[Fot] Frame paint

Sun Oct 1 10:16:01 MDT 2023

 When I have something powder coated that has female threads in it, I screw a bolt into the threads before powder coating.  Protects the threads.
Jack

    On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:17:07 PM EDT, Larry Young via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:  

  It is worse than just an allergic reaction, isocynates are a carcinogen and are not trapped by a  normal respirator. That is why a supplied air respirator is recommended. I've got one I'm trying to sell if anyone is interested.

 I think I've used everything that has been recommended. I did powder coat on one project and decided I don't like it because it is so thick, e.g. any threads that get powder coated will have to be chased. If you want a satin finish, I'd just use epoxy primer. I also like polyurethanes (Dupont Imron or PPG Durethane) if you want a glossy finish. Those products are no longer available, but there are other polyurethane enamels.
  - Larry Young

 On 9/29/2023 8:36 AM, fubog1 via Fot wrote:

 This is good advice!!!
  I almost killed myself with I think Dupont Chroma 1 or some such in 97, still get a reaction when I get a whiff of it. Now I use a 3M PAPR, even when mixing & cleaning up. And of course y'all know that no mask/filter system will work if one has a lot of facial hair... 
  Glen Efinger

      On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 01:36:56 AM EDT, Joe Boruch via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:  

      Most of the two part urethane paints are hazardous like Imron.  The hardener is isocyanate, which can cause severe allergic reactions when inhaled.  Once allergic to it, a person can react to it with every exposure.  Isocyanate is the chemical that was responsible for the deaths in the Bopal, India chemical disaster many years ago.  Be sure to use a good tight fitting cartridge respirator when spraying these urethanes, but I think most safety instructions say to use a supplied air respirator.   
       On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 07:23:56 PM EDT, Jack Wheeler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:  

      Hi Joe.  When I bought the Imron for my car in 1980, the guy wouldn't sell it to me unless I also bought the respirator he recommended!  Strong stuff. 
  Jack

       On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:33:26 AM EDT, Joe Alexander <joealexandervintage at gmail.com> wrote:  

    In the 70s we were painting John Deere Tractors in DuPont Imron. What wasn’t done by robots was done by painters in HazMat Suits.

 Joe Alexander 4505 Donald Dr Cedar Falls, IA 50613 The-vintage-racer.com Gasketinnovations.com Cell:  319.464.4711 

On Sep 28, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Jack Wheeler via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:

    I don't know if it is even still available, but years ago I painted the frame on my race car with Dupont Imron.  It was the most durable paint available at the time, and my experience reflected that.  The stuff is very toxic, so you must use a very good respirator. 
  Jack

      On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 02:28:28 AM EDT, Tony Drews via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:  

Grey will show cracks better than black.  POR is the first thing that came to mind for me, but it's been YEARS since I used it.

Cheers, Tony

  On 9/27/2023 10:21 PM, DAVE HOGYE via Fot wrote:

      I'd suggest POR 15.  Depending on the color, the number changes.  I think 15 is black.  Gray is something else, maybe 10.  Spray or brush on.  I've used Rustoleum as the touchup rattle spray cans are perfectly matched to the quart cans, and you can get it just about anywhere.  POR products might be a little more durable than Rustoleum.  If the frame is bare metal, an epoxy primer is a good start, but with POR I "think" you can skip the primer.     Dave H.         On 09/27/2023 5:55 PM PDT McKearn McKearn via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:            Hi All. 
    It's been a long time since I've painted a frame and I'm just wondering what the latest / greatest thing to use is for a race car frame ? It's already sand blasted if that matters..      Thanks.  P.J.  _______________________________________________ 
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