Need some paint info...

GPSflyer · 02-01-2008, 01:02 AM

I guess I could have put this under general, but since its a towrig, I'll put it here....

I'd like to fix the bed on my ramp truck. The truck has lived in colorado its whole life, and is very rust free. But the bed looks like it wasn't prepped right before paint, and its all flaking off and bubbling. Im going to have the bed sandblasted, but I dont know what to paint it with to avoid this again. I want the bed repainted white, but is there a better primer to use before I paint it?

I was just wondering if any of you guys have had luck with a specific product.

Hoofmann · 02-01-2008, 01:18 AM

I dunno, how much for that '93?

GPSflyer · 02-01-2008, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Kebo

I dunno, how much for that '93?

It sold on ebay last week, $6900. Transport company is picking it up tomorrow to go to virginia. I just put a brand new injection pump on it, new tires, bed was linex'd, new tie rod ends & borgeson steering shaft.

The guy got a great deal.

Hoofmann · 02-01-2008, 01:25 AM

as soon as I get my '06 off my hands, I'm going to pick up a '93. mmmmm cheap truck payment.
edit: back to your regularly scheduled paint thread.

xj_man_646 · 02-01-2008, 08:15 AM

I would say some kind of implement primer would suit you well. Roam a Fleet Farm or TSC or something...the Apple Orchard I used to work at had beautiful tractors, once they re-painted them...with high quality paint they would keep looking good for a loooooong time.

xj_man_646 · 02-01-2008, 08:16 AM

Oh, how many miles were on that 1st gen?

VTJeepCJ84 · 02-01-2008, 08:36 AM

I've always had good luck with comercial coatings paint from Napa. I used some primer my dad had from Napa nad comercial coatings black on my jeep frame when I first built it. The paint was still good when the frame went in for scrap.

Leadfoot · 02-01-2008, 08:56 AM

Just POR it. That stuff is great.

GPSflyer · 02-01-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xj_man_646

Oh, how many miles were on that 1st gen?

230K

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Originally Posted by Leadfoot

Just POR it. That stuff is great.

I'll have to take a look at their website, do they sell a primer, or can you get that stuff in colors?

Ive used the normal black por15 on some suspension parts and its good stuff. They even have a warning on the lid telling you that the only thing that will take it off of your skin is time!

I just dont want to have any problems with the finish in the future, the truck is nice & presentable, but the bed looks like it went down with the titanic...

GPSflyer · 02-01-2008, 01:06 PM

This looks like the stuff! Ive beat on metal that had been por15'ed with a hammer and the stuff wouldn't come off. So now that I know they make a white paint, thats probably what I'll use.

Here it is, the toughest, most beautiful white coating you'll ever use. Like our internationally-famous POR-15, WHITECOTE cures to a rock-hard, non-porous finish that won't chip, crack, or peel when applied as directed. It's perfect for wrought iron patio furniture, plumbing fixtures, etc., because it's super-tough, not UV-sensitive, and brilliantly white. Use it to repair a bathtub or sink with chips or rust stains, or to paint and protect an old boat, trailer or RV, or anything that you want to be permanently white.

Leadfoot · 02-04-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GPSflyer

This looks like the stuff! Ive beat on metal that had been por15'ed with a hammer and the stuff wouldn't come off. So now that I know they make a white paint, thats probably what I'll use.
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I have done the same. Once I did that, I realized that I would be using POR 15 alot in the future.

02-01-2008, 01:02 AM	#1
GPSflyer Trail Guide Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,065	Need some paint info... I guess I could have put this under general, but since its a towrig, I'll put it here.... I'd like to fix the bed on my ramp truck. The truck has lived in colorado its whole life, and is very rust free. But the bed looks like it wasn't prepped right before paint, and its all flaking off and bubbling. Im going to have the bed sandblasted, but I dont know what to paint it with to avoid this again. I want the bed repainted white, but is there a better primer to use before I paint it? I was just wondering if any of you guys have had luck with a specific product. __________________ FFL 07

02-01-2008, 01:18 AM	#2
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crawlorado Posts: 5,914	I dunno, how much for that '93? __________________ '93 W250 5sp '99 TJ

02-01-2008, 01:25 AM	#4
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crawlorado Posts: 5,914	as soon as I get my '06 off my hands, I'm going to pick up a '93. mmmmm cheap truck payment. edit: back to your regularly scheduled paint thread. __________________ '93 W250 5sp '99 TJ

02-01-2008, 08:36 AM	#7
VTJeepCJ84 Trail Guide Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 2,516	I've always had good luck with comercial coatings paint from Napa. I used some primer my dad had from Napa nad comercial coatings black on my jeep frame when I first built it. The paint was still good when the frame went in for scrap. __________________ '84 CJ-7: mostly stock '07 Tundra

02-01-2008, 08:56 AM	#8
Leadfoot Trail Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,397	Just POR it. That stuff is great. __________________ 81 CJ7 4" Skyjacker lift, 1" body lift, 258 HEI/NV4500/Dana 300, Detroit lockers f/r, 35x14.50 Swampers, Warn M8000 and other misc stuff. 06 GMC 2500 HD CC/SB LBZ Duramax/Allison 6 speed - tow rig Reflexxion Cowl Hood, Denali Headlights, ATS Manifolds and up-pipes, Diamond Eye Turbo Back Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 Intake

02-01-2008, 01:06 PM	#10
GPSflyer Trail Guide Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,065	This looks like the stuff! Ive beat on metal that had been por15'ed with a hammer and the stuff wouldn't come off. So now that I know they make a white paint, thats probably what I'll use. Here it is, the toughest, most beautiful white coating you'll ever use. Like our internationally-famous POR-15, WHITECOTE cures to a rock-hard, non-porous finish that won't chip, crack, or peel when applied as directed. It's perfect for wrought iron patio furniture, plumbing fixtures, etc., because it's super-tough, not UV-sensitive, and brilliantly white. Use it to repair a bathtub or sink with chips or rust stains, or to paint and protect an old boat, trailer or RV, or anything that you want to be permanently white. __________________ FFL 07