coating frame??

[1992-6.9]

I have a LOT of extra asphalt coating sitting around, can't remember what from But anyways, I was wondering if i could re-coat my truck's frame with that stuff. what do they use from the factory? It has a light, and i mean light coat of surface rust on it. Can i just spray over that junk?? Thanks! P.S. Anyone know of a cheap but good way to bend metal tubing? I and making a grille guard but can't afford the pro's tubing bender....

 

[dbarilow]

You just need to activate the Ford undercarriage lubrication system!!!!1 It will keep you rust free and cycle bad old oil out and you can top off with new

 

[1992-6.9]

And how would I go abouts doing that? Can't seem to find the darnded activation switch. I already got the front one activated, courtesy of my oil leak. Taken care of though.

 

[Whit]

POR 15 is the stuff to use

http://www.stoprust.net/POR15_Info/POR15_Paints.htm

 

[93turbo_animal]

are you wanting to bend pipe or tubing it makes a difference you can get a pipe bender for up to 2" for around $70-$80

 

[1992-6.9]

I want to bend round tubing or pipe. whatever is easier to bend and work with. As for the POR-15 what is the coverage?? I assume I wouldn't need to topcoat as the frame is below where the sun hits... What can i use to get theold asphalt coating or whatever it is off the frame?

 

[Classicfordguy]

Harbor freight has 12 and 14 ton benders that say they can handle up to 3" pipe for around $90. I have the 12 ton bender and so far it has worked well for tubing and exhaust.

-Rob

 

[93turbo_animal]

I have the 16 ton bender that will bend up to 3" pipe most prices are $169 for the 16 ton I haven't bent any tube in it yet they say they won't bend tube cause it tends to smash it

 

[1992-6.9]

Trying to bend to thin of wall tubing would cause collapsing?? Or just in general... I need some tight radius bends... How do i get rid of old tar coating on the frame...there is still some on the inner rails... I will order some of that POR-15 stuff...as soon as i repaint the truck... Looks pretty bad....

 

[sassyrel]

so guys--know how to keep the tubing from smashing--fill it full of fine sand--and cap the ends loosely--try it---

 

[93turbo_animal]

yes its cause of the thin wall and the style of the bender it bends the pipe by pushing in the middle between 2 rollers if you have tight radius bends you will need a tubing bender these pipe benders have a max of 90 degs