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[Yngdmax92]

Hey guys got the box off from my truck, just put fresh lines underneath it, touched up frame after steam power washed it. Used a epoxy based black paint, adheres good and blends in with factory stuff.
Next move is re-sealing the bottom of the box. Where all the bed rails were, all spot welds were starting to show a little rust and where the bed was resting against my gooseneck plate. I ground it all down and going to power wash it tonight and let it sit and I want o reseal it back up.


What should I use. This is not a show truck, but something I do like to keep looking nice. It's honestly never seen a winter, all this crap is just from never being costed and from sitting. Again I'd like to just seal it up.

So primer ? Then paint? Or do you suggest something else. Lmk plz

 

[unionmax481]

Ppg epoxy primer/ sealer DP 40 is white 42 is grey and 90 is black epoxy you want an epoxy because it can be sprayed on bare metal and doesnt need a etching primer. Then I would just spray single stage overs it to match truck body.

 

[Yngdmax92]

Is that something I can get from Napa? Don't really have any paint supply stores

 

[2004LB7]

Have any Sherwin Williams in your area?

 

[Yngdmax92]

I have a couple paint stores I guess, but next thing. I don't have a gun or dry air. Can you brush this stuff on?

 

[2004LB7]

If you have a Sherwin Williams I would look for there 3579 standard primer binder from the general polymers line. It is a 100% solids epoxy that is normally sold for there flooring products but is also recommend for steel
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjAAegQILhAB&usg=AOvVaw2jVf1ClMnSlpfuJ5h8HPKB

Also these are a good product to look at but I am not as familiar with them as the general polymers products

https://protective.sherwin-williams...ate.jsp?N=27&Ns=p_name|0||p_sku_display_order

 

[PureHybrid]

Brush on some Por15

 

[unionmax481]

Napa should have it my napa is a ppg supplier. You can also buy through summit, eastwood, even amazon

 

[036.6turbo]

Epoxy primer, if you want it to last.

Don't get too hung up on brands. PPG / DuPont / Matrix / ShopLine. There's a lot of them out there (most are made in the same facility).

Use a automotive grade DTM (direct to metal) epoxy primer.

 

[036.6turbo]

I have a couple paint stores I guess, but next thing. I don't have a gun or dry air. Can you brush this stuff on?

You have a compressor?

Hit Harbor Freight and buy a HVLP gun. Fine for primer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-fl-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-62300.html

Cheap compressor will provide enough air for short burst of spraying, if your just doing spot work.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-gal-13-hp-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-61615.html

If you don't have air maybe something like this would be a better option?

https://www.amazon.com/Spray-Epoxy-Primer-Paint-Aerosol/dp/B0043YP8EC#customerReviews

 

[Yngdmax92]

You have a compressor?

Hit Harbor Freight and buy a HVLP gun. Fine for primer.

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-fl-oz-hvlp-gravity-feed-air-spray-gun-62300.html

Cheap compressor will provide enough air for short burst of spraying, if your just doing spot work.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-gal-13-hp-100-psi-oilless-pancake-air-compressor-61615.html

If you don't have air maybe something like this would be a better option?

https://www.amazon.com/Spray-Epoxy-Primer-Paint-Aerosol/dp/B0043YP8EC#customerReviews

I have a descent compressor, but I thought you needed some pretty damn dry air to paint. That's the only down fall. My dryer is pretty poor

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[Dozerboy]

Only if your going for a nice finish. On your frame I wouldn’t worry about even having a dryer.


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[036.6turbo]

I have a descent compressor, but I thought you needed some pretty damn dry air to paint. That's the only down fall. My dryer is pretty poor

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Put one of these on the air inlet of your gun.

https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Co...sr=1-74-spons&keywords=inline+air+dryer&psc=1

https://www.harborfreight.com/inline-desiccant-dryerfilter-68215.html


Drain the tank of your compressor each time before you spray. Your tank should have a drain valve on the bottom, open it up, leave it open until the water stops coming out.

 

[Yngdmax92]

Put one of these on the air inlet of your gun.

https://www.amazon.com/Desiccant-Co...sr=1-74-spons&keywords=inline+air+dryer&psc=1

https://www.harborfreight.com/inline-desiccant-dryerfilter-68215.html


Drain the tank of your compressor each time before you spray. Your tank should have a drain valve on the bottom, open it up, leave it open until the water stops coming out.

I drain it every day because of all the moisture. I have a local harbor freight. I'll go check it out! Thanks

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[Yngdmax92]

Only if your going for a nice finish. On your frame I wouldn’t worry about even having a dryer.


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Frame is done, bottom side of box is next.

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[Nathan.]

This thread is interesting to me since I will be doing the very same this summer. I have a spray gun I can borrow and an 80 gallon compressor, but I have absolutely no experience with painting out of anything other than a rattle can.

 

[Yngdmax92]

This thread is interesting to me since I will be doing the very same this summer. I have a spray gun I can borrow and an 80 gallon compressor, but I have absolutely no experience with painting out of anything other than a rattle can.

This forum amazes me every time! Lol we got professionals in every field! It's awesome

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[Dozerboy]

Tons of vids on YouTube. The frame and under side of the bed are good things to learn on.


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