Chassis paint

[bird hunter]

Hey Oilburners,

This summer I'd like to scrape down the frame, axles, springs, etc. and paint them with the best rust-proof chassis paint I can get. My truck has seen 20 Maine winters and even though the PO did this once before, it's due again. There are 2 brands I've been looking at: POR 15 and Automotive Rust Bullet. I don't have any experience with this and would like to know if anyone could recommend either product (or a different one) and any tips.

Also, I've seen the post about spraying it all with used ATF or motor oil and then driving down dusty roads, but I'd prefer a cleaner alternative I don't really want all that gunk and grime underneath my truck.

All help is greatly appreciated!

 

[JLDickmon]

POR is EXPENSIVE.
I'm looking to basically do the same thing (running gear on our show hitch wagon) and the paint shop had another brand that was less exhorbitant.. can't remember what it was called.. but your Rust Bullet is probably similar.

DON'T get this stuff on things you don't want it on..
ever read the thread on the PSN site about the guy that Herculiner on his unit?

 

[u2slow]

Hammerite is a good product. People seem to either absolutely love or hate the finish though.

 

[dancrowley]

I have used Por 15 on my truck and although their products are a bit expensive, I think they are well worth the money.

 

[4xMike]

I don't know if it is out of your budget, but powder coating is the best option in my opinion. Otherwise look at http://www.eastwood.com/, they have a good variety or products.

Por15, Rustmort, many other products out there. Everybody has an opinion, I think most products tend to work.

Another product is called Master Series. check these two sites, http://www.masterseriesct.com/, http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/index/.

 

[freebird01]

POR and eastwood stuff works...i have first hand experience with both of those....ive heard many success storys on rust bullet too

 

[trapper]

Im going to use the rustoleum bedliner on my frame

 

[freebird01]

Im going to use the rustoleum bedliner on my frame

i would honestly rethink that....i used that stuff to just coat the top of the bed sides on a ranger i didnt care about and you could about scratch it with your fingernail.

you would be better off using rustoleum gloss black. actually anything textured is not a good idea on the underside of anything. it tends to collect dirt and not allow it to come off easily. where as a gloss type finish will allow stuff to wash off easily.

 

[dancrowley]

I used Rustoleum paint before and have not had very good results with it, so i would not recommend using it.