Here is how the frame started.. All dirty and rusty.





I started with a simple pressure wash, didn't do much. This stuff is stuck on good. Then I got the angle grinder out.

First, to prevent some kind of horrible tuberculosis type lung problem, I bought a mask. After this grinding process, it was unbelievable how dirty the filters got.


Here is the partially sanded frame



Then I put about 4 coats of the Rust prevent spray paint on, and it really sticks. I tested it by spraying it, letting it dry and hitting it with the angle grinder again, it stayed nice and black.






Finally I got a single can of $.96 wal-mart spray paint that was gloss black and lightly went over the satin. It has a very nice semi-gloss look.

I know powder-coating is the way to go, but I do not have $750 to sink into just the frame. It'll get it the next restoration... haha


I did notice when I was sanding on the front I beam, it has some pretty serious pitting in the iron. a good friend of ours has a spare, that was going to the scrapyard anyway. Its much better than mine. I suppose it happened from sitting in the dirt for all those years.

 

Looking really good. Nice job!

 

Here is another option for you. Better than paint but not as good as powder coating.

Chassis Black

 

looks good... I remember when you posted the pics when you first got it out of the field.

 

Keep after it. It looks good so far.