Rustoleum vs. POR-15 on subframe

[4birdman]

OK, most of you know I'm building this Camaro through donations and powdercoating jobs, so money is a real object here for this build.

Anyway, The POR-15 Depot had offered to donate some POR-15 to the project, but I can't get a hold of them anymore and the stuff is EXPENSIVE!

I am a big fan of Rustoleum and have used it in the past and it seemed pretty tough. Would you guys think this would be ok to use for the car? The front subframe is on the rotisserie right now, so I want to strip and paint it in the next few weeks. I know I stripped and painted my 86 S-10 Blazer's frame with semi-gloss Rustoleum about 10 years ago and it is still holding up, except for a few spots where I dragged it over rocks 4-wheeling. And that was only one coat.

I was thinking of thinning out the Rustoleum a little with mineral spirits and laying it on with a brush so it would lay out smooth, then putting a few more coats on in the same manner until I have a smooth and thick coat.

What do you guys think?

[muthstryker]

what about that east woods chassis black kit? might want to check that out. www.eastwoodco.com

[aggressive male]

I doubt rustoleum would be near as good as por-15. I think it's a trade off, if you want it to last you must pay a lot more for the por-15 and you must destroy one paint brush or sprayer for each layer you put on. How close to the ocean is Raleigh? If not close to that salty ocean air I think your a lucky man who doesn't have to worry about por-15 or rust.

[4birdman]

Well, the car will be in Ft. Benning, GA once I am done with it and give it to my brother-in-law. I don't think they have to worry about rust down there. I highly doubt this car will ever see road salt and will see minimal salty air.

[CHRIS67]

I've used POR-15 on brake calipers, trunk kit, and even painted a wheel barrow with extra paint. All three have held up exceptionally well. The I've used the wheel barrow for gravel, rocks, dirt, etc. for 3 years now and no chips in it. Impressive stuff, but don't spill any on your garage floor.

[Damn True]

I think you'd be better of with Eastwoods products.

[aggressive male]

I'm going to have to try that experiment too. painting a wheelbarrow and then abusing it, how many layers did you use Chris?. Yeah, don't spill any on the garage floor. It also takes a long time to let it wear off your skin and much longer for it to wear off your fingernails.

[CHRIS67]

I used two coats on the wheel barrow, let the first layer get tacky first before reapplying.

[barno68]

I can't compare between the two as I have never used POR15, but rustoleum is very durable. I have painted a ton of parts with it and never had an issue. I know people have painted their whole car with it using the dilution method. In anycase, my current build has it on the trans x-member, differential, radiator core support and many smaller parts. It does not keep its luster over time, but a quick buff will shine it back up. Also, it does not require primer for bare metal and at $10 a quart, it is cheap.

Brent

[4birdman]

Well, POR-15 came through and donated a nice setup to the project. Should be in my this weekend. We're going to get the subframe all painted up on Saturday.

[Chevrolaine]

I thought I read that you did powdercoating???

[conVerted]

Ive used POR as well as chassis black. On an entire frame, I wouldnt want a brushed on look, althought the POR did actually lay flatter than I thought it would. I prefer the chassis black myself

[alain]

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[bochnak]

I used Rustoluem on my frame. I did not have a major rust issue, and my prep work consisted of a powerwash. The grease is almost impossible to get off!

I thinned the paint 25% with mineral spirits and rolled it on with a foam roller.

My neighbor spray bombed his camaro with Rustoleum and still looks good 5 years later.


Here is the link to my thread (may be useful since I tried both semi-gloss and gloss):

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196790&highlight=rustoleum

[BLT2DRIVE]

I did the whole underside of the body and the frame doing a body-off using Hammertone Rust-Oleum. Silver (Body) Black(Chassis) Grey(misc. susp. bits) Home Depot,body and running chassis about $80.00. The car in my Avatar was in Hot Rod and Street Rodder. All done with Rust-Oleum.......