Coupe update

Daveyboy · December 15, 2007, 04:28:04 PM

Took it all apart for powder coating and now its back.
Here are some pic.

Bugpac · December 15, 2007, 04:41:03 PM

Very nice!!!

enjenjo · December 15, 2007, 10:18:44 PM

Looking good to me, I like black frames.

Dave · December 16, 2007, 09:32:44 AM

Looking good Davey..
Dave

Daveyboy · December 16, 2007, 09:55:50 AM

Ok i am trying to figer out how or what to use to paint my Mortor.
I want it gloss black so i can clean it easy.
Tell me how you all would do it?

donsrods · December 16, 2007, 10:37:59 AM

Your frame and parts look great. We are getting close to having the frame and suspension stuff powder coated on my Kids '29 and have never had this process done. Getting tired of painting stuff so we are going to try it.

As for painting engines, we have always used epoxy primer then simply top coated it with whatever auto enamel you like. The secret is the epoxy primer as it will bite into the block (after it is ground and properly degreased) then you can use your favorite color and type of top coat over that. It holds up great and keeps it's shine for years and years.

I first used this method on the engine in my '27 about 20 years ago, and have continued doing it through our current cars, including my T modified.

Don

Dave · December 16, 2007, 11:24:24 AM

I painted mine with regular engine paint then i decided to go red so i scuffed it all up and used 2 part urethane on it.. I hope it doesnt fall off. I shoulda used epoxy primer too but i dont think i did.. (CRS)..
Dave

Dave · December 16, 2007, 04:32:04 PM

Quote from: "Crosley"painting engines;

back in the 1980's when i worked on some muscle car restorations.. I first used urethane paint with catalyst for some Olds motors in W-30 cars. I had the colour matched to a OE part off one engine.

the customer was so happy with the engine compartment I thought he would never stop yapping about it. After that I used the urethane on near all parts where a nice shine was allowed. The paints held up well with the engine heat.

Proper prep work is the key to any paint job. I used carb spray and brake clean to degrease the motors. I used epoxy and etching primers with equal results. Paints have changed quite a bit since then... be careful and informed on the products you use.

Thats where you and I differ.. I cant hardly read so sue tells me what it says on the can for prep and mixing then i just do it my way.. Just cause these people make paint dont mean they know how to apply it..
Dave

Daveyboy · December 16, 2007, 05:37:41 PM

OK I GOT ALL THAT.
How do you fix powder coating chip?? Of course its on top in front of the rad shell and lights
I just found one when i unwrapped the front horns rails and have not done anything up there yet? Can you get powder coating and a HOT Light and get it to look good. Or just black single stage and buff it in? :x :x

Dave · December 16, 2007, 06:52:41 PM

Quote from: "Daveyboy"OK I GOT ALL THAT.
How do you fix powder coating chip?? Of course its on top in front of the rad shell and lights
I just found one when i unwrapped the front horns rails and have not done anything up there yet? Can you get powder coating and a HOT Light and get it to look good. Or just black single stage and buff it in? :x :x

hopefully someone can help you on that Davey.. I sure cant.. I see the purpose of powder coat but ive seen the effects of having chips and water getting under the coating so im not a big fan of it.. Im gonna guess here and say single stage and a little rubbing..
dave

Bugpac · December 16, 2007, 07:33:21 PM

I think you can melt some powder and fix it if its small...But, you should not have a chip if it was done right, I had a chassi done few yrs back, I was being really carefull loading it, the guy laughed at me and asked what the problem was, I told him i didnt want to mess it up, he hit it with a ball peen hammer and laughed at me, said if i ever had a problem give him a call...