I have the rear end of my ‘97 apart for an axle, tank and bumper project. Even though this rig has been out west for 26 years, the back half of the frame has surface rust with pit, scale and some flakes inside. I haven’t had a better opportunity to get at it to clean and paint. So, I’ve cleaned it with paint and rust stripping wheels (and, in some places, a 40 grit flap disc) on my grinder. I’ve also wire wheeled the nooks and crannies as much as I care to (8-10 hours of work total so far). I have drain holes drilled between the LCA mounts and have rinsed the interior of the frame numerous times. It is dry and has been repeatedly blown out. I’ve looked with a bore scope and I do not see dirt or flakes or anything concerning structurally.
Paint plan: I have Eastwood internal frame coating. I will do that first. Then I plan to brush all exterior imperfections (areas that are not clean, bare metal) with a rust encapsulator). Finally, self etching primer followed by semi-flat black paint.
I have no worthwhile automotive paint experience (and really don’t enjoy painting). I do NOT want to do this again soon.
So, please, do any of you paint experts have pointers or see issues with my plan?
Thx for your help!
Paint plan: I have Eastwood internal frame coating. I will do that first. Then I plan to brush all exterior imperfections (areas that are not clean, bare metal) with a rust encapsulator). Finally, self etching primer followed by semi-flat black paint.
I have no worthwhile automotive paint experience (and really don’t enjoy painting). I do NOT want to do this again soon.
So, please, do any of you paint experts have pointers or see issues with my plan?
Thx for your help!