Black frame paint... wow this looks good
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:25 pmSo I gave the primer 24 hours to set like the can said and today got the semi-gloss black rust-oleum on it. I originally only bought 1 quart of semi-gloss but since I used 2 quarts of the primer I figured I better mix 2 quarts of black to ensure I have enough.
2 quarts of semi-gloss black, half a pint hardener, about 2 cups of acetone to thin. I gave the frame two coats and still had just under 1 quart of black left. I think the reason why I went through so much primer was that initially I used a roller to apply the paint... when that was not getting into the nooks/crannies I sprayed the primer on. I don't think I could have did the entire frame with just one quart of black, though. Not two light coats and the touch ups I had to do.
I also moved the front stands from under the frame to under the spring stops. That way I can paint them once the axles are under the frame.
New location of the stands.. much easier to get to the engine mounts and front cross member this way.
All blackened up... looks SWEET. I wish I could keep it black.
A gallon of red oxide primer from a vendor is $39, but its nothing special... just primer. I spent a little less than $20 for the two quarts of rust-oluem, and another $20 for the two cans of semi-gloss black, 2 pints of hardener were $30 and I had the acetone... shipping paint is really not practical due to hazmat fees... but I might have saved a little money if I went to a car paint supply house and got them to mix me half a gallon of semi-gloss black.
I'm happy with the results... plus now I will be the only kid on the block with those black spots under the removable parts of frame parts. Not sure if I will do this with the cab... if I can find a black semi-gloss primer I will... but I don't think putting 3 coats of paint down is going to be something I do for the whole truck.
2 quarts of semi-gloss black, half a pint hardener, about 2 cups of acetone to thin. I gave the frame two coats and still had just under 1 quart of black left. I think the reason why I went through so much primer was that initially I used a roller to apply the paint... when that was not getting into the nooks/crannies I sprayed the primer on. I don't think I could have did the entire frame with just one quart of black, though. Not two light coats and the touch ups I had to do.
I also moved the front stands from under the frame to under the spring stops. That way I can paint them once the axles are under the frame.
New location of the stands.. much easier to get to the engine mounts and front cross member this way.
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All blackened up... looks SWEET. I wish I could keep it black.
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A gallon of red oxide primer from a vendor is $39, but its nothing special... just primer. I spent a little less than $20 for the two quarts of rust-oluem, and another $20 for the two cans of semi-gloss black, 2 pints of hardener were $30 and I had the acetone... shipping paint is really not practical due to hazmat fees... but I might have saved a little money if I went to a car paint supply house and got them to mix me half a gallon of semi-gloss black.
I'm happy with the results... plus now I will be the only kid on the block with those black spots under the removable parts of frame parts. Not sure if I will do this with the cab... if I can find a black semi-gloss primer I will... but I don't think putting 3 coats of paint down is going to be something I do for the whole truck.