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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-08-2015, 10:33 PM

I'm thinking I might brush on two coats of Bill Hirsch Black Chassis Undercarriage. I feel I can get the nooks and crannies better, and I'm pretty good with a brush. So I'm wondering, have you brushed on? Did you brush on primer as well? Were you happy with the results?

Still pondering how far I need to go on the frame, scuff Vs down to metal. I suppose I could do some research and have it blasted.......................................Not sure I want to remove the leaf springs. I figure I can get them "looking" like new anyway, and if ever they need replacing, all is equal anyway. Cutting a corner so to speak. New exhaust system though. Can't wait to see the price on that. I hear the guy is outstanding. Today I asked him what his hours were......"9am-10pm".

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-08-2015, 11:16 PM

Found a place that does soda blasting. Maybe I can work something out while the exhaust is off. At this point I'm just working under the "missing" bed. The rest comes later. The body guy and I are working our way forward, not all at once.

**special-K** · 06-09-2015, 08:46 AM

I se Masterseries because I am really sold on it and I know they actually make their product. The owner is a chemist who used to work for POR-15 and quit to start his own company when the cheapened down the product. I recommend brushing over spraying. It self levels, as far as looks goes. You will get a better coat of finish and not miss a spot. If you hit it at all, it's a good coat. With spray, and all the blow-by and various hidden angles, you tend to miss spots or barely cover others. You find out when you see the rust later on.

ol'blu72 · 06-09-2015, 09:48 AM

I used POR-15 on my frame and engine and am happy with the results, except on the headders. I used their high temp and it is flaking off.

cdowns · 06-09-2015, 02:04 PM

I've used brush on paint por 15 rustoleum bill hirsh and ace hardware enamel have been pretty happy with the resuls on all the progects that i've done like that and had goord long lasting results on my daily drivers

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-09-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I se Masterseries because I am really sold on it and I know they actually make their product. The owner is a chemist who used to work for POR-15 and quit to start his own company when the cheapened down the product. I recommend brushing over spraying. It self levels, as far as looks goes. You will get a better coat of finish and not miss a spot. If you hit it at all, it's a good coat. With spray, and all the blow-by and various hidden angles, you tend to miss spots or barely cover others. You find out when you see the rust later on.

Thanks again K. I'll look into Masterseries. Incidentally, I called the soda blaster today. His attitude sucks so he won't be getting my business. I may end up stripping this down the hard way.

**michael bustamante** · 06-09-2015, 05:04 PM

weve all done the hard way. thats what makes us dedicated.

i brushed my por-15 and it looks and survives well

blongdon · 06-09-2015, 07:43 PM

So do you paint over the nuts and bolts with this stuff? Seems it might come back to haunt you if you ever had to remove anything.
Good luck!

notsolo · 06-09-2015, 08:39 PM

I also use Master series, and I like the silver. Anytime you can brush it on you will get better adhesion, you can spray on a 2nd coat of the same or top coat with just about anything including base coat. ....matter of time how far you want to get into your project, painting over nuts and bolts is not ideal but stripping down to a bare frame takes a while.....http://www.masterseriescoatings.com

**leddzepp** · 06-09-2015, 10:18 PM

Brushed on POR 15, very happy with results. Been using it well over 20 years and will keep doing so. I'm sure there are other products that are the same thing, but I'm not changing when I don't see the need.

Dustytrix · 06-09-2015, 10:36 PM

Master series silver for me too. But I sprayed what I can and brushed where I couldn't spray. But wear gloves, even lacquer thinner won't get it off your hands.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-09-2015, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by blongdon

So do you paint over the nuts and bolts with this stuff? Seems it might come back to haunt you if you ever had to remove anything.
Good luck!

There really aren't many bolts where I'm at (bed frame). The exhaust system will be new anyway, as will the shocks. That leaves the leaf springs. Light brush strokes around the bolts should do it.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-09-2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

weve all done the hard way. thats what makes us dedicated.

i brushed my por-15 and it looks and survives well

Unless I can make some arrangements, I'll be stripping down the frame the hard way. Not sure on scuff Vs down to metal yet. But I did find out today I have an allotment of vacation time due me. That with the regular, it's three weeks on one week off for the balance of the year.

I'll need it too. Once the bed is done the painter will be ready for the cab. My first restoration, so I'm fairly green. This website has helped A LOT.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-09-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustytrix

Master series silver for me too. But I sprayed what I can and brushed where I couldn't spray. But wear gloves, even lacquer thinner won't get it off your hands.

I'm reading up on it. That may be the ticket. What did you guys use for a top coat?

