RE: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end?
That is what I came up against with my Moser. IMO it should had been powder coated for the money, or at least an option (maybe it was, but it wasn't an option give to me and I failed to think about it until I opened the crate). I asked around and found that the heat would be to much onthe internals. Ron My '66 http://myweb.cableone.net/cutter169/ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 8:25 PMTo: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? One thing to note... if you go the powder coat way you have to give them a bare housing... the bushings and insides will never take the heat. If it's already together... paint is the only way. I have to do the same to my rear... i plan to primer it and then paint it a gloss black can get the paint from a local store... or eastwood. I like the idea about using the cherry picker I was going to paint it on stands... always end up scratching off some new paint... Good luck!! Donnie
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According to the body shop owner where my car is in paint shop jail you can top coat it with epoxy primer. I would recommend that you sand it some first to rough it up. They recommend their tie-coat-primer but I have noticed some blistering when it is used before acrylic enamel but it may not have been primed first with primer sealer before the top coat was applied, (another paint shop jail story). The instructions on the can say to let it dry before top coating it in order to let it cure, if I remember correctly. I topcoated it with primer before it cured and the POR15 blistered thru the primer, (then I read the instructions). Call them and ask about epoxy primer, I think that's your best bet. Bob From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/09/23 Fri PM 10:40:13 EDT To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? Any top coat on top of the POR-15?? Donnie
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I agree, the epoxy primer is a good product. However, what I am reading is that some folks want a gloss or painted surface. I have had good sucess with a paint gun and quality automotive enamel. I did a motor and it lasted very good. The point of this is that using a 20$ binks replica siphon cup gun and some quality enamel will produce lasting durable finish that can hold up to the dirt, salts and moisture. It never rains here in Texas. Well, unless there is a Huricane in the area, so I don't have to worry bout such things. mike --- Bob Haggard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to the body shop owner where my car is in paint shop jail you can top coat it with epoxy primer. I would recommend that you sand it some first to rough it up. They recommend their tie-coat-primer but I have noticed some blistering when it is used before acrylic enamel but it may not have been primed first with primer sealer before the top coat was applied, (another paint shop jail story). The instructions on the can say to let it dry before top coating it in order to let it cure, if I remember correctly. I topcoated it with primer before it cured and the POR15 blistered thru the primer, (then I read the instructions). Call them and ask about epoxy primer, I think that's your best bet. Bob From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/09/23 Fri PM 10:40:13 EDT To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? Any top coat on top of the POR-15?? Donnie __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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I'M NOT SURE THAT por15 WOULD BE THE BEST answer for new clean metal. As I recall it adhears best to a slightly rusted surface. There may be a prep available to age the metal though. Also read carefully the prep instructions health warnings at www.por15.com . Its good stuff but can be dangerous. I used it also am happy with the result. On 9/22/05, D.R. Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Definitely go with POR-15D.R. JonesGraham Wooden wrote: Yes yes!I second that -graham On 9/22/05 6:20 AM, Dan McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:POR-15 is very nice and shiny, and really durable. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message -From:[EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:25PMSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paintfor rear end?One thing to note... if you go the powder coat way you have to givethem a bare housing... the bushings and insides will never take theheat.Ifit's already together... paint is the only way.I have todo the same to myrear... i plan to primer it and then paint it a glossblack can get the paint from a local store... or eastwood.I like the idea about using the cherry picker I was going to paintiton stands... always end up scratching off some new paint... Good luck!!Donnie -- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
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In a message dated 9/23/05 2:18:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I used POR-15 on my 12bolt Looks freaking good!-graham I did as well. I used a wire wheel to get the crust and rust off the housing, then Simple Green to get rid of any left over grease and gunk. Blew off with compressed air and painted the housing with the POR-15. Looks awesome. -Kurt EhrhardtACES 1280, TC Gold 26366 SuperSport, 66 MalibuEnfield, CT
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Any top coat on top of the POR-15?? Donnie
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You can top coat it. There is a specific procedure to follow. For specifics on the proceduresee the POR web site www.por15.com . But as I recall, you coat it, let it cure for a while, then before it cures hard ( still slightly tacky) apply the top coat. On 9/23/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any top coat on top of the POR-15?? Donnie-- Rick Schaefer72 TPI El Camino
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POR-15 is very nice and shiny, and really durable. Dan McIntosh1960 Impala Sport CoupeStreet Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? One thing to note... if you go the powder coat way you have to give them a bare housing... the bushings and insides will never take the heat. If it's already together... paint is the only way. I have to do the same to my rear... i plan to primer it and then paint it a gloss black can get the paint from a local store... or eastwood. I like the idea about using the cherry picker I was going to paint it on stands... always end up scratching off some new paint... Good luck!! Donnie
