When I was looking at doing my TR3 an outfit here in Illinois quoted
$600-$800 to powder coat that frame.
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> From: Vincenti, Ross <Ross.Vincenti@transamerica.com>
> To: David BradyReturn requested <dmb@cisco.com>; Ken StreeterReturn
requested <streeter@sanders.com>
> Cc: triumph mail exploderReturn requested <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: Frame Paint
> Date: Monday, March 03, 1997 8:48 PM
>
> Ken Streeter wrote:
>
> [snip]David Brady wrote:
> >
> > I've been hearing that Hammerite may not be the
> > best choice for frame paint because its a bit
> > brittle and stones, debris, etc may chip it. Any
> > other suggestions on a tough-as-nails paint to
> > be used on the chassis?
>
> I have generally heard that the best method of having the frame,
suspension
> components, etc., "painted" is to have them powder-coated. This
> results in a pretty finish that is very hard, wears well, and is
permanently
> attached to the frame.I have never had this done myself, but have
examined
> suspension components and test panels that were coated with this stuff.
I
> was duly impressed.
> *************************************************
> Sorry Ken, I've gotten to know you and like you over the last year and a
> half, but.........
> AAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!! Are you NUTS! Do you have any idea of how much it
costs
> to have an entire frame "properly" powder coated??!!
>
> Okay, now that that's out of my system..... actually, you have a
wonderful
> idea but my God man, that's one Hellova pricey way to protect a frame. I
> would have to agree with others who suggested POR-15, and other products
> specially developed for this purpose. I used a 2 part Dupont product on
my
> frame called...... (ah, sh_t - I can't remember - I'll check the garage
> tonight) Anyways, I am again sorry for going "gaagaa" on you.
>
> Ross D. Vincenti
> 64 Spitfire 4
> 64 Porsche 356C Coupe
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