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Frame Paint

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by beeser, Dec 2, 2005.

  1. Dec 2, 2005
    beeser

    beeser Member

    Arizona
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    I just finished painting a front bumper with some satin black rattle can paint (X-O Rust) from True Value Hardware and the finish is very close to what I remember the CJ frames to be in the late 60s. The black is not glossy or too flat.
     
    beeser, Dec 2, 2005
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  2. Dec 5, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    I use Chassis Black from the local auto paint wholesaler. $22/gal, ready-to-spray. I transfer about a half pint at a time to a small sealable can. I brush it on anything that needs to be black. Dries quick, easy touch up, pretty tough, doesn't fade much. I'm about 2 pints into my second gallon in 10 yrs, which included painting a frame, numerous bumpers, a roll cage, and dozens of small items :)
     
    lynn, Dec 5, 2005
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  3. Dec 5, 2005
    beeser

    beeser Member

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    Is it the same not too shiny or flat?
     
    beeser, Dec 5, 2005
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  4. Dec 5, 2005
    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    I'd call it a satin finish... maybe a bit shiny, definitely neither flat nor gloss...
    There are some pics in this thread.
    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22565
    The angle stock under the latch was painted about an hour before the pic with chassis black. The roll bar was painted in '96 or so, the ubolt/muffler clamp that holds my seat belt retractor to the roll bar was painted with the same stuff last year.
    Any other pics of my front or rear bumper you may have seen, or the roll cage, is the same stuff.
    I know Eastwood has a Chassis black, probably the same stuff. I think mine was made by Tec Star or some such, I can't find anything on the net, ; I prolly don't recall the brand name correctly...

    OK, I called the place where I got it :)
    the place is called BAPS
    1-800-862-BAPS
    You can call them for more details, UV resistance, etc.
    The paint is a PPG type, ALK-200, it's a special formula that they custom mix. Cost is $21.84 per gallon, shippable by UPS.
    They'd be happy to ship a gallon to you ;) :D
    Not sure what the shipping charges would be...
    Hope this gives you enough info to continue your search Steve.
    Good Luck!!
     
    lynn, Dec 5, 2005
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  5. Dec 17, 2005
    Makngtrax

    Makngtrax New Member

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    Hi,

    I saw this discussion a whlie back on one of the other forums around, 2A maybe, Anyway, it was sugjested to use the black from a Case tractor dealer. Supposed to be really tough and the right shade.


    R) J.R.
     
    Makngtrax, Dec 17, 2005
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  6. Dec 18, 2005
    jeep68v6

    jeep68v6 Member

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    I used the Eastwood Rust Encapsulator as a primer and Eastwood Chassis Black for top coat. Expensive, but worth it.
     
    jeep68v6, Dec 18, 2005
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  7. Dec 18, 2005
    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    X2, so far it looks good and is holding up great.
     
    Mcruff, Dec 18, 2005
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  8. Dec 19, 2005
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    I thought somebody here (Boyink?) has a trailer whose frame was painted with Eastwood Chassis Black, and it's turned chalky on the tongue where it's exposed to the sun? Is I mistooken?
     
    Rondog, Dec 19, 2005
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  9. Dec 19, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Half right. The paint that's oxidizing is the POR chassis black though.
     
    Boyink, Dec 19, 2005
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  10. Dec 19, 2005
    Gump

    Gump Old Timer

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    X3. That Chassis Black is a really hard epoxy paint. I thought the "80% goss" was just right.
     
    Gump, Dec 19, 2005
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  11. Feb 2, 2006
    ImACarGuyToo

    ImACarGuyToo New Member

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    So lynn this paint your talkin about can be brushed on with a paint brush? No need for hardner or anything?
     
    ImACarGuyToo, Feb 2, 2006
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  12. Feb 2, 2006
    Aaron

    Aaron Got Primer?

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    For my GMC i just wire brushed the loose rust off and used some rustoleum rusty metal primer and rustoleum gloss black
     
    Aaron, Feb 2, 2006
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