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Henry/Kokomo · 07-20-2015, 12:37 AM

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of "chassis paint" that has any colors beside black, flat black or gloss black? I'm building an AV8 and would like to paint the chassis a dark brown but have had no luck finding any color but some form of black. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Lawson Cox · 07-20-2015, 02:34 AM

What's wrong with regular old auto paint??

russcc · 07-20-2015, 03:59 AM

Check SEM's Rust Shield product line.

Henry/Kokomo · 07-20-2015, 07:36 AM

Lawson - Nothing wrong with it but was looking for something designed to be brushed on as opposed to sprayed. Russcc - Do you know if the manufacturer you mention has a website? Having a little trouble locating them. Thanks, gents!

Henry/Kokomo · 07-20-2015, 07:48 AM

Russcc - Found the site. Don't know what I was doing wrong, initially but got it now. Thanks for the suggestion.

41PICUP · 07-20-2015, 08:30 AM

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Have you looked at Por-15

CA Victoria · 07-20-2015, 08:52 AM

Depends on your build goals.
DuPont Centari with hardner is pretty tough as should be the modern two part urethanes.
Have not tried brushing but I would assume that with a little experimenting, with the correct brush, and thinning it would lay in OK.
Spraying would be much easier than brushing.........
POR-15 brushes well and is very durable if you change your mind. I bought a gallon on eBay for about $100.

Capn John · 07-20-2015, 09:55 AM

Try this company out. Better than POR and various colors.

This clear coating is used on commercial jet aircraft, offers an extreme high gloss, and is far superior to your average automotive clear coats. This clear sands and buffs out beautifully, is fast drying, low odor, has great chip resistance, and will provide many years of outstanding service. Also available in gloss black, hot rod black (satin), white, bright red, and fleet colors upon request. Click here for more info and to buy it now!

http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/index/

Henry/Kokomo · 07-20-2015, 02:52 PM

41PICUP - I have looked at POR-15 and it looks like what I want except it is only available in Black.

CA Victoria - I really don't have suitable spray facilities and any touch up work would involve spraying. With that said, I agree that spraying would be less work. As stated above the POR-15 would fill the bill nicely if it came in some color other than black.

Capn John - Looks promising. Will investigate further. Thanks!

V12Bill · 07-20-2015, 02:53 PM

If you want the true "chassis black" paint, it is a bad idea. A friend years ago painted his C****y frame with chassis black, because that is what the factory used. Everytime he wiped up a spill, the chassis black came off on the wiping rag. To get the correct appearance, just use a flat black enamel. It will last a lot longer.

WestCoast · 07-20-2015, 03:43 PM

try tractor supply (tsc) they have an oil based paint that you can brush on, it flows very good, almost looks like it was sprayed on, its around $30 a gallon, its oil and fuel proof when dry, its truck and tractor paint, one draw back it dries slow, a couple of days unless you buy the hardener, then its dry in about 8 hours, this paint when dry wont crack as the frame flexes, its good for rims also, doesn't chip easily, its exlnt for real good restored driver cars

Ken Crans · 07-20-2015, 05:10 PM

I used rust oleum...worked well

Dec211975 · 07-20-2015, 05:14 PM

KBS coatings have 10 different colors from the picture oxide red looks to be close to brown. I have been told that KBS coatings are superior to POR-15 and can be brushed on, here is a link to there web site.
https://www.kbs-coatings.com/rustseal.html

Marv · 07-20-2015, 05:19 PM

i like Rustoleum as well as any and you should be able to get the color you want or mix some colors together to get what you want and not break the bank.

Henry/Kokomo · 07-20-2015, 11:09 PM

Gents - Thanks for al the input. Will check out TSC and Rustoleum. I'm sure they will be a lot less expensive. Will be having the frame sand blasted prior to priming / painting which should make for a good bond.

CA Victoria · 07-20-2015, 11:27 PM

Henry,
You can add hardner to rustoleoum enamel paint.
Here is a link to the Valspar product some have used.
I have not used this personally but there appears to be a fair amount of discussion on other forums.
http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-4625-E...iglink20368-20
Food for thought:
Research using an etching primer or metal prep product that is compatible with your paint(s). I have media blasted quite a few parts and while I prefer a dark primer under a dark top coat, I would use a red oxide on a frame due to it superior adhesion.

Ray Balukas · 07-21-2015, 03:09 AM

Sems Rust Shield is great stuff. Very easy to use

07-20-2015, 12:37 AM	#1
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Chassis Paint Does anyone know of a manufacturer of "chassis paint" that has any colors beside black, flat black or gloss black? I'm building an AV8 and would like to paint the chassis a dark brown but have had no luck finding any color but some form of black. Any input is greatly appreciated. __________________ Henry

07-20-2015, 02:34 AM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Chassis Paint What's wrong with regular old auto paint?? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

07-20-2015, 03:59 AM	#3
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Chassis Paint Check SEM's Rust Shield product line.

