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May 17, 2007 | 01:25 PM

charter

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From: Newport PA

Refinishing a frame

I am having my frame sand blasted on Monday and would like some opinions on what primer and paint to use for the best look and weather resistance. The color will be red. Napa has industrial paint and primer (International red) for farm equipment, this was one idea put out there. Its an enamel. I do not have a garage to park the truck in, so I want to do this right .

May 17, 2007 | 02:56 PM

Hyperactive460

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From: Ilion Herkimer

have you thaught about having it rhino lined?i'm haveing mine ziebarted afyer sadblasting. hopefully by summer. btw,how much did it cost you for blasting?

May 17, 2007 | 03:24 PM

BigGrizz76

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From: Colorful Colorado

or you could get the frame powder coated ...that makes it look sweet and it is very durable!

May 17, 2007 | 07:58 PM

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Powdercoating will probably be the most durable way to go, but using a liner works well too. It really comes down to what you want for the finish.

May 17, 2007 | 08:27 PM

dirtjumper01

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I would get it sprayed with a spray on bedliner

May 18, 2007 | 07:17 PM

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I brushed on rustoleum red metal primer and satin black. It is holding up well, but I don't live in the rust belt either.

May 19, 2007 | 12:45 AM

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I've used epoxy primer on alot of our farm equipment, it's much better than the cheaper primer. It is more hazzardous to your health, though. If you're doing the painting yourself without a booth, primer and bedliner does well, too. I did my 84 Bronco frame with Dupli-Color on top of Rusto-leum, but did not remove the body or have the frame sandblasted. Wishing now that I did, it would only have cost about $200 from a local blaster.

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May 23, 2007 | 07:21 AM

teds74ford

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Yeah, I used to live in western NY state. The only thing I miss about there is the 2 weeks of summer. It sure was nice while it lasted

May 31, 2007 | 09:11 PM

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charter

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I decided on KBS Coatings "oxide red". I will update my opinion on the product in a few months. www.kbs-coatings.com . Thanx for all the ideas.

Jun 9, 2007 | 11:44 PM

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Check out bucks77ford . Look at his frame it is schweeeet! I don't remember what he used but it might say it in his gallery, or shoot him a PM. He gave me some tips and info, cool guy.