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Feb 28, 2013 6:09 am
Feb 28, 2013 6:09 am
Subject: chassis painting
Just picked up my 16/80 frame from the sandblasters. There is a little bit of welding to be done (hole filling, etc) but I'm running into different opinions on painting. I'd appreciate input on:
1. powder coat or paint?
2. For either powder coat or paint, do you remove it between mating metal surfaces when you bolt on a part?
3. There is some rust pitting but I don't intend to fill them in - it seems to me that the paint would be more durable if it goes right on the metal instead of on filler. Am I wrong? I'm not doing a concours restoration.
One more thing - there are several places where holes are tapped in the top flanges to attach things like the floor, mounting plate for the bonnet latches, etc. Most of these are stripped or nearly so. Any tips on repairing these?
Alec
Just picked up my 16/80 frame from the sandblasters. There is a little bit of welding to be done (hole filling, etc) but I'm running into different opinions on painting. I'd appreciate input on:
1. powder coat or paint?
2. For either powder coat or paint, do you remove it between mating metal surfaces when you bolt on a part?
3. There is some rust pitting but I don't intend to fill them in - it seems to me that the paint would be more durable if it goes right on the metal instead of on filler. Am I wrong? I'm not doing a concours restoration.
One more thing - there are several places where holes are tapped in the top flanges to attach things like the floor, mounting plate for the bonnet latches, etc. Most of these are stripped or nearly so. Any tips on repairing these?
Alec