Rattlecan vs por15 vs Steelit vs

[Plumber'sCrack]

Painting all my link bars, tabs, new metal. Not a show truck, I beat on it. I'm thinking rattle can for easy touch up, really just want to keep the rust away and I know it will get scratched and dinged. Am I being cheap here?

 

[Plumber'sCrack]

Just a bog truck

 

[centexk5]

I’d rattle can.

 

[cheavyk10]

My vote is rattle can. Cheap and easy touch-ups.

 

[ZooMad75]

Get oil based tractor paint. Way better than regular stuff and only a couple bucks per can more. Way more durable than rustolem.

 

[Bigb55]

Tractor enamel paint. You can add a enamel hardener for a tougher finish.

I did my whole underside and frame with Rust-Oleum tractor enamel + a hardener. Easy to apply. Easy to touch up. Will help prevent rust but it won't hide it.

 

[fordsucks!]

For the fresh metal, I think spray Rustoleum is best. I found por-15 only works on old rusty ass shit with a ton of prep. No experience with steel it but I've heard great things

 

[Babaganoosh]

Rustoleum has a similar product to steel it for like 7 bucks

 

[Plumber'sCrack]

Went with rattle can for now

 

[shady]

I use the Rust-Oleum professional. Comes in a silver can. Makes all the other Rust-Oleum stuff I've had seem inferior. Goes on great, dries fast, and is tough as h3ll.

 

[Bigb55]

I use the Rust-Oleum professional. Comes in a silver can. Makes all the other Rust-Oleum stuff I've had seem inferior. Goes on great, dries fast, and is tough as h3ll.

I love Rust-Oleum. The Professional and the tractor paint versions are the original formula. It Contains actual fish oil that penetrates into the metal and brings any moisture to the surface as it cures. It actually cures to a fairly hard finish too (it takes 1-2 weeks full cure)

It's heat resistance is around 2-300 degrees. So areas near heat sources will need more touch ups and monitoring.

It's amazing stuff when used appropriately. Especially for the price. It was designed to be applied multiple times a year, or as it wears off. When used properly, it prevents rust amazingly well.

A good acidic rust converter, followed by professional or tractor paint on the frame/under body. If you live in a wet/snow area use a good wax oil spray once it's cured. Rust will never be an issue.



Fun fact the fish oil is what gives it the distinct Rust-Oleum smell. My dad used Rust-Oleum on everything when I was a kid. When I pop a can open, instant memories lol

 

[Babaganoosh]

I goofed up it's krylon I want to try.

I hear it's basically the same as steel-it and you can even weld through it.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Krylon-FUS...int-and-Primer-In-One-NET-WT-12-oz/1000460163

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Krylon-Spe...46yHScIpyhJlVXtiGBxoCab4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[6872xtc]

Went with rattle can for nowView attachment 408684

More pictures of your truck would be cool! Looks interesting to me!

Never mind, I found them. Gotta go look through the thread now..