Steel-It paint

[rcmbronc]

Anyone tried this chassis paint. Steel-It. Seems like a lot of off road racing support.

 

[Broncobowsher]

This is the stainless steel paint? I've heard good things about it but never tried it.

 

[NicksTrix]

good stuff. comes in black now too.

the 2 step process version is amazingly tuff and looks great.

 

[rcmbronc]

Two step? Does it need primer and then cover ?

Black would be good

Best place to buy it?

 

[NicksTrix]

they have a few different versions. the 2 step is and a @ b component style mix and it's 2 steps.
they also offer a version in spray cans. it obviously is a different formula. the black is avail in cans.
i used the 2 step on some auto trans cases and it was impressive. you can run them through a hot tank afterwards and couldn't tell you did. did some tie rods and a few other parts.

 

[rcmbronc]

Do you remember the part number on the two step. I see some are epoxy two part that are mixed and then applied. Looking for a chassis coat.

 

[snipes243]

Nick, I was reading it and it said it had some chemical resistance, but didn't say which ones. just curious have you dropped any brake clean, oil, gas, and ps fluid one it?

 

[ame]

I used the spray can Steel-it on my King shocks, holding up great!

 

[BanditBronco]

I have used it on my Warn 8274 rebuild and also shot my shorty headers with it as well. It is legit, I would and will definitely use it again, looking forward to trying the black.

 

[rcmbronc]

Did you use the aerosol spray can or the quart/gallon and then spray or brush?

 

[Bronco4x4]

The off roaders use the single stage directly over steel and weld repair through the coating. There is a video on youtube. They do offer a free sample. I was going to spray my roll bar but changed my mind.

 

[rcmbronc]

If a guy used the Aerosol cans for painting a frame how many cans do you think it would take.

 

[NicksTrix]

snipes, yes chemicals don't do a thing tho the two part.

 

[ame]

The off roaders use the single stage directly over steel and weld repair through the coating. There is a video on youtube. They do offer a free sample. I was going to spray my roll bar but changed my mind.

Eh I tried welding through it on some test pieces , it would have to be a really thin coating to have any decent weld, best to still remove the coating first.

 

[Crush]

Anyone got pics of the product, both in the can and after application??

 

[Bronco4x4]

The single stage comes in quart/gallon containers and spray cans.

 

[BanditBronco]

Did you use the aerosol spray can or the quart/gallon and then spray or brush?

I just used the spray can, it has decent coverage. I have only ever purchased one can and did the winch, headers, and a few misc. bits before it was finally out.

Definitely do two light coats like the can says. Because the stuff is metal its heavy and can run pretty easy. It also evens out pretty well during dry time though. You won't be stoked on how it looks when you paint it, but when its dry you will be impressed on how it laid down.

 

[JB Fab]

Nick, thanks for posting (just in time) that it comes in black now! I have a bunch of stuff to coat next week.
I ordered two gallons yesterday.
After the demo I saw at the off-road expo last year, I am sold.

Wild Powersports is one of the largest distributors

http://wildpowersports.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=steel

 

[duffymahoney]

We use it at work (Brewery) for a few years, works awesome.

 

[duffymahoney]

I would be tempted to do a frame in it instead of powder coat, since it can be welded and touched up.