Frame coating?

[SCOTTYINWV]

I plan to strip and coat my frame to prevent rust.

I have already took a wire brush to the frame to remove loose material and coated with rubberized undercoating.

I want to completely renovated finish it though, i will be taking flap wheels and wire wheels and bringing the surface to a bare, clean metal before I coat. I plan to primer and then coat.


My options are...

1: truck bed liner

2: rubberized undercoating

3: chassis saver paint



Looking for experiences, tips, advice and know how. From what I understand, chassis saver is the best, but i can get undercoating and bedliner cheaper or even free in bulk cases.

And info on durability?

I'm willing to pay a little extra if the cheaper options do not hold up well and prevent frame rust. I will be completely coating the frame, body and suspension components underneath.

Any input?


I will keep my baby forever as long as the frame doesn't rot out. Anything else I can fix...

 

[SkyHighColorado]

I used rustoleum flat black enamel paint that stops rust. I sanded and wire wheeled before. I didn't use primer, its holding up well. Just thought I would share even though you want to do a better job of it!

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[dagen_1]

it's me again! lol

i used POR-15 on mine prior to getting the truck painted...

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then had to retouch some areas after the rear suspension was reworked for air ride

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this pic might be better for comparison. the frame notches, link bars, new gas tank cross member and bag pockets/brackets were done this summer, the rest of the back half were done 2 yrs ago. POR works great, but it's a challenge to put on the truck without getting on YOU.. hehe.

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[SkyHighColorado]

Oo nice, looks fancy.

 

[dagen_1]

Oo nice, looks fancy.

my very first OBS rusted in half, literally. So i've been proactive about keeping this one rust-free.. haha

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

I used rustoleum flat black enamel paint that stops rust. I sanded and wire wheeled before. I didn't use primer, its holding up well. Just thought I would share even though you want to do a better job of it!

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Looks great man! This is a feasible option also. Do you have road salt used in your area?

it's me again! lol

i used POR-15 on mine prior to getting the truck painted...

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then had to retouch some areas after the rear suspension was reworked for air ride

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this pic might be better for comparison. the frame notches, link bars, new gas tank cross member and bag pockets/brackets were done this summer, the rest of the back half were done 2 yrs ago. POR works great, but it's a challenge to put on the truck without getting on YOU.. hehe.

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I have looked at por15, it's a definite option also, since it is good for areas already starting to rust. I have a lot of surface rust to take care of, no holes though.

 

[SkyHighColorado]

Yeah por-15 is probably way better than rustoleum spray. I think gloss black look better also.

 

[dagen_1]

here's mine for reference.... a before pic.

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[SkyHighColorado]

And my before:

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[SCOTTYINWV]

here's mine for reference.... a before pic.

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How much prep did you do?