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TP from Cntl PA · 09-09-2006, 05:01 PM

We've been using a Latex frame black that I get from the guys I work for part time that runs a small truck fleet............If it holds up on Peterbilts running in the salt/road dirt/mud it definitely works for us.

68GenIII · 09-09-2006, 10:49 PM

Heres a little real world experience. This guy used it on the exhaust..............................of his turbo car!!!
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572695

classicchev · 09-10-2006, 12:44 PM

I have done a few frames now, everyting except powder. The lastest was Zero rust $150.00 to blaast the frame myself and 1 gallon at 85.00 . Out of the epoxy, Tremclad, I would say it was the easiest to work with. Great to spray, dries quick, useds multiple coats, and a flat to semi gloss. I had sandblasted the frame, the used Zero Rust direct to metal. The nice thing about it is when I reassembled the NEXT DAY, the few scratches that did occur from the tranny crossmember or the front crossmember DID NOT go to the bare metal. It has been a week since I sprayed, and it is gettin tougher as time goes on.

This is on my work truck, so time will tell how long it will last.

Another thing to remember, I am doing custom exhaust, put the headers on withn the dead soft aluminium gaskets, and quess what happens? The headers hit the frame on both sides. With a painted frame, no big deal, BUT with a coated frame i would of got different headers instead of trimming the frame rails.

Coating is very nice, just preassemble EVERYTHING, and dont use it as a daily driver.

JMHO, Darren

09-09-2006, 05:01 PM	#51
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Powder coat frame or por 15 it? We've been using a Latex frame black that I get from the guys I work for part time that runs a small truck fleet............If it holds up on Peterbilts running in the salt/road dirt/mud it definitely works for us. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

09-09-2006, 10:49 PM	#52
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: Powder coat frame or por 15 it? Heres a little real world experience. This guy used it on the exhaust..............................of his turbo car!!! http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572695 __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

09-10-2006, 12:44 PM	#53
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Powder coat frame or por 15 it? I have done a few frames now, everyting except powder. The lastest was Zero rust $150.00 to blaast the frame myself and 1 gallon at 85.00 . Out of the epoxy, Tremclad, I would say it was the easiest to work with. Great to spray, dries quick, useds multiple coats, and a flat to semi gloss. I had sandblasted the frame, the used Zero Rust direct to metal. The nice thing about it is when I reassembled the NEXT DAY, the few scratches that did occur from the tranny crossmember or the front crossmember DID NOT go to the bare metal. It has been a week since I sprayed, and it is gettin tougher as time goes on. This is on my work truck, so time will tell how long it will last. Another thing to remember, I am doing custom exhaust, put the headers on withn the dead soft aluminium gaskets, and quess what happens? The headers hit the frame on both sides. With a painted frame, no big deal, BUT with a coated frame i would of got different headers instead of trimming the frame rails. Coating is very nice, just preassemble EVERYTHING, and dont use it as a daily driver. JMHO, Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter



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