C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

[Clark E.]

I'm considering using Eastwood Extreme Chassis Black (satin finish - 60-70% gloss) over an epoxy primer for the finish coat but have read complaints on their website about an extensive drying time. I'd appreciate comments from anyone that has used this product or can recommend an alternative paint. Thanks...Clark Erlandson 18941

[Paul S.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

HAVEN'T USED THIER PAINT. THIS IS WHAT I USE , IT'S BULLITT PROOF , ONLY DRAW BACK IS DRY TIME.
Dupont Industrial Coatings Product No. 45-1640 Imeron 3.5ST Satin Black, Two Part Poly Urethane.

[Alan S.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

Hi Clark,
It's good to see you on the TDB.
Besides the replies you get from this thread, you may want to take a look at Joe Rueda's thread...'Judging mid year frame finish'... presently on the second page. I don't know if you've seen it, and think some of the information may be interesting to you too.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

[Terry M.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

With any kind of luck he will soon have a new number.

[Sheldon S.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

Clark,
I painted my 71 frame with ppg epoxy primer and then used the Eastwood Chassis paint on next. I don't remember a drying time problem. I painted both primer and paint all in one day. The primer was I think the DP90 PPG which is also black so if you scratch the paint it is black underneath. Worked good for me. I know some people just use the DP90 primer as there only paint as it looks good as well.
Sheldon

[Pete B.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

I did my 71's frame with Eastwoods chassis black.
Great stuff dried in less than a day and holds up great. Much more durable than I anticipated (did not scratch much during the reassembly)

[Clark E.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

I did my 71's frame with Eastwoods chassis black.
Great stuff dried in less than a day and holds up great. Much more durable than I anticipated (did not scratch much during the reassembly)

Thanks Pete...Did you use Eastwood's 2k Ceramic Chassis Black, Original Chassis Black or Extreme Chassis Black?...Clark

[Clark E.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

Clark,
I painted my 71 frame with ppg epoxy primer and then used the Eastwood Chassis paint on next. I don't remember a drying time problem. I painted both primer and paint all in one day. The primer was I think the DP90 PPG which is also black so if you scratch the paint it is black underneath. Worked good for me. I know some people just use the DP90 primer as there only paint as it looks good as well.
Sheldon

Thanks Sheldon...Great idea to use a black primer. Did you finish with Eastwood's 2k Ceramic Chassis Black. Original Chassis Black or their Extreme Chassis Black?...Clark

[Pete B.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

Original Chassis black, came out with a low gloss satin. Very nice! Good luck!

[William M.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

I used Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator as the primer and their original Chassis Black Satin as the finish coat on my '73. Got no deductions on the frame at this year's National Convention judged by these two guys ...

So I think I did well

[Sheldon S.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

Clark,
I used the extreme chassis black on my frame. I applied two coats of the chassis black, which took two quarts, just made it. If you would like to see what it looks like I could take a couple of pictures and send to you.
Sheldon

[Tom L.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

I'm new at this chassis painting but what do you use to apply these paints as they are sold in quarts and gallons? I'm making my plans to rebuild the rear suspension and detail the chassis in that area this winter. All this needs to be done with the body on as I'm only attacking the rear of the car. Thanks!!

[Clark E.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

I'm new at this chassis painting but what do you use to apply these paints as they are sold in quarts and gallons? I'm making my plans to rebuild the rear suspension and detail the chassis in that area this winter. All this needs to be done with the body on as I'm only attacking the rear of the car. Thanks!!

Lynn...The finish paint I've looked at comes in quarts requiring a spray gun and some of the paints also have aerosol cans available which is a good idea for touchups and hard to reach places. The painter sand blasted the frame and is using an epoxy primer prior to the finish coat...Clark

[Clark E.]

Re: C-3 Frame Paint - 1970

Clark,
I used the extreme chassis black on my frame. I applied two coats of the chassis black, which took two quarts, just made it. If you would like to see what it looks like I could take a couple of pictures and send to you.
Sheldon

Thanks Shelton...A couple of pics would be very helpful...Clark