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Feb 28, 2013 5:09 am
alecrb Offline
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Registered since: Dec 05, 2007
Location: Vancouver, Canada


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


Alec Rivers-Bowerman
 

Feb 28, 2013 10:17 am
roadmap Offline
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Registered since: Oct 22, 2012
Location: UK


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Prepare then powder coat.

Its so satisfying and you have gone to the bother of stripping down so go for it. You wont regret it.


Stewart
 

Feb 28, 2013 11:34 am
bruffsup Offline
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Registered since: Aug 08, 2010
Location: Canada


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Personally I hate the look of powder coating . Just paint it, drive it, have fun and let it acquire patina. It will outlast you. Then again if you want to "hob nob" with the Pebble Beach crowd powder coat everything!
Barry Brown
Barry Brown
Bedford Mills Ontario Canada
 

Feb 28, 2013 12:46 pm
Colin M34 Offline
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Registered since: Dec 01, 2007
Location: Suffolk, UK


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Hi Folks,

Here are my thoughts. I don't think powder coating is the right thing for large bits. Small bits are fine, but for the chassis, I suggest you use a good quality industrial paint such as "Dacrylate." It is specifically formulated for painting machinery and is very durable. On no account use "Hammerite!"

I like to powder coat things like shock absorber arms and running board brackets.

IMHO, the effort in re-threading tapped holes in the chassis is well spent. I suggest drilling out the holes and using hank bushes which can be peened over and give a decent depth of thread. You can always use metric ones and re-tap them 5/16th BSF.

Enjoy building up your chassis.

Colin M34
 

Feb 28, 2013 3:27 pm
h14 Offline
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Registered since: Nov 30, 2008
Location: Chalandray, France


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Hi Colin,
I bought a tin of black Hammerite for painting parts, only to leave it behind when we moved to France. So I got a friend visiting the UK to buy another tin for me.

So...what's the problem with this product?

Laurence
 

Feb 28, 2013 4:27 pm
DavidLG45 Offline
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Registered since: Dec 05, 2007
Location: -


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Hi Laurence,

Hammerite is brittle. Chips easily.

David
 

Feb 28, 2013 6:44 pm
h14 Offline
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Registered since: Nov 30, 2008
Location: Chalandray, France


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Thanks David, wish I'd known before, but at least plenty of non-car items I can use it on here.

Laurence
 

Feb 28, 2013 7:19 pm
DavidLG45 Offline
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Registered since: Dec 05, 2007
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Subject: Re: chassis painting
Hi Laurence,

Have a look at the Frost website. They do various chassis paints. http://www.frost.co.uk
Do follow the instruction otherwise things can go wrong. They have instructions for most of the products in pdf format.

David
 

Feb 28, 2013 8:04 pm
roadmap Offline
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Registered since: Oct 22, 2012
Location: UK


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Tried a few options over the years with mixed results but always pleased with powder coating.
Stewart
 

Mar 01, 2013 3:42 am
alecrb Offline
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Registered since: Dec 05, 2007
Location: Vancouver, Canada


Subject: Re: chassis painting
Thanks for all the feedback. Maybe I'll flip a coin... I'm leaning towards powder coating, just because the frame is completely stripped down (perfect opportunity) and I hear it's a bit more durable.
Alec Rivers-Bowerman
 

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