Shaky · 06-10-2015, 05:46 AM

I used this stuff on the recommendation of a friend. It's better than regular paint, but nowhere as good as the POR-15 type stuff. For the amount of work I did, I should have ponied-up for the better product.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-10-2015, 10:55 PM

I'm reading up on Master series "silver". Did you guys use their top coat or other?

Took a wire brush on drill to a few areas, the existing is real solid. But then I watched someone use aircraft paint remover on powder coat...........That's the ticket. Going down to metal, the "hard" way.

**PowerdbyChevy79** · 06-11-2015, 12:15 AM

brushed on POR-15 and topcoated with John Deere Blitz Black..it came out good...no complaints from my end yet.

06-08-2015, 10:33 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I'm thinking I might brush on two coats of Bill Hirsch Black Chassis Undercarriage. I feel I can get the nooks and crannies better, and I'm pretty good with a brush. So I'm wondering, have you brushed on? Did you brush on primer as well? Were you happy with the results? Still pondering how far I need to go on the frame, scuff Vs down to metal. I suppose I could do some research and have it blasted.......................................Not sure I want to remove the leaf springs. I figure I can get them "looking" like new anyway, and if ever they need replacing, all is equal anyway. Cutting a corner so to speak. New exhaust system though. Can't wait to see the price on that. I hear the guy is outstanding. Today I asked him what his hours were......"9am-10pm". __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-08-2015 at 10:57 PM.

06-08-2015, 11:16 PM	#2
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? Found a place that does soda blasting. Maybe I can work something out while the exhaust is off. At this point I'm just working under the "missing" bed. The rest comes later. The body guy and I are working our way forward, not all at once. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-08-2015 at 11:55 PM.

06-09-2015, 08:46 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I se Masterseries because I am really sold on it and I know they actually make their product. The owner is a chemist who used to work for POR-15 and quit to start his own company when the cheapened down the product. I recommend brushing over spraying. It self levels, as far as looks goes. You will get a better coat of finish and not miss a spot. If you hit it at all, it's a good coat. With spray, and all the blow-by and various hidden angles, you tend to miss spots or barely cover others. You find out when you see the rust later on. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2015, 09:48 AM	#4
ol'blu72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 333	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I used POR-15 on my frame and engine and am happy with the results, except on the headders. I used their high temp and it is flaking off. __________________ Brad 72 Blazer CST 350/350/205

06-09-2015, 02:04 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I've used brush on paint por 15 rustoleum bill hirsh and ace hardware enamel have been pretty happy with the resuls on all the progects that i've done like that and had goord long lasting results on my daily drivers __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-09-2015, 05:04 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,818	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? weve all done the hard way. thats what makes us dedicated. i brushed my por-15 and it looks and survives well __________________ 1967custom

06-09-2015, 07:43 PM	#8
blongdon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: bothell wa Posts: 14	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? So do you paint over the nuts and bolts with this stuff? Seems it might come back to haunt you if you ever had to remove anything. Good luck!

06-09-2015, 08:39 PM	#9
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,452	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I also use Master series, and I like the silver. Anytime you can brush it on you will get better adhesion, you can spray on a 2nd coat of the same or top coat with just about anything including base coat. ....matter of time how far you want to get into your project, painting over nuts and bolts is not ideal but stripping down to a bare frame takes a while.....http://www.masterseriescoatings.com __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

06-09-2015, 10:18 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,989	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? Brushed on POR 15, very happy with results. Been using it well over 20 years and will keep doing so. I'm sure there are other products that are the same thing, but I'm not changing when I don't see the need. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-09-2015, 10:36 PM	#11
Dustytrix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Petal,Ms. Posts: 428	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? Master series silver for me too. But I sprayed what I can and brushed where I couldn't spray. But wear gloves, even lacquer thinner won't get it off your hands.

06-10-2015, 05:46 AM	#15
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I used this stuff on the recommendation of a friend. It's better than regular paint, but nowhere as good as the POR-15 type stuff. For the amount of work I did, I should have ponied-up for the better product. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

06-10-2015, 10:55 PM	#16
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? I'm reading up on Master series "silver". Did you guys use their top coat or other? Took a wire brush on drill to a few areas, the existing is real solid. But then I watched someone use aircraft paint remover on powder coat...........That's the ticket. Going down to metal, the "hard" way. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-10-2015 at 11:46 PM.

06-11-2015, 12:15 AM	#17
PowerdbyChevy79 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 740	Re: Brush-on chassis paint - Happy with results? brushed on POR-15 and topcoated with John Deere Blitz Black..it came out good...no complaints from my end yet. __________________ 1966 C10 "Mary" 1972 C10 Cheyenne "Betty" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=847364 1976 C35 Sierra Grande "Mr. Harvey" 1979 C10 Silverado "The BIG TEN" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=841339 1982 C10 Silverado "Lucy" C10 Club Texas -HMIC



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