Cheap paint job.... Check out this thread...

[MontrealBronco]

There are different properties to the Tremclad, its something like long oil base and the U.S Rustoleum is not , from the thread the Tremclad hardens much faster..

Ah... I was under the impression it was the same stuff... No matter, I guess the basic idea is the same....

Jeff

 

[rutwad]

I want to try this. Is there anywhere to buy tremclad now?

 

[broncomanbrad]

I want to try this. Is there anywhere to buy tremclad now?

Yup, Canada.

 

[Sbolt19]

Wish I had seen that thread 2 weeks ago. I am getting ready to paint my sister's Heep and I already have the paint and everything. I would definatly experiment on a Chrystler product before botching my Bronco.

 

[grant_71]

I am not suprised by his results, i think the only reason it turned out so well is the prep and sanding, with non metallic colors it is easy to fix screw-ups, sprayed on, or rolled on i guess you sand enough it will come out. I sprayed my frame with rustolem and it turned out great, (blueish gray) of course since i had a "professional" spray the rest of the truck he decided to spray random parts of the undercarrage with either primer or flat black crap paint The body is an entirely different story, looks like the guy painted it in a sand storm there is so much dirt in the clear, did not even blow the dust off when he started spraying. (I know this because the same washer was PAINTED OVER that was just sitting on the inner fender) The whole reason i had it done was so it would get done in a booth, i have done jobs in my shop (semi booth) with far better results. Sorry to jack the post, just needed to vent.

Grant

 

[68 Broncoholic]

I've always painted my vehicles. I'm no pro and found that I always paint thick and heavy which causes runs. No problem, I sand the runs and buff it out to a shine. If I have more paint I'll do a second coat (recomended) and reduce the paint flow so I don't have runs. Most times the second coat comes out great ready for a clear coat but occationally I get runs. If I do a quick wet sanding and polishing you would never know it had runs. You can also wet sand the clear and polish it for more shine!
A paint I really like is the polyurathane type (non sandable) and should be only used if you have painted before. My Bronco is gun metal blue with metallics so you apply this stuff in one direction which brings out the metallics without overspray. This has the clear in it so when it dries its super shinny, thick and very durable. You can't sand this stuff or the metallics will turn black and you have to recoat. I wouldn't recommend using it unless you know what you're doin. Otherwise its awesome stuff for offroad rigs that see the bush!

 

[Kansas Corey]

So.......

Anyone jumped on the bandwagon yet and given this a go with Rustoleum yet? If so, would love to see some pictures.

 

[mountain14er]

I've seen it done on some jeeps with impressive results. I plan on hitting my hardtop with white paint before I put it back on this winter. Then again, look at my signature, "ugly and fun."

 

[1977]

Keep in mind that tremclad, rustoleum has little UV protection as compared to standard automotive paints, which will cause fading eventually. Unless you keep your rigs garaged alot and don't live in a place that gets alot of sun- then you'd be much better off painting using real auto paint. If cost is an issue, then try Saddleups suggestion and go by the paint store for some "oops" paint. Tremclad, rustoleum also won't stand up to solvents, gasoline, oil being spilled on them nearly as well. Not trying to sound cynical, but if it was that easy everyone would be dong it wouldn't they?