[Molitor]

This is strictly a preference kind of thing, but I'm thinking about painting somethings under my car, like the big old rusty driveshaft and rear end. What is the best paint to use, I'd do it in black.

[wraitherx]

look into powdercoating shops.

[Molitor]

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance and if you can't afford powdercoat (which is the best way) you can clean the rear up nice and use a good auto paint in a can...

you mean like spray paint?

[mmikeclass06]

black enamel. its what i do my stuff in. it cost 15 bucks a quart which is plenty enough to do anything you need. i buy mine at car quest, just go in a nad ask for the cheapest BLACK enamel they have.

[Kuro]

Quite a few people paint their rear end, from what i've seen people use that engine enamel stuff because its really resilient; but idk about painting the drive shaft. Why not just save up for a one piece aluminum ds?

[Molitor]

Originally Posted by Kuro Quite a few people paint their rear end, from what i've seen people use that engine enamel stuff because its really resilient; but idk about painting the drive shaft. Why not just save up for a one piece aluminum ds?

heh, I have enough money saved up to pay my car off, money aint the prob I tried to find one but the only ones I could find were for stick shifts

[Molitor]

Originally Posted by mmikeclass06 black enamel. its what i do my stuff in. it cost 15 bucks a quart which is plenty enough to do anything you need. i buy mine at car quest, just go in a nad ask for the cheapest BLACK enamel they have.

after I get all the rust striped off the metal what is the best to clean the metal with before painting it? and do you put a clear coat on? and last question lol, sorry, do you spray or brush on? cuz I'd like to just use one of those foam brushes

[Zatrekaz]

The clean the metal you could use someting as simple as some dawn/water mix or some form of paint prep spray. They may sell something at the auto store.

I would suggest using a etching primer before the black. That way the black has a better surface to catch onto to and it would last longer. The clear will keep the black lasting longer as well, and as 6er said, make it shiny.

Oh ya..........

[mmikeclass06]

i was wrong on the type of paint. here is what i used for my axle. also painted v6 wheels. when i did my painting. i took a wire brush to it all. could also use a grinder with wire wheel. wiped it all down with paint thinner then thined paint, added harder then shot it. about a hour it was able lightly handle. over night it was good to go and put back on car (axle) i tryed shooting the axle but didnt work outside in dark. ill include a pic of the wheels too. THIS IS WITH NO CLEAR. you do not need to clear this type paint. it is like older vehicles. its a ONE stage. you shoot it. and leave it. tire pic isnt great but they are as clean as my black saleen wheels i had.

[Molitor]

I cant see those, can you attach them or email them to me? hansy27@hotmail.com

[Molitor]

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz The clean the metal you could use someting as simple as some dawn/water mix or some form of paint prep spray. They may sell something at the auto store. I would suggest using a etching primer before the black. That way the black has a better surface to catch onto to and it would last longer. The clear will keep the black lasting longer as well, and as 6er said, make it shiny. Oh ya..........

I wont be painting anything until after the first snow fall, or they salt the roads, they ill have the whole winter to do it perfect

[AggieStang]

It's something that i've thought about doing before, but it's definately not going to be worth the time.

[Molitor]

it will for me, every time i put my car on a lift it pisses me off, plus it will give me something to do

[AggieStang]

Don't get me wrong, it bugs the crap out of me too but in my opinion, the fact that no one else will see it makes it a waste of time. I see that you are running out of things to do visually though.