Undercoating or paint?

Kerle_33 · Oct 16, 2014

I was looking to lift my truck 6 in. But then the bottom would be exposed and pretty visible and it is a rusty orange/brownish color so I was lookin to undercoat with the rubberized kind and do it my self. But didn't know wether to use a regular paint gun or not. Then I heard to just sand the rust ,primer it then paint it with some rust oleum. I don't know what one to go with. Any input or tips would be great. Also was looking to paint my calipers. Info on that would be awesome too.

gurowar · Oct 16, 2014

I would say do all of that as it is kind of useless to put an undercoating without removing the rust. Like you outline sand, prime paint and then put a rubberized undercoat. I see your in Pennsylvania so it would work better for you to do so with all the salt and snow.

NYCruiser · Oct 16, 2014

A lot easier to leave it unlifted. LOL

xb1230 · Oct 17, 2014

NYCruiser said:
A lot easier to leave it unlifted. LOL

But where is the fun in that? :pepper:

brantner22 · Oct 17, 2014

I just did the bottom of mine. I sanded mine down, cleaned it up, sprayed rust converter on spots that I couldn't get out and then I used gloss black rustoleum engine paint. I used about 6 cans so far on the frame and wheel wells, and I really like the way it looks. It's oil, water, and dirt resistant too. I just spray the bottom of my truck with the hose and the dirt literally falls right off. I plan to take pics soon. Just remember to follow the directions on the cans. I learned the hard way and sprayed the first coat, waited 48 hours and sprayed the second coat because all rustoleum cans I've used says within an hour of after 48 hours to recoat. Well I didn't read the can and it wrinkled the paint. I read the can and it says 7 days....ooppss...lol

As far as the calipers go, I just did mine in rustoleum red caliper paint and I LOVE it. I realized it's pretty much the exact same paint in the caliper paint and engine paint. Both durable and heat resistant. Hope this helps some.

mjd91 · Oct 17, 2014

If you undercoat it, I hope you either pay somebody to do your work or you never have to remove any nuts/bolts under there.

usaf2006 · Oct 18, 2014

I was thinkin about removing my bed and undercoating everything if I plan on moving back to Michigan. But for now that isnt happening. I may just do it for "fun" tho. Lol. Can you paint over the rubberized coating?

dwysywd · Oct 21, 2014

I used chassis saver aluminum. Went on smooth. Way easier than the black. Looks great and works even better. Don't spray anything unless you are really really good with spray. As for nuts and bolts, unlike undercoating, this protects your nuts and bolts and they are easier to remove should you have a need. It's $110 gal.
Took me five hours to do my 24 foot crew cab truck.

Sent from my bag phone...

carl0 · Oct 24, 2014

Another vote for Chassis Saver. Much cheaper than por15 and easier to apply.

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