How would you paint your rear end???

[1962savoy]

and I mean the rear end Dana 60 not your butt DOH!
I just picked up a new rear end for my car from Dr Diff and it has come from Strange Engineering bare steel.I'm going to paint it black but what steps should I follow to ensure the paint will stick to it and look good, Also do I paint it mounted or before I put it in the car? I know some silly questions but best to be sure.
Thanks:grin:

 

[Pistol Pete]

I would clean it well with a quality wax and grease remover (do not use any other solvent) until a white rag comes up spotless and do not touch it with your bare hands afterwards. Then use an epoxy primer and a high solids topcoat. Spraying it before you install it is the way to go. Being under the car UV protection is not nearly as important as chip resistance.

 

[Meep-Meep]

As said above, but it might not hurt to treat it with metal prep after a good cleaning.

 

[65 Plymouth Satellite 426]

X2!

 

[1962savoy]

As said above, but it might not hurt to treat it with metal prep after a good cleaning.

I not seen metal prep who makes it??
thanks

 

[greenmonsta79]

Spray it down with brake parts cleaner first then blow it dry and then paint it.

 

[snakeoil24]

3x ospho coat acid prep. PM Industries acid Prep

 

[Pistol Pete]

If you do use an acid prep, make sure to neutralize it first. Myself, I wouldn't. Yes, I know, fifty guys will chime in an tell you they've never had a problem with it and I've used it myself in the past with no issues. But then I've used and did have issues as well. Personally I just don't believe it to be necessary. Good info on the forum below:

http://spi.forumup.org/about2379-spi.html

 

[68sportsatelliteragtop]

Send it out for powdercoating, check on a price, you could be surprised.

 

[greenmonsta79]

I think his diff is all together, you can't powdercoat it assembled.

 

[72Satellite440]

sanblasted primer and tremclad professional is pretty damn good

 

[1moreproject]

I've used John Deere blitz black on many chassis components with good results. It certainly doesn't compare with automotive paint but when used over the Deere buff primer it sticks well and has fairly good grease/oil resistance. The satin finish is very similar to DP90

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?t=25775

 

[65hemi]

I used the Eastwood chassis black.

 

[snakeoil24]

Eastwood Chassis Black any good?

 

[snakeoil24]

What is Tremclad? It looks real durable!

sanblasted primer and tremclad professional is pretty damn good

Your coating looks really nice wow!

 

[65hemi]

Eastwood Chassis Black any good?

Worked for me. It is important to follow the instructions regarding time between coats.

 

[Powerflite]

sanblasted primer and tremclad professional is pretty damn good

That is a great idea to use tremclad or topside paint on chassis components. Don't know why I didn't think of that before. Looks great!

 

[Stumper]

Use satin or semi gloss - not gloss ....

 

[1962savoy]

Use satin or semi gloss - not gloss ....

X2 Semi gloss would be my choice!
I have the epoxy primer on it now just waiting for it to vdry and then I'll finish it in semi black.
:headbang::headbang:Thanks for all the good tips guys:headbang::headbang:

 

[Powerflite]

For a driver, I don't think it really matters what kind of gloss it has because it is going to be covered in road dirt in a couple of days. Gloss is easier to clean, but semi gloss would look best.