TJ Goettner 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!!!
>
If it was me doing it, I'd try going with something rubberized and
thick, kind of like a spray in bedliner. This way it'll take a little
more abuse. If you start flexing the frame and driving over rocks and
stuff, that powdercoat is toast.
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L Above Statement Not True ^^^^^ www.omg-stfu.com
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