Krylon primer and paint for suspension and rear axle?

Man, is it ever!

The prep must have been DAMN good to end up with that!

 

Ive started using the "appliance epoxy" for all my hard use items, works like a dream

 

Have used basic Krylon for decades. Never a problem and looks fine - easy touch ups too.

David

 

Painted my 8.75 rear with gloss black krylon over 5 years ago, It has been my daily driver ever since and still looks as good as the day I painted it.....



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Yep! Straight out of the can. No prep work other than to scuff the tanks down with a red scotchbright pad on a brand new radiator. 'Course, I've emptied a can or two of spray paint in my day! But really, this stuff is a little heavier than the standard Rust-O-Leum and much heavier than krylon. It shoots beautifully and lays down very nicely and is rock hard. Elpolacko and I have been using it on chassis stuff for years now.

 

Super! 85 and you warmed the can?

 

There you have it! I am going to continue to use krylon like I have been.

 

Have you thought about brushing on a good quality chassis paint. It will be much cheaper to start with and there is no paint loss through over-spray.

I did my O/T cyclecar in Tekaloid (a commercial vehicle coach enamel) and it looks like it has been powedercoated - the paint is formulated so that brush marks drop out.

 

I just did my rear end in the basement this winter, and used the duplicolor rust- fix stuff. Seems pretty good, it hardened to a black color and was very easily painted over.
Of course I'll no for sure when I reinstall everything and put it to the test in the elements.

 

Yup! The only time I don't warm the can is when it's 115 or so around these parts; 85 around here is damn near jacket weather... I always run my sink in the kitchen as hot as it will go and let the cans soak for about 10 minutes before I shoot. I hear guys always talk about spray cans sputtering and clogging among other problems, I just don't ever seem to have. Heating the paint up seems to let it flow and lay down lots better too.

 

We have had GREAT luck with Krylon for suspension parts. Quick dry time is my favorite feature, which allows you to recoat several times for better appearance and longevity. If you use the regular Krylon, you can choose a semi-gloss option (black is #1613). They used to offer a semi-flat number which was a touch glossier than primer, but less than semi-gloss, which I haven't found in a while. If I have the gloss/flat thing backwards, as to what is still available, just look for the number. Get several cans, you will like it!!!

Rattlecan 101: Clear tip after use by spraying upside down til color stops coming out, wipe tip.