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Question from FTE member in the 61-66 forum, I can not recall what the topic when a member suggested the author apply a coat of POR 15 when the frame was prepped, a few other members concurred. Rather than go with POR 15 I thought I would go with 2-3 coats of epoxy paint and interested in other members' opinions?
My 65 F100 has some heavy surface rust and road grime and debris, I pressure washed with degreaser and awaiting the arrival of a siphon blaster kit.
A lot has to do with what you are looking for an out come and how the truck will be used.
I built my 81 F100 flare side, cab off frame rebuild, it was going to be a driver, got almost 4000 miles since Nov 2019.
Anyway I degreased it, used a hand wire brush and the rust areas, then used an acid that kills rust on the full frame.
I rinsed it with water a few days later and when dry I used Tractor Supply Co. black oil base with hardener and sprayed it on.
Used it on all the suspension parts and the bottom of the bed floor.
So far so good and I drive it, pouring rain on the way home from work at 6am this morning.
And it is under this
Dave ----
I am having a debate with myself whether to go with the kit or purchase a can of oil-based paint although since the project consists of the frame and suspension perhaps I should look at a system that has some give/flexible. Dave G, if I understand correctly you applied the oil base to the entire chassis and did not have an issue with the paint peeling.
i use pressure washer on frame to get it clean. then when dry give it one or two coats of ospho to convert the rust.
when properly treated, it will be a matte black color.
i then prime with rustoleum industrial red oxide primer cut 60% primer 40% acetone and spray on two good applications to give total coverage.
let primer dry, then use rustolium industrial semi gloss black cut the same 60% paint 40% acetone and apply two good coats.
the frame on the 88 diesel was done in 05 and still looks like it was just done yesterday.
I am having a debate with myself whether to go with the kit or purchase a can of oil-based paint although since the project consists of the frame and suspension perhaps I should look at a system that has some give/flexible. Dave G, if I understand correctly you applied the oil base to the entire chassis and did not have an issue with the paint peeling.
Again I thank U all!
Sorry to get back so late, yep frame & suspension got about 4000 miles on it since Nov 2019
Originally Posted by tjc transport
i use pressure washer on frame to get it clean. then when dry give it one or two coats of ospho to convert the rust.
when properly treated, it will be a matte black color.
i then prime with rustoleum industrial red oxide primer cut 60% primer 40% acetone and spray on two good applications to give total coverage.
let primer dry, then use rustolium industrial semi gloss black cut the same 60% paint 40% acetone and apply two good coats.
the frame on the 88 diesel was done in 05 and still looks like it was just done yesterday.
I don't have a power washer so I hit it with Gunk degreaser, parts cleaning brush and water hose.
I also sprayed Ospho acid on the full frame and let sit a few days then hosed it down., dried for a few more days and then painted, no primer.
This is a driver and was to be a low budget project. Also if you have to many layers of product, primers, sealers, paint and all with hardeners it is real easy for them to chip.
Dave G
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