The Ford Barn

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-07-2018, 11:06 PM

Posted previously on the cheapo frame rotisserie I made and I finally got some paint on the frame today. The rotisserie has really made the job quite easy ....

I am using some stuff called KBS Coatings and they have frame paint and engine paint in all kinds if colors you put on with a brush that looks sprayed. It needs something of a profile (roughed surface) to adhere to. Thought I would pass this info to fellow Barners who do not spray paint at home like me ....

A good brush and thin coats is all it takes ....

ford nut · 05-08-2018, 05:00 AM

how many qts. to do the frame?

corvette8n · 05-08-2018, 06:29 AM

Looks good, someone else told me they thought KBS worked better than Por-15.

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-08-2018, 06:46 AM

I used about 1/3 of a qt - I would safely say you can get two frames out of of qt.

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-08-2018, 06:48 AM

I have never used Por 15 so I cannot compare ...

JSeery · 05-08-2018, 07:01 AM

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Looks good!

countrysquire · 05-08-2018, 07:35 AM

I have used the KBS engine paint on my '40 and really liked it. It self levels so there are no brush strokes, which is nice if you are painting the engine while still in the car. The finish is very glossy and looks great, but I would think that it is too glossy for a proper restoration.

JSeery · 05-08-2018, 07:38 AM

Well, in Tom's case, that is obviously not a restoration!

sidevalve8ba · 05-08-2018, 07:44 AM

Thanks Tom. I'll keep that stuff in mind.

countrysquire · 05-08-2018, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeery

Well, in Tom's case, that is obviously not a restoration!

True, and probably the case for most of us.

zzlegend · 05-08-2018, 08:16 AM

That looks nice Tom. And just to add,,,,,,that nobody has lived until they have spray painted a frame with an Xmember. Nooks and crannies. Mark.

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-08-2018, 08:24 AM

Ha ha - I actually cheated - the interior of the frame and all those nooks and crannies are done with Rust-Oleum! You have to create a profile for the KBS to stick and it is near impossible to do that for those interior spaces ... I will be top coating the Rust-Oleum with spray bomb for a nice finish .... there's more than one way to skin a cat!

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-10-2018, 10:55 AM

Frame is done being painted ... not perfect but it is a highly modified non-Fordbarn friendly original frame for a hotrod which will be driven. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel on this project .... started painting fuel and brake lines, pedal setup, and other misc pieces to start the final assembly ....

V8COOPMAN · 05-10-2018, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeery

Well, in Tom's case, that is obviously not a restoration!

SHHHHhhhhhh! DD

revkev6 · 05-10-2018, 02:56 PM

did you do the three step process of clean/prime/paint that they sell the kit for??

outlaw · 05-11-2018, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

SHHHHhhhhhh! DD

Admiral · 05-11-2018, 10:19 AM

NICE WORK! I love seeing budget-friendly builds.

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-11-2018, 11:35 PM

[QUOTE=revkev6;1627610]did you do the three step process of clean/prime/paint that they sell the kit for??[/

On metal that is not in a marine environment and that has a profile (rough surface), directly applying 2-3 thin coats works best.

TomT/Williamsburg · 05-11-2018, 11:48 PM

Thanks guys - I love my flatheads, my old Fords, and have the greatest respect for you guys that so meticulously do restorations. It's just not me. I also know that not everyone on this forum is a restorer in the purest sense of the word so I am putting this info/idea/product out there for those who might be interested.

fatkoop · 05-19-2018, 08:13 PM

My hero!

Tinker · 05-19-2018, 08:25 PM

Looooks like deuce rails... so what goes on top? maybe I missed that.

I think.... some "restorers" don't even go to the level you are now. But some just amaze the heck out of me with their attention to detail and completeness.

V8COOPMAN · 05-20-2018, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker

Looooks like deuce rails... so what goes on top? maybe I missed that.

Tinker......Here's the "topping". Looks like a '32 to me. Click the link below for a fairly detailed story behind his build! DD

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...thread.983419/

05-08-2018, 05:00 AM	#2
ford nut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: rosemead ca. Posts: 574	Re: Got Paint?! how many qts. to do the frame?

05-08-2018, 06:29 AM	#3
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,950	Re: Got Paint?! Looks good, someone else told me they thought KBS worked better than Por-15.

05-08-2018, 06:46 AM	#4
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got Paint?! I used about 1/3 of a qt - I would safely say you can get two frames out of of qt. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-08-2018, 06:48 AM	#5
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got Paint?! I have never used Por 15 so I cannot compare ... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-08-2018, 07:01 AM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Got Paint?! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Looks good!

05-08-2018, 07:35 AM	#7
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	Re: Got Paint?! I have used the KBS engine paint on my '40 and really liked it. It self levels so there are no brush strokes, which is nice if you are painting the engine while still in the car. The finish is very glossy and looks great, but I would think that it is too glossy for a proper restoration.

05-08-2018, 07:38 AM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Got Paint?! Well, in Tom's case, that is obviously not a restoration!

05-08-2018, 07:44 AM	#9
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 842	Re: Got Paint?! Thanks Tom. I'll keep that stuff in mind.

05-08-2018, 08:16 AM	#11
zzlegend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reseda, Calif. Posts: 2,188	Re: Got Paint?! That looks nice Tom. And just to add,,,,,,that nobody has lived until they have spray painted a frame with an Xmember. Nooks and crannies. Mark.

05-08-2018, 08:24 AM	#12
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got Paint?! Ha ha - I actually cheated - the interior of the frame and all those nooks and crannies are done with Rust-Oleum! You have to create a profile for the KBS to stick and it is near impossible to do that for those interior spaces ... I will be top coating the Rust-Oleum with spray bomb for a nice finish .... there's more than one way to skin a cat! __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-10-2018, 02:56 PM	#15
revkev6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: western Mass Posts: 365	Re: Got Paint?! did you do the three step process of clean/prime/paint that they sell the kit for??

05-11-2018, 10:19 AM	#17
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: Got Paint?! NICE WORK! I love seeing budget-friendly builds.

05-11-2018, 11:35 PM	#18
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got Paint?! [QUOTE=revkev6;1627610]did you do the three step process of clean/prime/paint that they sell the kit for??[/ On metal that is not in a marine environment and that has a profile (rough surface), directly applying 2-3 thin coats works best. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-11-2018, 11:48 PM	#19
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: Got Paint?! Thanks guys - I love my flatheads, my old Fords, and have the greatest respect for you guys that so meticulously do restorations. It's just not me. I also know that not everyone on this forum is a restorer in the purest sense of the word so I am putting this info/idea/product out there for those who might be interested. __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

05-19-2018, 08:13 PM	#20
fatkoop Junior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 11	Re: Got Paint?! My hero!

05-19-2018, 08:25 PM	#21
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Got Paint?! Looooks like deuce rails... so what goes on top? maybe I missed that. I think.... some "restorers" don't even go to the level you are now. But some just amaze the heck out of me with their attention to detail and completeness.