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carwash · 11-20-2008, 09:34 AM

i could hook you up jeff... say the word. will be heavy yes, but i bet only about 1000 pounds more than yours. and yes, won't crack.

jeepmanjeff · 11-20-2008, 06:33 PM

mine weighs 4,200 wet with me in it I think...

carwash · 11-20-2008, 06:58 PM

well, i will probably have 1500 pounds on you then.

carwash · 11-24-2008, 04:09 PM

Well, my painter left about an hour ago. Had the chassis, links, couple panels, etc all electrostatically painted. Amazing process, blew me away actually. Chassis charged negative, paint charged positive, just like powder coating, but no oven and it's done on-site, with no overspray at all. It's a perfectly clean and mess free process. Should be easier to paint match as well, powercoating is a ***** to paint match in a rattle can or spray. Painter left me about a quart of extra paint as well, ready to use for touch up.

Was primed first in a standard epoxy primer. The prep work to paint took me freakin' forever. Wiped it all twice with denatured alcohol after wirebrushing the entire thing. I wanted the paint to stick well and look good.

Here are some shots of it in prime. The primer isn't that different than the actual color. Went a little darker on the paint, close to a battleship gray. This paint mfr. called it "platform gray".

The paint application is bizarre. I was expecting a fog of paint, like an hvlp gun throws, but it was more like fine paint spatter drops coming out from an odd slinging ring. It wraps right around the tube covering almost the entire tube while painting from one side.

Some shots of it painted... I was amazed at the thickness of the paint and the high gloss that it dried with.

All that is required is that the part being painted can be grounded. he did this by tying into the ground of my shop through an outlet. I also had my links, supports, crossmember, bump cans, etc painted. I rigged up a piece of hanging metal, then hung each part from it by wired. This way he only had to attach to one part and the entire rack of parts was grounded. I did the two rear inner panels the same color as the chassis as well to make the outer panel pop more. they are aluminum, so we will cross or fingers to see how well the paint holds up on them.

One more money shot of the finished paintjob. Damn I'm happy. Now for the rebuild.

fabricator · 11-24-2008, 04:55 PM

looks good mike
congrads

KargoMaster · 11-24-2008, 05:17 PM

Nice!!! That looks super, super easy... (barring prep)

you working on it tomorrow/Wed... ??
you might get a visitor/assembler.

tjjeepjeep · 11-24-2008, 06:16 PM

Looking great Mike!!

mckeddie · 11-24-2008, 06:16 PM

when i worked at honda, that is how all the cars were painted in the surfacer booth, the cars had a negative charge, guns positive. you didn't even have to aim at hte cars to paint them (line 2 was painted by people, new line was robotic). it was awesome painting in there all night, really sucked when you got the gun close to your zipper though when touching the trigger, felt like someone was ripping your pubes out.

chasis looks awesome, can't wait to see it assembled and the skins painted! great choice of colors! i love a gray chasis!

carwash · 11-25-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KargoMaster

Nice!!! That looks super, super easy... (barring prep)

you working on it tomorrow/Wed... ??
you might get a visitor/assembler.

I don't think im gonna touch it until this weekend. I have spent WAY too much time out in the shop the past few weeks, and with the holidays coming up, i'm sure i will be a bit busy.

I also wanted to let it cure for a few days for sure, just to be sure it was not going to get fudged. I still need to do some axle prep and welding, etc. Have a motor to build, etc...

Will let you know when i'm gonna be back out there. I'm sure i will be itching before long.

11-20-2008, 09:34 AM	#1
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i could hook you up jeff... say the word. will be heavy yes, but i bet only about 1000 pounds more than yours. and yes, won't crack. __________________

11-20-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	mine weighs 4,200 wet with me in it I think... __________________ Keep them on all 4's

11-20-2008, 06:58 PM	#3
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	well, i will probably have 1500 pounds on you then. __________________

11-24-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Well, my painter left about an hour ago. Had the chassis, links, couple panels, etc all electrostatically painted. Amazing process, blew me away actually. Chassis charged negative, paint charged positive, just like powder coating, but no oven and it's done on-site, with no overspray at all. It's a perfectly clean and mess free process. Should be easier to paint match as well, powercoating is a ***** to paint match in a rattle can or spray. Painter left me about a quart of extra paint as well, ready to use for touch up. Was primed first in a standard epoxy primer. The prep work to paint took me freakin' forever. Wiped it all twice with denatured alcohol after wirebrushing the entire thing. I wanted the paint to stick well and look good. Here are some shots of it in prime. The primer isn't that different than the actual color. Went a little darker on the paint, close to a battleship gray. This paint mfr. called it "platform gray". The paint application is bizarre. I was expecting a fog of paint, like an hvlp gun throws, but it was more like fine paint spatter drops coming out from an odd slinging ring. It wraps right around the tube covering almost the entire tube while painting from one side. Some shots of it painted... I was amazed at the thickness of the paint and the high gloss that it dried with. All that is required is that the part being painted can be grounded. he did this by tying into the ground of my shop through an outlet. I also had my links, supports, crossmember, bump cans, etc painted. I rigged up a piece of hanging metal, then hung each part from it by wired. This way he only had to attach to one part and the entire rack of parts was grounded. I did the two rear inner panels the same color as the chassis as well to make the outer panel pop more. they are aluminum, so we will cross or fingers to see how well the paint holds up on them. One more money shot of the finished paintjob. Damn I'm happy. Now for the rebuild. __________________

11-24-2008, 04:55 PM	#5
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	looks good mike congrads __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

11-24-2008, 05:17 PM	#6
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	Nice!!! That looks super, super easy... (barring prep) you working on it tomorrow/Wed... ?? you might get a visitor/assembler. __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

11-24-2008, 06:16 PM	#7
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Looking great Mike!! __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

11-24-2008, 06:16 PM	#8
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	when i worked at honda, that is how all the cars were painted in the surfacer booth, the cars had a negative charge, guns positive. you didn't even have to aim at hte cars to paint them (line 2 was painted by people, new line was robotic). it was awesome painting in there all night, really sucked when you got the gun close to your zipper though when touching the trigger, felt like someone was ripping your pubes out. chasis looks awesome, can't wait to see it assembled and the skins painted! great choice of colors! i love a gray chasis! __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.