I'm looking for a chassis paint for an off topic project, but i want it to be the best of the best. I have used a lot of products in the past that I have been disappointed with, and didn't hold up very long. I know powder coat would be the best choice but the chassis is going to get body worked so that is out of the question. I'm looking for satin or chassis black that can be sprayed. Any suggestion, or any products to stay away from?
Rustoleum black that I got at hardware / Lowes - cut it with 10% mineral spirits - sprays great - used it on my '38 chevy twuck and '30 A frames - no complaints
Rustoleum works fine for that. There is a regular chassis paint that is used on most OT cars from factory. Kind of thick rubbery. If you are doing something that needs to be correct.
I'll check out the SPI as I'd like to use a higher quality product. It doesn't need to look factory correct just a nice smooth satin black.
Give my pal Tammy a call, I've been using her products a while now and never been let down. Big name quality, hole in the wall pricing https://www.tamcopaint.com/chassis-black-4-1-single-stage/p2038
Check out PPG Delfleet Essential. I have used is numerous times in automotive and motorcycle chassis application. Flows out great and is highly durable. It is high gloss but I would assume it could be used with the PPG SLV4985 flattener to get the desired gloss level.
Up here we have Tremxlad which Ithi k is the same as Rustoleum. 75% flat and 25% gloss will give exactly what you want. How the right look and very durable.
I have used hirsch engine paint several times, just ordered a quart of chassis paint sprayed my banjo rear end with fair results. Thing that Erks me is hirsch bends you over on there shipping.
Yes, both engine and frame paint. Rocket is correct however, their shipping costs are higher than they should be. - EM
From my experience with paint, I’d go with a flat paint Rusto works great. Prep the surface with mineral spirits cut with thinner. Use a clear coat for desired gloss level. Could probably get away just using rattle cans for the clear. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You need the toughest paint you can get for a chassis. First choice would be Imron. Second, Master Series or POR-15 Chassis black (the topcoat stuff, NOT the rust encapsulator)
You didn't say what your doing to the frame before painting. Sandblast???? Chemical dip???? Sanding rough spots only????? What you paint over makes a huge difference.
depends on desired result a driver thats going to be wire brushed/loose rust scuffed.......use the rustoleum/tractor supply stuff if its getting blasted, PPG has an industrial epoxy and a semigloss that looks great and doesnt hurt the wallet
Hey, you guys stick Chevy motors in your fords, might as well make 'em feel at home! Seriously, this is great stuff and the matte finish is perfect.
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