Painting roll cage - need advise

[methcat]

http://www.rustoleumibg.com/images/documents/VK9300 System_RO-09_2295990.pdf

kinda pricey for spray can, but for small jobs this stuff is pretty slick. real, compartmentalized 2k epoxy primer in a spray can. you have to activate it via a button on the bottom, then use it up before the pot life. $20-30 a can....

they make a 2k clear top coat too....

 

[broncobilly72]

Mines covered with insulation rubber and black tape....easier on the head on those bumpy rides.

 

[motoman]

Steve and I have had great luck with VHT Rollbar and Chassis paint

http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/rollbarchassis/

You can get it at O'Reilly's or numerous places online and won't break the bank

 

[bknbronco]

since i bought a paintgun last year i vowed never to rattle can anything ever again in my life. Rattle can paint just sucks and sometimes doesnt end up being that cheep.

Id wipe it down with cleaner, sand and scuff, the wipe down again and prime with epoxy mixed as a sealer then topcoat with a single stage what ever color you want. Black is always a good choice because either i have some around or it dont hurt to have some left over. Id like to try the flattening agant in it some time.

I have tossed around the idea of using up the raptor-x i have, on my cage, if i get around to it soon.

POR is nice if you dont have a gun and can only brush, it goes on nice and self levels. BUT the UV resistant topcoat brushes on like crap and look like shat!! You can get the POR topcoat in a rattle can and thats looks much better. The POR does go a SUPER long way, but the whole system starts to get knida spendy for what it is.

 

[joshd1971bronco]

I'm getting ready to finish my roll cage as well as was planning on doing the following (it's a bare steel home-built cage):

1) Clean thoroughly with lacquer thinner
2) Prep entire cage with POR's 'Metal Ready' to etch the steel
3) Brush on POR-15 semi-gloss black
4) Top coat with semi-gloss krylon or implement paint or something.

Since the POR is not UV stable (from a color standpoint) I want to top coat it to get a nice long lasting finish. But WHEN (not if) it get's scratched, it will likely only scratch the top coat (that POR is tough stuff) and I can easily touch it up.

Anyone have any tips / tricks for topcoating OVER POR?

 

[allenfahey]

I'm getting ready to finish my roll cage as well as was planning on doing the following (it's a bare steel home-built cage):

1) Clean thoroughly with lacquer thinner
2) Prep entire cage with POR's 'Metal Ready' to etch the steel
3) Brush on POR-15 semi-gloss black
4) Top coat with semi-gloss krylon or implement paint or something.

Since the POR is not UV stable (from a color standpoint) I want to top coat it to get a nice long lasting finish. But WHEN (not if) it get's scratched, it will likely only scratch the top coat (that POR is tough stuff) and I can easily touch it up.

Anyone have any tips / tricks for topcoating OVER POR?

I've top coated over top POR with Rustoleum, primer, and sealer. When you do make sure it's almost dry. It might take 2 hours but you should barely be able to leave a finger print in it. Put the top coat on dry, let sit a while then apply it normally. I've done it many times and no problems.

 

[ManTruck]

I have POR-15 on mine, and it was etched etc. Works great and as mentioned before when it is still a little tacky I coated with the spray bed liner as a top coat. Works great and easy to recover to freshen up if needed which it has not. I also have done my Bumpers and rock skis etc with the same process. My rock rash is easy to cover again when required.