Chassis Coating

[56pickup]

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

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Rust & pitting in most cases

New Frames - not needed

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Ok my choice would personally be bodywork and paint. Not POR becuase it isn't baby butt smooth.

I've seen shops powder a frame then smooth out the ruff spots and then paint it.

Unless you have hours upon hours to smooth ( metal work ) a rusty frame that you are trying to make look semi-show quality Powder isn't the way to go.

?? are you from Cali by any chance

I agree 100%

[ccracin]

Just to throw this out there Marty and Bill,you can smooth with filler before powder. You just have to use the correct stuff. This works well, http://www.eastwood.com/hi-temp-lab-metal-24-oz.html
I have not used it, but a friend has and I have seen the results. Not bad at all. It can be thinned with solvent for spreadability and also smoothed with a solvent soaked cloth. This may be the route we go. Just thought you would both be interested.