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I am about done sand blasting the frame on my 49 and would like to hear any lessons learned from others who have painted their frame. I have been looking at POR15 and zero rust. Both need a top coat to prevent fading from UV.

A frame is normally not exposed to sunlight. Lesson learned - if painted items sit for a summer, even if not in direct sunlight, POR15 will fade if not top coated. I need something fade resistant since the bed area of the frame could be exposed to sun through the garage windows. Yeah, I am slow at restoring.

Questions:
What paint have you used on frames and how happy were you - did it last?
Was it resistant to gas and brake fluid?
If you did it over what paint would you use?

I use Por 15 when ever I can.

Used the grey one on the frame, floor, rearend, driveline, bellhousing, suspension and so on.

Even used it on the engine with great results.

It fades a bit to yellowish tan on the parts where it gets hot (engine) and gives it an vintage patina look - thats what I like.

The fading on all other parts is minor but notible.

We can`t buy zero rost over here in Germany, so I can`t say anything about it, but Por15 needs a squeeking grease free surface or you can strip it like cheap duct tape - with a finger nail.

So I sandblasted all parts and used a professionell degreaser.

If you do it that way and don`t min a little fade Por 15 is yust great. I swear by it.

Frank

After sandblasting my 61 Chevy frame I used Rust Encapsulator and topped it off with Chassis black from Eastwood. Looks great.