Durable Rattle Can Paint?

[GeoRoss]

My friend and I just finished welding up my rear bumper. I am considering either powder coating or just rattle canning it. I going to get a quote tomorrow. I may just have the arms and carriers powder coated and then rattle can the shell for ease of up keep.




If I go rattle can (after sanding/prep work) doing a Rustoleum primer first and then a semi-gloss black. What are some good, durable rattle can paints in a semi-gloss black?


Thanks

Ross

 

[my64fj40]

I've had good luck with Zero Rust out of the rattle can. It may not be something that can be found locally though.

 

[Pin_Head]

I tried about 4 different types (Rustoleum, Krylon, Plastikote and generic) enamel paint simultaneously on my cruiser and Plastikote Ultra Enamel was the clear winner. I have had it on for 8 years now and it is starting to oxidize. I need to redo it.

 

[Cruiserdrew]

Just an opinion, but regular Krylon is the best I have used. The problem with Rustoleum is that the paint gets eaten by brake cleaner. Krylon does not. I have not painted the whole truck, though, just the axles and undercarriage. Since the use of brake cleaner is an almost constant thing around Cruisers, IMHO the paint needs to be able to resist the effects of brake cleaner.

 

[splitshot]

Ross, I've had good luck with Dem-cote, Grainger sells it.

But, that hammered finish powdercoat would look pretty sweet

 

[GeoRoss]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I just got back from the powder coater. $200 including sandblasting. I am going to powder coat. There are so many options, but I will be going with a textured one for sure.

 

[splitshot]

Good choice. You and Alvin did a great job!

Who's doing the p-coat?

 

[GeoRoss]

Good choice. You and Alvin did a great job!

Who's doing the p-coat?

Perfection Powder Coating.



They did a great job on some lawn chairs for my mother. I just got a tour of their facilities. They have a 30 ft oven. They were just pulling out the frame for some big ole truck when I was going through. It was really amazing. They really seem to be good guys. The owner does a little wheeling and we talked abit about what kind of coatings and stuff.

Alvin will probably do his as well, but not immediately.

 

[splitshot]

They are the folks that did my rollcage, excellent job.

Soon as I get my rear bumper/tire carrier done I'm going to haul both front and rear to them. Have a good one, J

 

[Mace]

hammerlite does wonders..

 

[REZARF]

Great looking build up on that bumper!

Drew

 

[GeoRoss]

Great looking build up on that bumper!

Drew

Sadly I can take very little credit for this bumper. This is a DIY 4x4Labs rear bumper kit from Luke Porter. Essentially we (several others in AZ) got a pallet of pieces that we are in the process of welding together. If you have the tools it is not a hard project and takes a full weekend to get it to where you see it. There are parts that require two people as that sucker is heavy! Luke has done an amazing job with this kit. I don't know if he is planning on continuing though.

My friend Alvin (MaddBaggins) helped me get mine assembled. I helped him do his first and then we tackled mine next. My welding skills stink, so he did the welding and I did the grinding, test fitting and cutting when necessary.


I can't wait to get it on and leave it there. I dropped it off at the powder coater this morning.

 

[MoJ]

Rustoleum Industrial semi-gloss @ Home Depot (silver can). Wire brush the metal, wipe it down with acetone, and then two coats of primer followed by 3 coats of paint. Clean even steady sweeps across the surface and the finish will turn out excellent.

 

[Macgyver]

I've used the Rustoleum semigloss on 2 rigs and Plastikote one one and like it. The best part is, if you do go on the trail and get against a tree, bush or rock, a Scotchbrite pad to rough it up and another spray of the can is all it takes to make it new.

 

[informationjunky]

Nice bumper,,, tractor supply shops sell implement paint in rattle cans that pretty durable.

 

[FJ60Cam]

Sweet Bumper !

I also used some Rustoleum Industrial with good results, in durablility and finish. It definitely smells more "industrial" than the regular Rustoleum. Different solvent maybe? Seemed to dry faster as well.

 

[green73]

recently I have been trying Epoxy Appliance paint. So far it is holding upon the front bumper and hoop. It is a little more expensive than the standard Krylon/Rustoleum stuff though. Following the instructions it has held up well. But it has only been 1 year since I used it.

 

[okie]

one type of paint i like is duplicolor. might not be as tough as hammerite but it definatly holds it color. I live in cali under the hot sun and painted my camaro with this 2 years ago and hasn't even faded. Its nice. as far as durability in a can? go with hammerite.

 

[Jakes40]

I like duplicolor's engine pant it seems to hold up to dings and cemicals the best.
IMO

 

[Leaping Deer]

I like duplicolor's engine pant it seems to hold up to dings and cemicals the best.
IMO

I painted the center caps on my Tacoma with this and it holds up pretty well even after I scrub them to keep the brake dust off.