[TR] OT: Frame Paint

[Dave Connitt]

Hi Dave,
I agree with Randall. Clean the frame off as best as you can first. Pick up 
one of the phosphorus based metal coatings to stop the rust. I would suggest 
wiping down the treated metal with laquer thinner vs. water to stop the 
action of the phosphorous coating. As to paint, I used rustoleum red primer 
followed with rustoleum gloss black. But, that was because I had sandblasted 
the frame first.  POR-15 is good too but much more expensive and difficult 
to use. I did use their (POR-15) engine paint kit and it turned out looking 
like shiny black porcelain. Actually, if you purchase the engine kit, it 
comes with  a great cleaning solvent and their version of a phosphorous 
coating. There is probably enough of the prep materials to do a lot of your 
frame prep. One thing on the POR-15, plan on using all the paint once you 
open the can. I have never been able to reopen the can!
Dave Connitt
'67 Triumph TR4A IRS
http://home.fuse.net/davestr4a

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "david brady" <dmb993 at earthlink.net>
To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 6:09 PM
Subject: [TR] OT: Frame Paint


> Folks,
>
> I'm in the process of painting a rusty frame, sorry not an LBC, but 
> close...
> POR15 is a contender, but I'm also open to alternatives that can be 
> sprayed
> with a HPLV spray gun. What is the current view on frame preparation and
> painting? This is a vehicle that's in use, so sandblasting or dipping 
> isn't feasible.
> The best I can do is sand, wire brush, and degrease. In short, not all the 
> rust
> will be removed. I need a primer/paint system that can be applied over a 
> shiny
> steel bust rust-pitted surface?
>
> Thanks,
> David Brady
> '68 TR250,
> CD8124L
>
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