Scraped my frame. It's now showing bare paint. Repair needed?

[Cole]

Originally Posted by DesertLava

Got it. Any need to prep the area? And what's the longevity of this stuff? Reapply every year or couple years?

Out of curiosity, is it part of the frame? Or just something that can be replaced as a single piece that just attaches to the frame?

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It would need to be cut out and a new piece welded in.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by DesertLava

Got it. Any need to prep the area? And what's the longevity of this stuff? Reapply every year or couple years?

Out of curiosity, is it part of the frame? Or just something that can be replaced as a single piece that just attaches to the frame?

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I usually do a spot check and paint on rust bubbles every spring when I go over the car to prepare for the season. Wire brush to clean, and brush on a couple coats ~30 min apart (I use disposable foam brushes for this). In general, if you catch it before any rust forms it's rather unlikely you'll have problems; the paint should last for years. And it's super easy to brush and touch up. I do recommend a can + brush over spray just to keep overspray from getting where you didn't intend (like your lungs or face if working under the car...)

That's the front radiator support, is it not? I don't think that's structural beyond holding up parts. It's also therefore not remotely worth swapping out. And if I got the piece wrong and it is structural, it's still not worth swapping out. Clean it up, repaint.

If the color really bugs you, you could pull the underbody panels and prep the entire width of the piece and paint it all black to line up with the panels or something... just make it look intentional. All good to go.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by DesertLava

Got it. Any need to prep the area? And what's the longevity of this stuff? Reapply every year or couple years?

Out of curiosity, is it part of the frame? Or just something that can be replaced as a single piece that just attaches to the frame?

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For cryen out loud, DesertLava, you are waaaaaaay overthinking this situation......

If you want to do something, just prep the area with alcohol then paint it with something ....... anything ........ even red barn paint ........


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Just save the can because a month from now you'll scratch it again.

[DesertLava]

Originally Posted by cjd

I usually do a spot check and paint on rust bubbles every spring when I go over the car to prepare for the season. Wire brush to clean, and brush on a couple coats ~30 min apart (I use disposable foam brushes for this). In general, if you catch it before any rust forms it's rather unlikely you'll have problems; the paint should last for years. And it's super easy to brush and touch up. I do recommend a can + brush over spray just to keep overspray from getting where you didn't intend (like your lungs or face if working under the car...)

That's the front radiator support, is it not? I don't think that's structural beyond holding up parts. It's also therefore not remotely worth swapping out. And if I got the piece wrong and it is structural, it's still not worth swapping out. Clean it up, repaint.

If the color really bugs you, you could pull the underbody panels and prep the entire width of the piece and paint it all black to line up with the panels or something... just make it look intentional. All good to go.

Do you recommend Rust-Oleum paint or any kind of paint will do? And I think you're right, it may be the front radiator support.

Thanks

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[Ernest72]

POR-15 the whole car.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by DesertLava

Do you recommend Rust-Oleum paint or any kind of paint will do? And I think you're right, it may be the front radiator support.

Thanks

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I use the brand name, but anything similar will do. I mean, you probably don't want to use latex or something, stick with paint intended for underbody rust treatment. And get the small can, it usually doesn't last forever on the shelf.

[Ultramaroon]

Don't forget to finish with a good clear coat.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Don't forget to finish with a good clear coat.

Hesh up ...... Ultramaroon ....... that suggestion will just bring up dozens of more questions .......


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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by cjd

I use the brand name, but anything similar will do. I mean, you probably don't want to use latex or something, stick with paint intended for underbody rust treatment. And get the small can, it usually doesn't last forever on the shelf.

You don't say .........


humfrz

[DesertLava]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Don't forget to finish with a good clear coat.

If I'm going to take care of this scrape and paint it and put on clear coat, I should probably put quality clear coat on all my paint. Two clear coats is better that the crappy OEM clear coat. Do you recommend just two? Or could I do like 86?


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[cjd]

Originally Posted by DesertLava

If I'm going to take care of this scrape and paint it and put on clear coat, I should probably put quality clear coat on all my paint. Two clear coats is better that the crappy OEM clear coat. Do you recommend just two? Or could I do like 86?


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Don't do that. You can not improve on what they do at the factory. That's not to say better clear isn't possible, but not with an assembled car.

Just do the area you're repainting. Make sure to use the same type of paint (enamel in this case)

[DesertLava]

Originally Posted by cjd

Don't do that. You can not improve on what they do at the factory. That's not to say better clear isn't possible, but not with an assembled car.

Just do the area you're repainting. Make sure to use the same type of paint (enamel in this case)

Sorry CJD I was being sarcastic in my reply to maroon haha. I'm sticking with your recommendation. Quick wire brush clean and brushing a couple coats. Thanks for providing great advice!

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[cjd]

Originally Posted by DesertLava

Sorry CJD I was being sarcastic in my reply to maroon haha. I'm sticking with your recommendation. Quick wire brush clean and brushing a couple coats. Thanks for providing great advice!

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I was going to say 'in for results' of clear-coating the car with a 1" disposable brush and rust-oleum clearcoat.

I've used their clear (spray) enamel on my RacerX rear LCA's, which I got before they were anodizing anything, so they were raw aluminum. It has helped, but road debris has made the front of the arms pockmarked. Not much to do about it.