Paul prinzo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I'm restoring an 86 DM886, what is the best paint to use on the frame? I've had people tell me to use POR 15 and some tell me Rustoleum with hardner added? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Quote I'm restoring an 86 DM886, what is the best paint to use on the frame? I've had people tell me to use POR 15 and some tell me Rustoleum with hardner added? If you decide to go the POR 15 route be sure to check out Chassis Saver as well. Similar product at about half the cost. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie dog Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I have used POR 15 many times. It is a great product for stopping rust and it dries rock hard. It does fade and get a chalky finish if exposed to sunlight for a long period of time. So if looks are important, you can paint over it will any color or finish you want. Do wear gloves and old clothes when applying it because it will NOT come off your skin if it gets on it. And it sticks to everything in the vicinity of what you are painting. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
85snowdog Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I have used chassis saver. It goes on very nice ,and looks good when its new. Its very durable and doesn't need primer. But like POR 15 ( like Willie dog just posted about ) it also goes flat and chalky. I'm doing the frame on a different truck this spring and will just use rustoleum . Quote Keith Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 kinda depends if your looking for work quality or show quality as to what you use. show truck id use PPG single stage or the like. work truck id use chassis saver paint or rustoleum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I put POR15 on my chassis. Yup, don't look so shiny these days but it won't ever rust. You can beat it with a hammer and not chip it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 KBS also has a good frame paint similiar to POR 15 which can be applied with a brush and look sprayed. Check with Eddy Lucast on the Just Old Trucks site. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Eddy gave me a small can of yellow to use in my Cub cadet last summer at York. I've yet to get around to it for some reason? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I painted the frame on my CH with por 15 and I didn't think it held up any better than anything else. It still rusted and blistered up like any other paint but cost more. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44462-frame-paint/#findComment-328858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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