yep thats the way its done, what compresser are you using
just for other folks future reference .
Doesn't $300 sound high for frame sandblasting?
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just for other folks future reference .
I used 6 bags of silica, here is a pic of the in progress, with a blasted finish, which I must say "shines like a nickel"
vtcruiser60
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Thanks for the pics adn discussion.
I talked with my guy again yesterday, and his $300 quote was for a large frame adn axles from a caddy. He is a Jeep enthusiast and thinks doing teh 40 frame will be less, probably a little over two hours work (at a lawyers rate of $115 an hour). Jesus...that is twice the mechanics rate.
I have a pressure pot and small compressor. I can get small jobs done, but am starting to think that timewise it makes sense to outsource the frame and axle project. I gotta keep looking around though...
I talked with my guy again yesterday, and his $300 quote was for a large frame adn axles from a caddy. He is a Jeep enthusiast and thinks doing teh 40 frame will be less, probably a little over two hours work (at a lawyers rate of $115 an hour). Jesus...that is twice the mechanics rate.
I have a pressure pot and small compressor. I can get small jobs done, but am starting to think that timewise it makes sense to outsource the frame and axle project. I gotta keep looking around though...
The compressor is a 250 cu. Ingersol Rand. It did take me less than an hour. It did however take about an hour for set up. And that fricken frame is HEAVY.
If you have any paint ? to put on that frame, lemme know
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If you have any paint ? to put on that frame, lemme know
Well my frame paint questions are more out of laziness...i could do a search.
I am interested in learnign about the urethane coatings. I recall reading something about 2-3 step epoxy coatings which sound quite durable....more stout than powder coating which tend to chip.
My goal is to complete a reasonable frame off rehab/restoration. I have some surface rust on the frame, no cracks(at least not visible), some minor shackle repair work (welding some gussets, etc.). I want to coat it well to last, and be accomodating for mild-moderate wheeling.
So...what are the prime and paint options for a blasted frame?
You could also have it galvanized. See my build thread below. There's also some paint discussion in there.
I did a 2 component urethane primer/finish, that I would put up against any paint system anywhere, period. Check my build thread for those pics.
I have done salt trucks with the same system. I can buy the primer and finish for under $100.00 . Ya thats right.
dam thats cheapI did a 2 component urethane primer/finish, that I would put up against any paint system anywhere, period. Check my build thread for those pics.
I have done salt trucks with the same system. I can buy the primer and finish for under $100.00 . Ya thats right.
IS THERE A BAKE TIME ON THAT PAINT AFTER MIXING
dam caps
typically the post life on all of the pinnacle lines is about4 hours.
The primer I have used is stratum(gray) and about the same pot life.
The primer I have used is stratum(gray) and about the same pot life.
I know its too late and nowhere near you....BUT....
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1127050&postcount=8
Not to mention, all the non painted parts are still rust free Gotta L O V E Utar
Good luck
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1127050&postcount=8
Not to mention, all the non painted parts are still rust free
Gotta L O V E UtarGood luck
wow I checked your thread, that schtuff looks GREAT! Really nice quality looking componentsI know its too late and nowhere near you....BUT....
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=1127050&postcount=8
Not to mention, all the non painted parts are still rust free
Good luck
I used granite (if that is what you are refferring to) to do this frame. I have a friend locally that does industrial trucks, but only his own. He also etch primed it for me, and I shot it with PPG chassis paint which was around $45, iirc.
It took a buddy and me a full day to do it, and we used about $200 in materials.
I would pay the $300 if they are using granite. The best part about that is no black crap everywhere when you do it, just rake it back into the driveway, it is stone dust.
It took a buddy and me a full day to do it, and we used about $200 in materials.
I would pay the $300 if they are using granite. The best part about that is no black crap everywhere when you do it, just rake it back into the driveway, it is stone dust.
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another shot of it. The frame was pretty crusty, and it did a great job.
Don't mind the low/missed spots, my paint skills truly suck. It was supposed to be a matte finish, but I layed it on a bit heavy. This was my second time using a $20 crappy siphon feed, but the paint went on pretty well for being shot at 50 degrees outside, at night, with one shop light. I rolled it into the warm garage and gave it a few days to cure.
Don't mind the low/missed spots, my paint skills truly suck. It was supposed to be a matte finish, but I layed it on a bit heavy. This was my second time using a $20 crappy siphon feed, but the paint went on pretty well for being shot at 50 degrees outside, at night, with one shop light. I rolled it into the warm garage and gave it a few days to cure.
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thats a purty frame
thanks. actually, It is a truck that I am building for/ with a friend. My frame is toast, and in need of another one.
$300 would be cheap for mine. The scale is pretty thick in places.
A hot nasty job.
I'll start doing it myself and that will convince me to take it to someone with more powerful equipment.
A hot nasty job.
I'll start doing it myself and that will convince me to take it to someone with more powerful equipment.
My frame cost me 150 cash It was pretty clean though I do have to say, looks as though the PO pressure washed it down before I got it. He uses exclusivly Garnett (yea the precious stone) its a pinkish color, the frame was grey with a pink tint when it was done. There was a BIG pink clowd folowing me down the road when I left with it on the trailer. 
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Well, I guess being in NW Georgia may be a plus because I found a guy who charges $110 an hour to sandblast and he said a frame typically takes him an hour and a half but usually runs no more then $200. I saw his work and he did a great job on some of the stuff in his shed awaiting pickup. So I guess it is market specific. Said if I call and make an appointment, I can drop it off and pick it up the following day.
