint. The asphalt based factory paint is great for trailer queens and climate controlled cars but has little use in the real world.