Time to scrape my frame

[FreeWilly!]

I am tired of how the shit wax that GM put on the frames when they were assembled. Even being here in California I still am dealing with the frame flaking. I'm wondering how to go about this, would it be best to use a stripper and get most of the coating off that way then wire wheel if need be? From there what paint should I use? I was looking into Stone Shield :canuck: but not too sure if that's the way I want to go or spend $13-$14 a can either.

I'm looking for a low gloss solution, similar to the finish of the crap GM put on when it was brand new but something with vastly better durability.

 

[Ginger]

paint stripper gel, i bushed it only my frame, used a razor blade scrapper to get most of the stuff off, then pressure washed it, anything else was left i hit up with the wire wheel.

 

[HackMcMaster]

Used Heavy duty degreaser with a wire wheel and a torch... Killed it with fire


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[Ginger]

Used Heavy duty degreaser with a wire wheel and a torch... Killed it with fire


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and somehow didnt burn his truck down fire is not gooy by brake lines, fuel lines, and wiring billy

 

[HackMcMaster]

and somehow didnt burn his truck down fire is not gooy by brake lines, fuel lines, and wiring billy

Was doing it where the notch needed to go so none of that was there at the time :shrug:

 

[2005_Silverado]

u cant flapper wheel it off either...shit gets hot and just smears


i ended up scraping and wiping it off when cody n I did my notch

 

[FreeWilly!]

Sounds like I have the bascis down for how to remove it. But now what to pant it with?

 

[Ginger]

i painted mine with basic rusoleum brush on paint, check out ITguys thread, he followed the way i did mine and it turned out nice. only people who have it nicer are corny and bgray, but they used that stone sheild.

 

[FreeWilly!]

i painted mine with basic rusoleum brush on paint, check out ITguys thread, he followed the way i did mine and it turned out nice. only people who have it nicer are corny and bgray, but they used that stone sheild.

I'll check into that. I am trying to see about getting some Stone Shield like they did but depending on cost that my or may not be an option. I know both bgray and Cornell say it's worth it.

 

[FreeWilly!]

For the guys that have already stripped and painted their frames, how much time did you have in the removal of the old wax? Unfortunately my truck is my DD and only vehicle so I was wondering would it be best to do it a side at a time or some other way.

 

[Ginger]

hopefully my PM helps you out. you should be able to do this in less than a day

 

[BB]

Click on this link.....http://customgm.com/exterior/7339-painted-frame.html
Shows how I did mine.