hi just took delivery of my new galv chassis I have been advised to paint it as being shiney it may be more of a target for someone to nick can anyone advise on what paint to use.

second question on a limted budget after buying chassis what are the best springs and shocks to use.

Thanks in advance

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Sid65 said:

hi just took delivery of my new galv chassis I have been advised to paint it as being shiney it may be more of a target for someone to nick can anyone advise on what paint to use.

second question on a limted budget after buying chassis what are the best springs and shocks to use.

Thanks in advance

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Black and standard shocks and springs... not ****part ones tho'!!

black waxoyl!!

will that stick to the new galv chassis as it is very shinney or should i prime it with something

always prime galvo stuff first.

after givin' a really good clean / degrease

Ive ordered a new galv bulkhead and ive been advised to T-wash it, wash off with water, etch prime it, then paint it.

Ive heard of folk painting their galv chassis with POR 15, a water tank lining paint. I guess after time it may start to chip off?

This coating must be properly cleaned and roughened for the best adherence of the primer prior to painting. A well-done paint job on galvanized steel will last a long time without peeling or flaking. The additional protection offered by the paint also should help prolong the life of the piece by staving off rust and corrosion.


Things You'll Need:
Metal primer
Metal paint of the same brand as the primer
240 grit sandpaper
Tack cloth
Step1 Wash the galvanized steel with hot soapy water and rinse with hot water. Allow it to dry thoroughly.
Step2 Make a solution of 1 to 2 percent ammonia with water by mixing equal parts of water and ammonia. Household ammonia is approximately 5 to 10 percent ammonia so cutting the amount of ammonia in half should yield a solution that is strong enough to prepare the zinc for painting. Rinse with hot water and allow it to dry completely.
Step3 Use 240 grit sandpaper and sand the entire surface. If there are parts that can be removed, remove them and sand each part separately. If the part cannot be removed because it is welded or riveted to the main piece, be sure to get the sandpaper into every crevice as well as you can.
Step4 Wipe the entire piece down with a tack cloth. A tack cloth is available in the painting section of most hardware stores. It is a cloth that has a sticky substance built in to pick up all the fine sanding dust to prepare surfaces for painting.
Step5 Spray metal primer over the entire surface. Work in smooth strokes from top to bottom to avoid runs, sags and drips. Allow it to dry completely according to the recommended drying time printed on the primer can label.
Step6 Inspect for runs, drips or sags. If needed, sand any imperfections and apply a coat of primer to the area.
Step7 Spray the entire surface with metal paint of the same brand as the primer. Each brand of primer and paint are formulated to work best together. Work in smooth strokes from top to bottom to avoid runs, sages and drips. Allow it to dry completely according to the recommended drying time printed on the paint can label.
Step8 Inspect for runs, drips or sags. If needed, sand any imperfections and apply a coat of paint to the area.

Step one jetwash
step two paint with hammerite special metals primer
step 3 paint with Hammerite smooth satin black.

dont ya think it mite be good to dry it between 1 and 2?

The Mad Hat Man said:

dont ya think it mite be good to dry it between 1 and 2?

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Nah the primer dun't mind a bit of water.