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Hi, You can take a gloss acrylic enamel and add a flattening agent to dull the finish. It is a bit trail and error but can be made what ever you want, plus add a hardener for durability and faster drying. As for primer you can go DuPont Vari-Prime over bare metal followed by an epoxy and finally the enamel top coat. Or an Imron type of poly urethane if you want to spend big bucks. Gene - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? the only problem with epoxy primer (witch i truly belive in ) is it chalks out after a year or more but if you coat it afterwards with a good hardened semi gloss paint it will hold up forever i did this to my control arms five or six years ago and it is like new still on a practically daily driver
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Title: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? I used POR-15 on my 12bolt Looks freaking good! -graham On 9/21/05 7:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all.. Just recieved a new rear end and now am trying to figure out what the best way to paint it would be..any suggestions would be appreciated..I can't believe for how much it costs it wouldn't come gold plated..haha..thanks, tom p
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Title: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? Yes yes! I second that -graham On 9/22/05 6:20 AM, Dan McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: POR-15 is very nice and shiny, and really durable. Dan McIntosh 1960 Impala Sport Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? One thing to note... if you go the powder coat way you have to give them a bare housing... the bushings and insides will never take the heat. If it's already together... paint is the only way. I have to do the same to my rear... i plan to primer it and then paint it a gloss black can get the paint from a local store... or eastwood. I like the idea about using the cherry picker I was going to paint it on stands... always end up scratching off some new paint... Good luck!! Donnie
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Definitely go with POR-15 D.R. Jones Graham Wooden wrote: Yes yes! I second that -graham On 9/22/05 6:20 AM, Dan McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: POR-15 is very nice and shiny, and really durable. Dan McIntosh 1960 Impala Sport Coupe Street Metal Fabrications http://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:25 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end? One thing to note... if you go the powder coat way you have to give them a bare housing... the bushings and insides will never take the heat. If it's already together... paint is the only way. I have to do the same to my rear... i plan to primer it and then paint it a gloss black can get the paint from a local store... or eastwood. I like the idea about using the cherry picker I was going to paint it on stands... always end up scratching off some new paint... Good luck!! Donnie
[Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end?
Hi all.. Just recieved a new rear end and now am trying to figure out what the best way to paint it would be..any suggestions would be appreciated..I can't believe for how much it costs it wouldn't come gold plated..haha..thanks, tom p
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I took mine, and ran some heavy wire, in my case brazing wire and ran throuth the top loops. Then kook it in the middle with an engine houst and mask everything else off. mike --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all.. Just recieved a new rear end and now am trying to figure out what the best way to paint it would be..any suggestions would be appreciated..I can't believe for how much it costs it wouldn't come gold plated..haha..thanks, tom p __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Thanks for the info..one more question?? what paint did you use? I hope this isn't too dumb.. but would you powder coat it and paint it or just paint it? thanks, tom
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I had my Fab 9 rear powdercoated and it still looks great two years later. You can see a photo of it by clicking on the link in my signature. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the info..one more question?? what paint did you use? I hope this isn't too dumb.. but would you powder coat it and paint it or just paint it? thanks, tom
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Thanks Clint..sorry to ask so many dumb questions..that looks great! Is it more of a process than painting it black? tom
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Powdercoating is much tougher than paint. Seems like I paid around $275 for everything. Clint HooperHH Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourer2001 H-D FLHR custom baggerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Clint..sorry to ask so many dumb questions..that looks great! Is it more of a process than painting it black? tom
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I used a Catalyzed Epoxy Primer from Auto paint supply store. In my case, I want the semi-gloss look that was produced by the factory when they used to use lacquer paint or primer under the car but it was poorly done and often did little to stop rust. This enamel product uses a hardener and makes a nice finish. regards mike --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the info..one more question?? what paint did you use? I hope this isn't too dumb.. but would you powder coat it and paint it or just paint it? thanks, tom __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com
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the only problem with epoxy primer (witch i truly belive in ) is it chalks out after a year or more but if you coat it afterwards with a good hardened semi gloss paint it will hold up forever i did this to my control arms five or six years ago and it is like new still on a practically daily driver
Re: [Chevelle-list] what paint for rear end?
One thing to note... if you go the powder coat way you have to give them a bare housing... the bushings and insides will never take the heat. If it's already together... paint is the only way. I have to do the same to my rear... i plan to primer it and then paint it a gloss black can get the paint from a local store... or eastwood. I like the idea about using the cherry picker I was going to paint it on stands... always end up scratching off some new paint... Good luck!! Donnie
