Chassis Coating

[wmhjr]

Normal paint. On semi-gloss black powdercoated paint, just semi-gloss duplicolor worked perfectly. First touch up 2 years ago. Still perfect today.

Again, if it's a Ridler ISCA indoor show car then it's a different story. However if it's anything else, and in particular if it's one of the "normal" chassis colors (like gloss, semi-gloss or flat black, or silver) then I still scratch my head every time somebody says you can't touch up powdercoating. Heck, I've been touching it up on other stuff for at least 10 years. I don't get it.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by wmhjr

Normal paint. On semi-gloss black powdercoated paint, just semi-gloss duplicolor worked perfectly. First touch up 2 years ago. Still perfect today.

Again, if it's a Ridler ISCA indoor show car then it's a different story. However if it's anything else, and in particular if it's one of the "normal" chassis colors (like gloss, semi-gloss or flat black, or silver) then I still scratch my head every time somebody says you can't touch up powdercoating. Heck, I've been touching it up on other stuff for at least 10 years. I don't get it.

Yea, but your dealing with a RACE car, not a normal street car!

[wmhjr]

It's a pretty shiny race car, though

[syborg tt]

Here are my thoughts

Chassis - POR or Paint
Why: Most frames need a little body work and you can't powder it once it's body worked.

Anything that bolts to the chassis - Powder

[wmhjr]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Here are my thoughts

Chassis - POR or Paint
Why: Most frames need a little body work and you can't powder it once it's body worked.

Anything that bolts to the chassis - Powder

I don't understand what you're saying. What do you mean by "most frames need a little body work"? Assuming that the frame is off the body to start with (otherwise powder isn't even an option). Or is it that you still believe for some reason that you can't touch up a powder coated frame if you need to modify it? Just trying to understand the logic here.

[syborg tt]

Originally Posted by wmhjr

I don't understand what you're saying. What do you mean by "most frames need a little body work"? Assuming that the frame is off the body to start with (otherwise powder isn't even an option). Or is it that you still believe for some reason that you can't touch up a powder coated frame if you need to modify it? Just trying to understand the logic here.

Rust & pitting in most cases

New Frames - not needed

[wmhjr]

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Rust & pitting in most cases

New Frames - not needed

OK, so exactly what is different about elimination of rust and/or pitting that makes powder undesirable? If you are prepping the frame to begin with (dipping, blasting, etc) then what's the difference? Let's face it, if you're using POR, then you're not going for a super smooth attractive finish. I'm still not understanding what you're saying.

[214Chevy]

I have a question that is slightly off topic. First, let me say I prefer powdercoat myself. I too, will powdercoat everything I can...i.e., frame, control arms, brackets, rear end, etc. Now, the question I have is...other than powder, paint and POR, what in the hell is the "other" option that some of the guys are voting for? Didn't know there was anything else you could do other than the three aforementioned choices.

[out2kayak]

For other, I was thinking some sort of plating (chrome, nickle, etc.), aluminizing, or some other similar process.

As well, I suppose you could wrap it in Kevlar.

Bottom-line is that you are only limited by your imagination and pocket book.

[Nikwho]

My plan is to prime the frame with epoxy primer after cleaning to bare metal then spray with the Eastwood 2k Ceramic Chassis Black. I am going to use gloss black. All components like rear axle and suspension arms, a-arms, spindles, steering components, tranny cross member etc. are getting powder coated.