[dougjt]

Well i am down to bare metal and ready to paint the frame. Now the big question what paint to use. I have heard many paint names being tossed around, but which one works out the best? With something like this i just want to do it once and do it right. Any input from been there done that would be a great help.
Thanks,
doug

 

[Raven1]

Epoxy and topcoat with urethane. I've used lacquer top coat as well. Neither has caused disappointments in over 20 years for me or my associates. More cars that I care to remember. 30K miles on undercarriage of one now and still looks fine; and not all driven on gorgeous days either. 9266 over epoxy on the frame and urethane w/ flattening agent on the wheelwells. You'll get many more answers, powdercoat for one.

 

[BMR Sales]

You need to use a good epoxy primer to etch the frame. You can paint directly over it or use a primer surfacer over the epoxy if you want to do any kind of fill work. As far as the top coat goes my suggestio would be a good quality catalyzed single stage urethane or you can go basecoat clearcoat. Alot depends on what your plans are for the car and budget. Make sure you get a reputablke paint brand such as BASF (RM),Dupont, PPG, Sikkens, or Sherwin Williams. Hope that helps.

 

[Hrdlx62]

I plan on using Dupont Corlar 2k epoxy coating. It was recommended by the paint and body tech at work. It looks like a good product. Can be left as is or topcoated according to tech, I will most likely top caot it though.

 

[john5469]

I like the looks of Rubadub's frame. I'm sure you've seen it.

 

[70eddie]

hey doug, i'm not sure about the paint to use but was wondering if you thought about powder coating the frame. i did a frame off on my 70 and took the frame to get it sand blasted and powder coated and couldn't be happier. i actually got the frame down to metal and decided at the last minute to go a different way and in my opinion that was the best way to go. it wasn't as expensive as i thought it would be and the frame gets coated inside and out. just thought i would toss that your way. good luck with whatever it is you decide.

 

[Rmchevelle]

it wasn't as expensive as i thought it would be

Depends where you live. From what I've seen from other members on here prices vary from downright inexpensive to outrageous. Place in CT wants $650+ (not saying that price is outrageous) to do a frame but I've seen other members from other parts of the country get sandblasting and powdercoat for under $300.

 

[Russtea2]

Depends where you live. From what I've seen from other members on here prices vary from downright inexpensive to outrageous. Place in CT wants $650+ (not saying that price is outrageous) to do a frame but I've seen other members from other parts of the country get sandblasting and powdercoat for under $300.

also depends on who you know....mine was sandblasted and powdercoated for 4 cases of beer and a bottle of Captain.

 

[My69chev]

I had my frame sand blasted also and was going to put Por 15 on it but went and power coated it instead and I'm very happy I did. It looks great and you can touch it up with Cardenal Paint to match your color, I used a semi gloss black.

Good luck with your project.