Get a bunch of guys together and have them rock the frame after you put
paint in it. Just buy them overalls and gloves.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: "Daniel Neuman" <dneuman@hodge.sfsu.edu>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 4:01 PM
Subject: Re[2]: Three guys and a roadster
> Daniel,
>
> "Some simple green...". Are you talking about money, it's never simple to
> come by! ;)
>
> After this talk about POR-15, I think I'll go this route with my '68
frame. I've
> got the pressure washer (and I'll pick up a bucket of green wash), and
lots of
> rubber gloves. I've read the talk about using disposable brushes with
POR-15.
>
> Is there any way to blow the stuff into the inside cavities of the frame?
The
> last frame I chopped up showed lots of nooks and crannies full of rust. I
don't
> think I (or anyone else) can afford to dip the frame into this stuff.
>
> Fred - So.SF
>
> ________________________ Reply Separator _________________________
> >Subject: Re: Three guys and a roadster
> >Author: Daniel Neuman <dneuman@hodge.sfsu.edu>
> >Date: 6/4/2001 10:57 AM
> >
> >
> >I vote for the POR-15 also. It will be much cheaper and easier to do
> >than the powder coating. I coated my rear suspension springs and all
> >over a year ago and it still looks great.
> >Surface prep really is not that much of a problem. Leave the rusty
> >surface jsut make sure that its absolutly clean as in degreased. With a
> >pressure washer and some simple green thats an easy task.
> >Daniel 69 2000
> >SF CA
> >
> > Brian,
> >
> > Victor was in favor of POR-15. Said it goes on easy as long as you don't
> > over do it. One coat is all you need. Very durable when against rocks
> > breaking it when you are driving the car. Most of the work will be going
> > into wire brushing and prepping the frame. Can you say elbow grease?
> >
> > Powder coating seems to be the restoration shop choice as the coat is
> > "baked" on, but some have said it is not as durable. Roman showed me his
> > front sway bar which he painted with rustoleum paint and said he has
done a
> > lot of driving and it still looks great. Personally, I am tending
towards
> > the POR-15 solution.
> >
> > Andrew Murphy
> > 64 1500
> > 67 2000
> > SoCalROC
> >
> >
> > From: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
> > Reply-To: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
> > To: "Datsun Roadster Mailing list" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Subject: RE: Three guys and a roadster
> >
> > Sounds very nice to have so many roadsters in such close proximity. You
> > guys out west are lucky - enjoy it. I'm always quite alone in my
garage. By
> > the way - what was the consensus on powder coating vs. POR-15 for the
frame?
> > (That oughta start a discussion)
> > Brian
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > One of the things that I enjoy most about Datsun Roadsters are the
people. I
> > have never been disappointed whenever I have asked for help with my
cars.
> > People who own these cars also love to help others.
> >
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