Chassis Repaint on Non-powder coated frame

[Fauxbra]

Hi All, I have a 10 year old MkII with the original matte finish painted chassis....as I live near the beach in SoCal, and drive the car all the time, I have picked up a moderate amount of surface rust, primarily on the tubular frame, some on the connecting frame parts (my suspension is for the most part gloss black powdercoat). Anyway, I need to clean up the rust and refinish, and was wondering what you all have done on a finished car, meaning access limited. I have heard some, not much, about the POR 15, and hear that it can be applied with brush, meaning no real masking needed for overspray. Has anyone used on a completed car vs. bear frame? Can it be done without access to a rack to get car 6 FT off the ground? Can you see brush strokes or does paint self-level?

Anyone know of any shops in SoCal that do this, I have limited garage space.

Any better options with a different material?

Thanks, Neil

[CraigS]

I would just brush the POR15 on yourself. The advantage to this is that it is specifically made to P aint O ver R ust. So you want to knock of any scale, maybe wipe it w/ a piece of scotchbrite and then brush it on. Get some gloves and wear a long sleeve shirt and eye protection because it is very hard to get off your body. A jack, a couple of jackstands, some paper or an old beach towel to lay on and a handful of throw away brushes. and a weekend is all you need.

[RM1SepEx]

I did the tube frame on my electric reverse trike with POR15, works great, flows well to eliminate the brush strokes. Paint over it to maintain color, fades to an ugly not quite black grayish color with UV exposure. I'm going to use it to touch up my 818 powder coat

[Fauxbra]

Thanks for the advice, seems like you are both saying just do some light sanding then paint right on? I know the company says to you need use their Marine Clean and then their etching material as well (both of which seem really caustic!), and then paint, but you think not needed for just surface rust?

Thanks,

[RM1SepEx]

I like Eastwood's fast etch... I sand, fast etc, neutralize with water, dry, paint with POR15 and paint with black spray bomb