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Title: I was framed!
Post by: steveofrost on April 30, 2006, 07:26:34 AM

About to sandblast a frame. Anyone have any suggestions on primer and paint for after? I recall a post waaay back, but I can't find it. Also, any suggestions on weld points when I box the frame? Many thanks!

steveo

p.s. its the 'new' sammy frame

Title: Re: I was framed!
Post by: Quaddawg on April 30, 2006, 09:39:59 AM

POR15

or

Chassis Saver


or

Wurth Rust products..


I personally recommend the Chassis Saver  Silver undercoat, with semi gloss top coat.. you will NEVER have rust problems.. NEVER...

Here is a link for Chassis Saver
http://www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp

Title: Re: I was framed!
Post by: AJMBLAZER on April 30, 2006, 05:01:50 PM

What did you use on your truck Quaddawg?  How's it holding up?

Title: Re: I was framed!
Post by: Zukipilot on May 01, 2006, 04:34:15 AM

POR15 is bullett proof if you properly apply it  ;) But a little $$$$$

Zig

Title: Re: I was framed!
Post by: Quaddawg on May 01, 2006, 01:14:51 PM

I used Chassis Saver by Magnet paints.. It is holding up just fine.. at the same time, I used the leftover on my trailer and it STOPPED active rust, with NO pretreatment or cleaning.. (not recommended)

I have some more spots to do, but the ones I did a few months ago don't show any sign of rust starting back up..

as a preventative treatment for a NON-rusted frame/chassis componants,  EITHER product will do you just fine.

READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS on whatever you decide to use.

I used to use POR-15, and it is GREAT..... but..........  I like Chassis Saver better... I have read a LOT of reviews of the two, and it seems that everyone prefers Chassis Saver..


BUT... POR-15 is a wonderful product... they cost about the same.

The reason I switched was really just an accident.  I ran out of POR-15 and didn't have time to order any, and noone carries it around here.. mail order only.. there is a local paint supply that carries Chassis Saver, and it came highly recommended by the owner of the paint store... SO... I tried it, and never looked back..

You can't go wrong with either... OR the Wurth product.. all three are VERY similar..

Title: Re: I was framed!
Post by: takai on May 01, 2006, 03:28:11 PM

I have been considering undercoating my Sami before it gets infected by the rust virus. How hard is it to apply whilst the body is still on?

Title: Re: I was framed!
Post by: AJMBLAZER on May 01, 2006, 03:37:39 PM

About as hard as it would be to clean the undersides well and then painting the undersides with a brush (or gun if you have the equipment).

I've been using POR15 until now and haven't had 100% luck with it.  In some places it's held up fine but in others I have had reservations.  Some of it has shrunk at the ends, a problem with POR15 that I've heard about before.  The shrinkage often leads to the edges peeling up and well, I only wanted to do this once...you know?

Now I have this stuff called Rust Encapsulator from Eastwood Products.  I heard a few car/autobody guys recommend it on the radio and did some research and it got favorable reviews.  What got me was one where the author did a test on a hood vs POR15 and guess what...the POR15 section shrank and the Rust Encapsulator didn't.  That said I haven't used it yet so personal reviews are nil.  I'll be using it this summer and will let you guys know. 8)