[tripower]

There is a shop nearby that will sandblast and powdercoat frames for $300. Not a bad deal at all, but how does a rusty frame that is blasted, then powdercoated turn out? Is pitting typically filled in with the powdercoating? Or is blasting/primer/filler/painting the only way to go to get a frame to look like new? Anyone with experience with this? thanks!!

[Dr.Corvette]

The pitting will remain. If you want to powder paint you can fill the pits with JB Weld. It will survive the baking process.

[GoatDr]

Eastwood sells a filler made for powder coating.

http://www.eastwood.com/hi-temp-lab-metal-24-oz.html

[paint guy]

Tripower, please do a search on here for the pros and cons of both powder and priming/painting before you decide. Much info has been posted here in the past that will help you with your decision.

[hobi]

Originally Posted by tripower

There is a shop nearby that will sandblast and powdercoat frames for $300. Not a bad deal at all, but how does a rusty frame that is blasted, then powdercoated turn out? Is pitting typically filled in with the powdercoating? Or is blasting/primer/filler/painting the only way to go to get a frame to look like new? Anyone with experience with this? thanks!!

I DID A 1965 GTO CHASSIS CONVERTIBLE FROM FLORIDA 5 YEARS AGO PITTED REAL BAD I SENT TO POWDER ASKED IF I PAID MORE WOULD THEY POWDER A FEW TIMES NO PROBLEM SO THEY SENT IT THROUGH THEIR PROCESS THREE TIMES WHEN I PICKED IT UP I WAS AMAZED I THEN SANDED DOWN THE POWDER FIXED A FEW AREAS WITH FILLER AND HIGH BUILD PRIMER AND GUN FINISHED IT AND IT LOOKED BETTER THAN NEW STILL ALOT OF WORK BUT LESS WORK THAN IF I JUST BLASTED AND DID BODYWORK IN MY OPINION. IF YOU LIKE PM ME AND I WILL WALK YOU THROUGH EXACTLY WHAT I DID REGARDS HOBI

[arcitech]

Originally Posted by tripower

There is a shop nearby that will sandblast and powdercoat frames for $300. Not a bad deal at all, but how does a rusty frame that is blasted, then powdercoated turn out? Is pitting typically filled in with the powdercoating? Or is blasting/primer/filler/painting the only way to go to get a frame to look like new? Anyone with experience with this? thanks!!

Here is a pic of my frame, the pitting is not pretty, but I'm not doing a concours resto, so it doesn't bother me. The frame was blasted and then coated at the same time all the other parts were, so I don't have the price, but it was cheaper and faster than paint, and you can still fill and paint over if you need to. I'm happy for now.

[lugnutx2]

I've done a lot of research on here and other websites and have decided to use Rustoleum's professional Grade paint on my 65's chassis, I believe it''ll be fine. I've used standard Rustoleum on everything around here that sit'e outside year round and it still looks good a lot of years later.

[jetallman]

Originally Posted by lugnutx2

I've done a lot of research on here and other websites and have decided to use Rustoleum's professional Grade paint on my 65's chassis, I believe it''ll be fine. I've used standard Rustoleum on everything around here that sit'e outside year round and it still looks good a lot of years later.

I've used the prof. Grade with good results

[lugnutx2]

I actually picked up a gallon today at Menards, going to paint the frame soon. My car is custom, so I went with gloss black.

[Big Injun]

I used a foam roller and put on 3 coats of the Rustoleum professional and it turned out great.

[dataway]

+1 on the Rustoleum. I mix half and half gloss and flat, you can adjust the ratio to suit your desired "gloss". I usually put in some Velspar hardener, dries tough as nails, very, very durable. Will easily last longer than the OEM frame paint.

JohnnyB

[hectore3]

Paid about $500 dollars to blast my frame. So you have a good deal going. Finished mine up with the entire POR-15 paint system.



sitting out in the sun early in the fall to dry.





The best close up shots I have. Good luck on your project.

[sts]

I want to keep mine as is, but if i painted it, I would go this route.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qf1Z72Vj-iM