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Old 03-27-2005, 12:47 AM
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Frame prep. and coating on 89' chevy p/u

At this time I'm restoring an 89' reg. cab chevy p/u short bed, and want to start from the bottom up. I was looking at the frame of the truck through the underside and noticed it doesn't look too nice. I don't want to take the whole truck apart to prep. and paint the framing, but any recommendations on a good way to prep. and what is a good primer/sealer to use? More than anything its dirty and has just a few rust spots. I want a nice fresh look. Thinking about removing the bed of the truck if possible for better access if needed.

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Old 03-27-2005, 01:02 AM
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re: Frame prep. and coating on 89' chevy p/u

POR 15. Only thing you need to do is get under there to wire brush the loose rust off and then brush it on.
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Old 03-27-2005, 01:35 AM
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Por15

Thanks for the info. I checked out POR15's homepage and sounds like a good deal. I also noticed that they have an engine paint kit. Has anyone tried the POR15 Engine Painting Kit? I just don't know what kind of finish will the block have if it's brushed on instead of sprayed on.

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Old 03-27-2005, 07:46 AM
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re: Frame prep. and coating on 89' chevy p/u

The engine kit Im pretty sure I had some magazine that did a article with it and they sprayed it on.
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