Frame coating

[Jetbtk]

I am getting ready to do a rebuild of my 85 CJ7 . The first thing I want to do is get the frame done. I would like to get it sand blasted and coated with something. Powder coating is kinda pricey for me. I am really considering a KBS coating. KBS seems like they really have their chit together. I haven't heard many negative things about them. I was thinking of coating everything on the underbody. Any Suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Posi]

There are many product you can use and most all work if you prep the frame correctly. What I use is Rust Encapsulator an eastwood product it works for me and has for many years, not saying it's the best but it hasn't failed me yet.

 

[PaRenegade]

I've never heard of KBS coating so I can't comment on it. I agree with posi, the prep is important for any coatings longevity. I myself went with POR-15 on my frame and many of the parts and pieces of the Jeep.
Are you using a new frame or a used one?

 

[jeepboy45]

I used a product from Wurth... It was called RustGuard I believe... It is a badass product. My buddy has a shop, and one day the wurth distributor came by. He took a hammer with a split wooden handle, soaked a paper towl in this stuff, and wrapped it around the split handle. It became hard as a rock, and damn near indestuctible.

I coated the whole frame with it, and even sprayed it inside where I could. The negative aspect about it, is that it is affected by UV. So I topcoated it with engine black for extra protection.

I've also heard of a product called Por5 or something.. But never used it personally.
EDIT: Just noticed that PaRenegade mentioned Por15... my bad.

 

[Jetbtk]

My frame is used. I plan on getting it sandblasted. Thanks for the input.

 

[Posi]

I’ve coated both non-sand blasted and sand blasted frames with Rust Encapsulator as it doesn’t need a top coat being UV protected.

If you want to go with just a top coat ceramic chassis black is a good option.

2K Ceramic Chassis Black Satin Quart

 

[Incommando]

I have used a product from Hammerite called Rust Cap with success.
http://www.thepaintstore.com/Search...re+Hammerite&gclid=CMff1ZGQxq8CFYi6Kgod6Ss0cg


kbs
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/RustSeal.html