Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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On my Hot Rod, the interior is all natural metal finish, no paint. That's the way I want it to stay. But the cage is starting to get some surface rust. Is there anything wrong with spraying it with flat or semi-gloss clear out of a rattle can? THis cage is NHRA certified to 8.50
THanks, Joel
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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On my Hot Rod, the interior is all natural metal finish, no paint. That's the way I want it to stay. But the cage is starting to get some surface rust. Is there anything wrong with spraying it with flat or semi-gloss clear out of a rattle can? THis cage is NHRA certified to 8.50
THanks, Joel Yes there's something wrong with that, it will chip off. I use red scotch bright pads and wd 40 or the like for 17 years now. None of my dragsters were ever painted. This car is 11 years old.
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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What material? I would think clear would be your best protection, for a number of reasons, IMO
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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One thing to keep in mind is that once you use the WD-40 don't plan on painting it. A guy I know had a rat rod that he did the WD -40 thing to the body. Looked good for a rat rod finish 1/2 paint half rust for a few years. Then took it to a professional for paint removal [ blaster ] The main flat panels cleaned up but the WD-40 kept weeping out of the seams even after extreme solvent cleaning. On the clear paint look , I would think a flat or semi gloss would look better than gloss.
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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RPM made by ECS should be fine for that. Call and ask them. Interesting. How time consuming is it to apply? How hot does the metal have to be to melt it? Thanks for all the replys.
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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I have a 6 point bar coming to my street car soon so I'm subscribing to this thread.
Got any pics of your hot rod Joel?
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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I'd use the clear. If it scratches or chips..easy touch up
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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Go with a 2-component clear urethane, and it'll never chip off. I sell paint in the Seattle area, but I'm sure if you go to any reputable industrial paint store, they should be able to set you up. If you were near me, I'd put this in your hands: http://www.roddapaint.com/industrial/product-search/product-detail/299/armourshield-urethaneWe only make it in a gloss, but it can be flattened with OK412 powder. Since it's a 2-component product, you'd have to use a paint gun, but it would stand up to just about anything you throw at it (as would most any 2k urethane product).
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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It's not done yet, still a work in progress. I'm planning on Drag Week this year. Hopefully I don't have any more big setbacks, and will be ready. 31 Plymouth, 392 early Hemi, T56 Magunum 6 speed.
So much for keeping progress a secret... Better get busy, HUGE bet on the line...
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Re: Clear spray bomb on roll cage?
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Well, I ordered a can of RPM. I'll see how it goes. Thanks for the help!
[img]http://i.imgur.com/boeexFms.jpg[/img]31 Plymouth Coupe, 392 Hemi, T56 magnum RS23J71 RS27J77 RP23J71 RO23J71 WM21J8A I don't regret the things I've done. I only regret the things I didn't do. "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. ~ Plato"
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