Kris,
I have been pondering the same thing. A local body guy/restorer
advised me to separate the body and frame, do all the frame stuff, put
the body back on, then paint the body. At this point you can mask the
frame and he says with the right equipment there's very little
overspray and it isn't a problem.
He uses Correless followed by epoxy paint on the frame. I think I'm
going to go this route, but of course the idea is the same if you're
powder coating. So far, anyway, my thinking is to just cart the frame
to him for sandblasting, Correless, and paint, then bring it home and
put the body tub on. At this point I'll take the works back including
the various detachable fenders etc. for body paint, and home for final
assembly.
I'm sure others will have some thoughts or tips on this as many on the
list have been through it already. (It can be really helpful to know
what NOT to do!)
Regards,
Jim Wallace
60 TR3 TS81417
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From: Kris & Daralie Kane <motrsprt@micron.net>
Subject: Complete paint job--how to?
Instead, I'm going to have it powder coated. Now, how is
the best way to accomplish this? The motor is out and rebuilt and
ready to fire. Should I separate the frame from the body first and
have it painted, only to separate the frame later to powder coat it?
Or, vice versa? Or, should I do it all at the same time?
Thanks
Kris Kane
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