07-20-2015, 07:36 AM	#4
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Chassis Paint Lawson - Nothing wrong with it but was looking for something designed to be brushed on as opposed to sprayed. Russcc - Do you know if the manufacturer you mention has a website? Having a little trouble locating them. Thanks, gents! __________________ Henry

07-20-2015, 07:48 AM	#5
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Chassis Paint Russcc - Found the site. Don't know what I was doing wrong, initially but got it now. Thanks for the suggestion. __________________ Henry

07-20-2015, 08:30 AM	#6
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: Chassis Paint Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Have you looked at Por-15

07-20-2015, 08:52 AM	#7
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Chassis Paint Depends on your build goals. DuPont Centari with hardner is pretty tough as should be the modern two part urethanes. Have not tried brushing but I would assume that with a little experimenting, with the correct brush, and thinning it would lay in OK. Spraying would be much easier than brushing......... POR-15 brushes well and is very durable if you change your mind. I bought a gallon on eBay for about $100. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

07-20-2015, 09:55 AM	#8
Capn John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: BIRTHPLACE OF SPEED, FLORIDA Posts: 531	Re: Chassis Paint Try this company out. Better than POR and various colors. This clear coating is used on commercial jet aircraft, offers an extreme high gloss, and is far superior to your average automotive clear coats. This clear sands and buffs out beautifully, is fast drying, low odor, has great chip resistance, and will provide many years of outstanding service. Also available in gloss black, hot rod black (satin), white, bright red, and fleet colors upon request. Click here for more info and to buy it now! http://www.masterseriescoatings.com/index/ Last edited by Capn John; 07-20-2015 at 10:01 AM.

07-20-2015, 02:52 PM	#9
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Chassis Paint 41PICUP - I have looked at POR-15 and it looks like what I want except it is only available in Black. CA Victoria - I really don't have suitable spray facilities and any touch up work would involve spraying. With that said, I agree that spraying would be less work. As stated above the POR-15 would fill the bill nicely if it came in some color other than black. Capn John - Looks promising. Will investigate further. Thanks! __________________ Henry

07-20-2015, 02:53 PM	#10
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Chassis Paint If you want the true "chassis black" paint, it is a bad idea. A friend years ago painted his C****y frame with chassis black, because that is what the factory used. Everytime he wiped up a spill, the chassis black came off on the wiping rag. To get the correct appearance, just use a flat black enamel. It will last a lot longer.

07-20-2015, 03:43 PM	#11
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 893	Re: Chassis Paint try tractor supply (tsc) they have an oil based paint that you can brush on, it flows very good, almost looks like it was sprayed on, its around $30 a gallon, its oil and fuel proof when dry, its truck and tractor paint, one draw back it dries slow, a couple of days unless you buy the hardener, then its dry in about 8 hours, this paint when dry wont crack as the frame flexes, its good for rims also, doesn't chip easily, its exlnt for real good restored driver cars

07-20-2015, 05:10 PM	#12
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Chassis Paint I used rust oleum...worked well

07-20-2015, 05:14 PM	#13
Dec211975 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Monroe, Wi Posts: 247	Re: Chassis Paint KBS coatings have 10 different colors from the picture oxide red looks to be close to brown. I have been told that KBS coatings are superior to POR-15 and can be brushed on, here is a link to there web site. https://www.kbs-coatings.com/rustseal.html

07-20-2015, 05:19 PM	#14
Marv Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 875	Re: Chassis Paint i like Rustoleum as well as any and you should be able to get the color you want or mix some colors together to get what you want and not break the bank.

07-20-2015, 11:09 PM	#15
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Chassis Paint Gents - Thanks for al the input. Will check out TSC and Rustoleum. I'm sure they will be a lot less expensive. Will be having the frame sand blasted prior to priming / painting which should make for a good bond. __________________ Henry

07-20-2015, 11:27 PM	#16
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,113	Re: Chassis Paint Henry, You can add hardner to rustoleoum enamel paint. Here is a link to the Valspar product some have used. I have not used this personally but there appears to be a fair amount of discussion on other forums. http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-4625-E...iglink20368-20 Food for thought: Research using an etching primer or metal prep product that is compatible with your paint(s). I have media blasted quite a few parts and while I prefer a dark primer under a dark top coat, I would use a red oxide on a frame due to it superior adhesion. __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

07-21-2015, 03:09 AM	#17
Ray Balukas Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Deerfield N.H. Posts: 294	Re: Chassis Paint Sems Rust Shield is great stuff. Very easy to use