Hmmm... Talk about a tough decision! :)
I have talked to many people about this, since im going to do a frame off on
the 98 next summer. First of, both POR-15 and powder coating are excellent
ways to prevent rust. If you take care of the vehicle, both will protect
nicely. One advantage POR-15 has though is cost. A gallon of it runs about
$100, and can do a frame easily. If you can spray it yourself, it would be
the cheaper of the two. But I would HIGHLY recommend taking the frame to a
professional sandblaster to get it properly prepped. A friend of mine had
a frame for a 72 torino sandblasted for about $75.
On the other hand, powder coating is what some would call the next level.
It protects very nicely, and has a VERY nice & smooth finish. Its ideal for
show cars. So if you plan on making the truck a garage dweller that only
comes out for shows, I would go this route. Usually a place that powder
coats stuff will sandblast the frame too. But, before you commit to this
ask many questions to many people.....only way you'll be sure you're getting
your moneys worth!
So in a nutshell, the real question is if you want to have the frame look
nice, or have some money to put towards other aspects of the truck?
--Gary Hedlin www.garyhedlin.com 2005 Dakota SLT CC 4.7 5spd 1998 Dakota Sport RC 3.9
On 11/23/04 8:10 PM, in article 005901c4d1ca$7c3b8150$66fc9e3f@VALUED664B84C7, ""TJ Goettner"" <dakota52318@toad.net> wrote:
> > I will be getting underway with restoring the frame on my 4wd to 2wd > conversion after I finish getting the suspension seperated from it. I have > a few options so far, if you all could look over them and tell me what you > think, or add to it, it would really help me a lot!!! > > 1-Do it myself, buying most of the equip, using my dads compressor. I dont > know what to use as a paint to stop the rust and seal the frame though, > thats the biggest dilema. I was looking at something like Eastwoods "rust > encapsulator paint" or POR-15, and painting that chassis black. Also Zinc > plating all of the hardware to prevent and stop the rust. > > 2-Not sure of this one, but a place I talked to said they could spray the > frame with a Zinc Powder Coat, which would seal and protect nicely and then > powder coat the color I wanted. Frame and suspension parts for $800-900. I > just dont know enough about this to know for sure that this would stop the > rust for good, they would sand blast the frame prior to coating though. > > I need the advice of you body shop people, I just dont know enough or have > any experience in this area to make an educated decision, I want to make > sure what I do is right!!! > Thanks so much guys for the help, cant wait to get this thing done!!! > > > TJ > http://forums.atvconnection.com/Photos.cfm?ID=2972 > dakota52318@toad.net > 1992 Dakota > 318, 4X4, Long Bed > 46RH, MP Comp > Vortech SCer at 9# > Crane Ignition, Custom TB > Viper Electric Fan > DT Headers, 4350 lbs. > 13.85@99.1 Best to Date. > >
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