Ok, so I have read the numerous posts re: protecting the chassis. Powder coat is the nicest option but out of my "locost" budget (and the car is going to be a racer, not a road car). I am pretty sure I will now clean the chassis of all rust, use a zinc based primer (such as zinc 182) and then finish with a couple of coats of Dulux Gloss. Should be cheap as chips but will it be a "good enough" job?

Sell a body part like a leg or something and go for powder coat.
I think you could get something more suitible than Dulux for the same money, perhaps a type of enamel coating.
Steve.

[Edited on 20/3/07 by stevec]

Apparently the use of Hammerite Garage Door paint http://www.hammerite.com/uk/products/ps_garage_door_paint.html

works a treat. Thats what I'll be using (having applied the requisite red oxide first!)

HTH

Jamie

Dulux Weathercoat or chassis black.

Several people have used gloss paint with success. It has the advantage that being oil based it remains somewhat soft compared to solvent based paints and tends to resist chipping (something hammerite is very prone to). I would avoid the budget or water based stuff though.

That said "chassis black" paint isn't very expensive.

Hi painting for a race chassis is a much better option than powder coating anyhow.

For best results use a good industrial etch primer.

If you are at donnington come and find me and i will show you the finish that can be easily achived and gives verry good long term protection against the elements .

cheers matt

Chassis black is about £6/litre from the paints place i get mine from.

So probably much cheaper than the gloss option.

David

Powdercoat or Por 15

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Originally posted by procomp
Hi painting for a race chassis is a much better option than powder coating anyhow.

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Have you looked at POR 15. I used it on my chassis , hand painting it on.

The end result is a fantastically tough finnish , far tougher than powder coating . You can hit it with a hammer or run a drill across it and it remains put.

Oh yes and its cheaper than powder coating

One of the car mags (practical classics?) did a test on several primers recently & por 15 didn't come out too well, at least when the cost was factored into it.
I've got some though & I must admit it seems pretty tough. Primer isn't UV proof though so it'll need a top coat.

My chassis is powder coated & it looks great but it's aready taken a few dings & will need touching up with some paint here & there.

[Edited on 20/3/07 by bodger]

have a look at the frosts web site ( www.frost.co.uk) You will need these two products that will cost £38



P235Black Rust Preventative Paint (946ml) US Quart In Stock £22.978

and

S205 Metal Ready (20oz, 590ml) In Stock £9.36