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SMarquez's avatar
SMarquez
Explorer
Aug 04, 2018

Frame Paint

I am wanting to do some clean up and touch up on the frame. I can pressure wash to get it nice and clean but what paint to use? My first thought is grab some Krylon in rattle cans and have at it. Just want to lay a little rust protection though in SoCal rust isn't a big concern. Is there a something else you guys have used in the Krylon price range that might cover better or hold out a little longer?
Thanks,
Steve
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  • mapguy's avatar
    mapguy
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2018
    momentum rv wrote:
    You might also check out Rustoleum "Rust Reformer" It seems to work well on my frame, rust or not.


    Use rust reformer as a primer on any rust spots. Then top coat with the regular Rust-Oleum paint. This way the rust is neutralized and won't bubble up the new paint in a short time.
  • momentum_rv's avatar
    momentum_rv
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2018
    You might also check out Rustoleum "Rust Reformer" It seems to work well on my frame, rust or not.
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Aug 05, 2018
    ScottG wrote:
    It may be the same thing but I like Rustoleum Professional. I have never had it fail.
    If you have a fair amount of rust then POR 15 works well.
    Rust-oleum professional is the high performance enamel in the silver can.
  • SMarquez's avatar
    SMarquez
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2018
    Thanks guys, the Rustoleum seems simple enough for what I want to do. Rust isn't terrible, some patches and a little peeling buy no pitting.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Aug 04, 2018
    It may be the same thing but I like Rustoleum Professional. I have never had it fail.
    If you have a fair amount of rust then POR 15 works well.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Aug 04, 2018
    colliehauler wrote:
    I normally use automotive paint for things. For my frame I used Rust-oleum high performance enamel. Seems to hold up decently. What I like about it is the high output tip 50 percent faster coverage. You can get it at most retailers, I purchased mine at Wallyworld. It's in a silver can the regular enamel is in a white can.


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  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Aug 04, 2018
    I normally use automotive paint for things. For my frame I used Rust-oleum high performance enamel. Seems to hold up decently. What I like about it is the high output tip 50 percent faster coverage. You can get it at most retailers, I purchased mine at Wallyworld. It's in a silver can the regular enamel is in a white can.

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