subframes - powder coating?

[s2driveruk]

Hi,

My front and rear subframe have quite a bit of surface rust on them and as its on 4 axle stands at the moment, was wondering how much it would cost to get them sorted out.

Anyone got any BTDT, approx costs or alternatives to making them as good as new again?

Cheers
David

[4WheelDrifter]

[s2driveruk]

hmmm, hadn't thought about that, how permanent is it though, just a case of wire brushing back to decent surface and prime/paint?

[4WheelDrifter]

I've just finished painting my subframes today.
I wire brushed them first, and then cleaned them. I gave them a coat of Kurust first, to convert the remaining rust, then a couple of coats of Hammerite.

So further to the earlier answer:

[AndyP]

If you can remove the subframes, get them shot-blasted then paint them with Hammerite. Powder coating is good but when it gets chipped water gets under it and rots the metal without you knowing as it's so thick and tough that it does not bubble. Hammerite is good and it's easy to touch up is it gets chipped or scraped.

[s2driveruk]

Cheers Andy...hows the new bomb btw.....?

[s2driveruk]

I've just finished painting my subframes today.
I wire brushed them first, and then cleaned them. I gave them a coat of Kurust first, to convert the remaining rust, then a couple of coats of Hammerite.

So further to the earlier answer:

omg for the first time since i started removing stuff from the car i can do something without having to go out and buy it...kurust is sat on the shelf in the garage

[Fat Audi 80]

omg for the first time since i started removing stuff from the car i can do something without having to go out and buy it...kurust is sat on the shelf in the garage

Is that from the days when you used to own Fords? BTDT...

[Rusty]

Powdercoating the rear after a shot blast and zinc prime cost me £65, great job. Going to get the front done soon too.

[s2driveruk]

Andy, Fatty isn't going to stand a chance in the next concours when ours are sorted

I got bored trying to remove the nearside tie rod last night (little f**£^£%£&" bolt siezed) and cleaned up one of the rear wheel wells, all the lines etc....Steve, you'll cry I'll post a pic later

[Fat Audi 80]

Bring it on Boys! :mischeif:

[Jon441cc]

I use neutra rust ... its great stuff !

http://www.neutrarustuk.com/

[Flat on my back]

Rustoleum spray paints worked for me on a pair of forged front arms.

[Jamo]

Andy, Fatty isn't going to stand a chance in the next concours when ours are sorted

I got bored trying to remove the nearside tie rod last night (little f**£^£%£&" bolt siezed) and cleaned up one of the rear wheel wells, all the lines etc....Steve, you'll cry I'll post a pic later

I wouldn't worry he probably wouldn't be allowed to attend the concours event anyway

[Fat Audi 80]

I wouldn't worry he probably wouldn't be allowed to attend the concours event anyway

Its in the Diary and I am trying to pursuade Mrs Fatty to bring her '80 Sport Edition, which should be finished by then!