DMage
05-24-2011, 03:47 PM
This How-to covers touching / cleaning up frame rust
Tools Required:
Jack Stands
Jack
Sanding block
Chisel/Screwdriver/something to scrape
Parts/Supplies Required:
POR-15 (silver or gray)
60/150/400 grit sandpaper
Paint brush
Krylon Smoke Gray
Mask
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Estimated Time for Completion: 2 hours work or more (may vary depending on how much you need to do, does not include dry time)
Difficulty Level: Novice
Procedure:
1. Chip away loose epoxy from the rusted areas, use something and scrape in around the hardened epoxy as some will chip off and will get you a better surface to prep/paint.
2. Sand down all rusted areas with 60 grit then 150 grit and try to blend epoxy down into bare frame.
3. Follow POR-15 instructions with prepping and cleaning surface. This will include using the supplied Marine Clean, and then prepping with Metal Ready. Please follow dry time instructions. Now go ahead and paint. Notice: POR-15 is a very watery paint until it begins to dry. This will require you to use small amounts and repeatedly go over until it begins to thicken.
4. Allow to dry overnight at least.
5. Go over with 400 grit sandpaper and grind down any bubbles or drips.
6. Spray over with Krylon paint.
Here are some before and after pictures:
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20061230-IMG_2372.jpg
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20070106-IMG_2395.jpg
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20070106-IMG_2373.jpg
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20070106-IMG_2401.jpg
Altogether I am happy with how it came out. I am sure you can make it look more stock/flat if you really sand it down flush. For me it was hard as I had the car on jack stands and wanted to touch up and stop the rust that was already there. The Krylon Smoke Gray paint does not match perfectly, its a bit darker gray, but I am sure after it gets dirty again you won't be able to tell the difference.
Tools Required:
Jack Stands
Jack
Sanding block
Chisel/Screwdriver/something to scrape
Parts/Supplies Required:
POR-15 (silver or gray)
60/150/400 grit sandpaper
Paint brush
Krylon Smoke Gray
Mask
Safety Glasses
Gloves
Estimated Time for Completion: 2 hours work or more (may vary depending on how much you need to do, does not include dry time)
Difficulty Level: Novice
Procedure:
1. Chip away loose epoxy from the rusted areas, use something and scrape in around the hardened epoxy as some will chip off and will get you a better surface to prep/paint.
2. Sand down all rusted areas with 60 grit then 150 grit and try to blend epoxy down into bare frame.
3. Follow POR-15 instructions with prepping and cleaning surface. This will include using the supplied Marine Clean, and then prepping with Metal Ready. Please follow dry time instructions. Now go ahead and paint. Notice: POR-15 is a very watery paint until it begins to dry. This will require you to use small amounts and repeatedly go over until it begins to thicken.
4. Allow to dry overnight at least.
5. Go over with 400 grit sandpaper and grind down any bubbles or drips.
6. Spray over with Krylon paint.
Here are some before and after pictures:
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20061230-IMG_2372.jpg
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20070106-IMG_2395.jpg
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20070106-IMG_2373.jpg
http://www.deloreanreborn.com/media/1/20070106-IMG_2401.jpg
Altogether I am happy with how it came out. I am sure you can make it look more stock/flat if you really sand it down flush. For me it was hard as I had the car on jack stands and wanted to touch up and stop the rust that was already there. The Krylon Smoke Gray paint does not match perfectly, its a bit darker gray, but I am sure after it gets dirty again you won't be able to tell the difference.