Frame Colors

[LSRbbs]

Is there a correct color for frames? I'm in the planning stages for pulling the body off my 1973 2500 M and want to repair and repaint the frame. Thankfully only a small bit of rot on an outrigger and want to put the spare tire mount back in as previous owner 'upgraded' the car by chopping that out.

Neil.

1. 2728

[chris52]

As far as I know they were all black.
Chris

[Dollyman1850]

Black.
But personally 7024 Gloss grey always looks good as a frame colour and if you get any corrosion or cracking it shows up better.
N.

[Astacus]

Black, I think, but of course the answer is any colour you like!

[Moto]

I'd use black top coat but a different colour beneath to show up any damage or missed patches when painting.

[phillpot]

Moto said:

I'd use black top coat but a different colour beneath

Red Oxide

[Astacus]

I wouldn't use red oxide. Its rust inhibiting properties are rather poor. If you are hand/spray painting the chassis there are several very good epoxy mastics available now. Alternatively you could try POR15. I have used it on pickled rusty metal, i.e. rusty metal that has been treated with acid to derust it, leaving a pocked, etched surface. It comes in several colours and painting grey first and then black helps you see which bits you've missed.

[the other tim]

A previous discussion http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...