Thread: Chassis Prep 65 truck frame

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Ok I had more time then money and probably did a little to much to the frame. Now I need to start putting it back together
I will post pics up ASAP.
I done some welding on the frame to fill in most of the holes on the frame trying not to do to much damage I used a brass block on the back side and kept weld to a minimum. Where do I go from here to get ready for paint? I dont think I can use bondo on the frame any other fillers to use here?

I use Evercoat fillers on most everything, they have a product compatible with any surface or material. "Bondo" is nothing but a brand name left over from the days of lousy fillers that were notorious for cracking, shrinking, or just falling off!

Are you having the frame powder coated or wet painted. If powder coated, check with the shop that you are going to take it to. They might just want you to leave it to them.

Just so you know, powder fills in quite a bit of small imperfections.

Ok , thanks guys thats some good info. I have not decided to powder coat or spray the frame. I have access to a spray booth and oven, well for a few dollars but fairly cheap I would buy the powder coating though. I can also spray the frame here at home also.

For me you cannot beat two coats of two part epoxy primer, followed by the color coat of your choice, either single stage or base coat/clear coat. The epoxy bonds tight to clean steel, and the top coat is easily repairable. If you're going that way get all of your cutting, welding & grinding done, then hit it with primer before you use any type of filler, then once smooth & ready prime it again, or spot prime if your fill areas are small. Filler is best encased in primer, IMO.

I agree with RS when it comes to using good primers and epoxy topcoats.
If you are going to get it powdered, then you must use the metal fillers.