Chassis Prep for Painting
 

Folks,
I need some advice on what procedure and how & what products I need to prep my M47 Pickup chassis before applying an etch primer?

Re: Chassis Prep for Painting
 

Same procedure as when preparing a fender, etc.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness. That's rule #1.

Just how "crazy" do you plan on getting? That will determine product selection to great degree.

After a very thorough media blasting, I measure "X" to be certain frame is not bent nor twisted.
Then, I do all necessary repairs.
Once the repairs are done, I apply a thin layer of putty to any areas that are not "smooth enough".
The short story? Just like preparing a fender, hood, etc.

Re: Chassis Prep for Painting
 

Not too "crazy". I don't have access to any sand blasting equipment so just keen to know the best alternative to remove surface oxidation, dirt & grime and what detergent to use prior to etch priming.
BTW beautiful looking chassis you have there Kube.

Re: Chassis Prep for Painting
 

Dirt & grime... engine degreaser for one. A putty knife and a stiff wire brush. Then, find a sand blaster in your area. For a couple of hundred dollars, it's a great "investment".

Re: Chassis Prep for Painting
 

Start clean. Even if you have to travel to get it done. Makes all the difference. This is the frame from my 39 Lincoln Zephyr.

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Re: Chassis Prep for Painting
 

What coating are you planning on using? A KBS or POR 15 type of product? They will tell you rust is ok. The 'metal' MUST be clean. Oil, grease is obvious, and must be cleaned off. Buy a case or two of a quality brake clean, not the cheap crap from wal mart. Seriously it is a done of work.
Kube and Pete advice is what you need to do. Get it blasted, and apply your coating.
Or, get it powder coated.
Add up all the costs and your time (what is that worth) to use wire wheels, brushes, chemicals, rags, tape, etc etc and compare it to the quality of the powder coating.
You will have a tough surface that will look good and last forever.

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To have a frame professionally media balsted in my area is about $200.00. Well worth the money spent.