The local Ferrari Club spent a long time hovering over my new engine
that would not start. They suggested that my spot-rusted chassis is
beyond paint and should be sealed with Waxoyl, instead. It would
undoubtedly get really sticky-dirty, but might, in fact, retard rusting.
Any thoughts?
Michael Rowe
The Holy Sprite
------ Original Message ------
From: "Mike Rambour via Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 7/27/2016 2:25:11 PM
Subject: [Spridgets] chassis paint
>Sorry for the repeat, I didnt see this message on the list.
>
> What is the preferred paint these days for chassis paint, well ok
>there isn't a real frame so underbody paint.
>
> I spent $180 at Eastwood getting their epoxy primer and chassis black
>ceramic paint and no way that is near enough paint to do the underbody.
>I am happy with the way what I did looks, shot around the wheel wells
>and other areas that might be seen but the part that no one sees but
>the road I have to find something less expensive and maybe even thicker
>for better protection. I had thought of POR15 but that seems overkill
>also, I need good rust protection now that the rust is gone, something
>chip resistant would be great. I am thinking some kind of rubbery
>paint would be better. My last car had a actual frame and wooden floor
>boards so I used chassis black and varnish on it, this one of course
>does not have a full frame and not sure what to use.
>
> Not a show car, but has to look like one :) Son-in-law actually is
>hoping to daily drive this thing and wants it to look good, but will
>never be shown. Body will be painted in what I hope to be a good 7ft.
>paint job, I generally can do a good 10ft. paint job but i am hoping to
>do better this time around and get it down to 7ft. or so.
>
> Mike
>
>-- A gun is like a parachute, if you need one but don't have it,
>you'll probably never need one again.
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