Painted with chassis black..

 

ohh... thats pretty cool!

 

That looks really nice!
Did you put any kind of protectant on it?

 

What colour is your face after all that painting? I assume you were doing a lot of it lying on your back?

Looks great, and will protect it.

 

I think its a bit crazy to paint underneath your car where you don't even see it but whatever floats your boat.... Did you do the gastank as well? All in good fun........

 

Thanks. I'm not sure what you mean about the protectant?

 

I got a little on me.... But for a few hours work. I think it will be well worth it. A lot of people think it's not necessary but. IMO I've seen a lot of cars underneath (everyday) without any undercoating or paint. And I don't care they almost all start to rust in a few years. I really think this will help. Like I said IMO...

 

What kind of paint was used?

 

From napa. Chassis black. It's supposed to be really tuff... If you want i will get the # off the can. But they told me it only comes in one gallon cans. But I have a lot of use for it so I bought a gallon...

 

Was it spray on? I'd like to do that to mine too, especially with all the Salt and crap on the roads here in Co.

 

No it wasn't spray can, but you might be able to find something.

 

I think that it looks great ! Nice work. How did you apply it ? I noticed that you did not hit the exhuast, or heat shields - did you remove any parts to make it easier to paint ? Did you have to prep the surfaces ? Wow ... how long did it take you ? Thanks for taking the pics and sharing your hard work

 

Used a spray gun. Just careful not to get it on things by adjusting spray & shooting from many angles. Wiped down everything with wax & grease remover. Covered entire car & taped up alond bottom to stop overspray... Took me about 3-4 hours total. Jacking up car removing wheels & everything.

 

Good job....great idea!

 

I just ordered from por-15 www.por15.com. You can get a catalog and do everything from new wheels, old wheels, and the underneath. My car is in the shop getting striped and the shop guy said that parts already had some rust and it's never even seen rain since I got it. Just sitting in the garage and some areas are rusting already. Por-15 is a rust inhibitor/destroyer and they also have a chassis coat (gloss and semi-gloss). I intend to put it on the first decent weekend we get here in Ohio (whenever that may be). It will take some time but I think it's an investment that will be wort it. The "Mix-pack" is 38.95 and has 3 cans of por-15 and 3 cans of the chassis black cote.

 

I did get one of their catalogs but haven't ordered anything. Was thinking about trying some of their stuff on some other projects. Have you used any of their products?

 

haven't used their products before but I have talked to a guy with a 2001 cobra that did it and he said you could still eat off the frame area today. Since he is meticilous? on what he does, I would totally believe him.

 

You can buy chassis black in a spray bomb at www.eastwood.com.

Restoring classic Mustangs, I have always been very happy with the quality of everything they sell, including chassis black spray paint.

 

Wow. Not bad. Good work.

 

I've used alot of POR15 products. Let me give you a few tips:
1. Go to the grocery store, or Smart& Final, warehouse club, etc and buy a box of food handlers gloves (the kind that don't fit tight, so you can change often)
2. Also at the store buy some Tea Tree Oil. Mix this in with your soap or shampoo to clean off any POR15 you get on you. DO NOT let it dry on you.
3. Use small foam brushes like you can find at craft stores
4. Make sure you do not get a lot on the brush and lightly drag across the surface. The light streaks wil go away when it dries.
5. Make sure to top coat with Chassis coat. The POR15 is tough but will get broken down if constantly beat on (as it would under a car)