Naked nockers

billdacat · 12-13-2005, 12:37 PM

Are there any words of wisdom on the best rattle-can primer for naked steel rockers? I intend to use a hammered finish top-coat. This for the NJ area (aka-rust belt)

Bullitt · 12-13-2005, 12:49 PM

Just make sure it says self etching on it. That way it bonds to the metal better. Also clean them good with acetone or something that will remove the oils.

JWebber · 12-13-2005, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt

Just make sure it says self etching on it. That way it bonds to the metal better. Also clean them good with acetone or something that will remove the oils.

X2!

davenjeip · 12-14-2005, 04:24 PM

Spend the extra dollar and get a good brand of paint.

I used 99 cent a can stuff and they turned grey within a week.

smellsfishy0 · 12-14-2005, 05:13 PM

process of finishing mine up with rustoleum hammered black. suppose to stick awesome, and have a nice finish. easy for touching up when scraped.

Rusty the Scoob · 12-14-2005, 05:23 PM

I used the self-etching stuff... rattle cans from Autozone. Seemed to work really well, the Hammerite sticks great.

I love Hammerite... so easy to touch up, and as a bonus it matches the flares perfectly if you're into that sort of thing. :fkcar:

prduffy · 12-14-2005, 10:22 PM

Scuffed mine up with 220 sandpaper to clean any rust or impurities off surface. Wiped down with solvent (xylene).

"Primed" with two coats of brushed-on POR-15 flat black (it self-levels).

Fogged the final coat of POR-15 with Rustoleum primer when it was 1/2 dry (standard POR-15 process).

Finish coated with Krylon "satin black" (looks like powdercoat).

Looked good and touched up well. After scuffing up tubes repeatedly (using them as steps) I surface sanded with 320 paper and topcoated with Duplicolor rattle can bed liner. Tough, touches up well, and doesn't scratch when walked on...

teezjeep · 12-15-2005, 12:22 AM

Gonna use Duplicolor spray liner on mine when I get them, don't quote me on this, but if I remember right, it says on the can that it may be used on bare metal, no primer required. I've used this on several things and seems to hold up well, has nice texture, and is easy to touch up.

prduffy · 12-15-2005, 06:30 AM

In my experience, it sticks nicely, but I wouldn't vouch for it's corrosion-resistance properties.

I'd advise a self-etching primer basecoat for a quality / long-lasting finish.

I second the vote for the Duplicolor rattle-can bedliner. I wouldn't do a large surface with it (I DuraBaked my TJ tub and pickup box) but it's excellent for many other uses (the bottoms of metal patio furniture to prevent rust spots on cement/pavers, metal lawn/garage furniture, bumpers, sealing leaking gutter joints, rock rails, inside fenders and as an undercoating, lining trunks, as a sealer under carpets etc in restoration projects...

billdacat · 12-15-2005, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the words of wisdom. But for now it is too damm cold to paint. I am considering getting a space heater for the garage because I am a kid with a new toy.

I like to spray on bed-liner idea.

12-13-2005, 12:37 PM	#1
billdacat Registered Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey (yeah it really sucks) Posts: 748 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Naked nockers Are there any words of wisdom on the best rattle-can primer for naked steel rockers? I intend to use a hammered finish top-coat. This for the NJ area (aka-rust belt) __________________ :nerd: They call it PMS because the term "Mad Cow" was already taken. 2006 Rubicon...W/ AtoZ Fabrication rear bumper; When my wonderful wife lets me drive it. 2004 TJ D44- 3.73 31" MTR AtoZ Fabrication rockers and rear bumper. MM Hydraulic Winch, CB and GPS, MML, BL 1.5"BB 33 Engineering TT. JB Conversion's SS-SYE and a Woody DS. NOVAK TC shifter.

12-14-2005, 04:24 PM	#4
davenjeip Registered Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 1,528 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spend the extra dollar and get a good brand of paint. I used 99 cent a can stuff and they turned grey within a week. __________________ www.davenjeip.com

12-14-2005, 05:23 PM	#6
Rusty the Scoob Registered Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 1,674 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I used the self-etching stuff... rattle cans from Autozone. Seemed to work really well, the Hammerite sticks great. I love Hammerite... so easy to touch up, and as a bonus it matches the flares perfectly if you're into that sort of thing. :fkcar: __________________ '01 TJ Sport! Shiny new, Just got it last Friday Swapped in 3.73 D30/D35, 2" Procomp (I think) Coils, [s]DT3k[/s] BDS shocks, 31" TrXus MTs, front Aussie, Jeeperman 54H front bumper, custom Bootsfab rear bumper, 9.5ti, ORFab cage, Tera QDs, Big Daddy tie rod, Alloy USA D30 Seals, Tera steering box skid, [s]Tera[/s] JeepMedic Oil pan skid, JeepMedic LCA skids, Warn diff skids F&R, RE Adj rear Trackbar, AtoZFab rocker guards with internal bracing, homemade hand throttle, Cobra 75WXST, [s]Hella 500s[/s] KC Daylighters, Clarion subwoofer, Polk/Infinity speakers, added Cruise, carpeted hard top and wiring. Following the Tao Goodbye my friend.

12-14-2005, 10:22 PM	#7
prduffy Registered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Scuffed mine up with 220 sandpaper to clean any rust or impurities off surface. Wiped down with solvent (xylene). "Primed" with two coats of brushed-on POR-15 flat black (it self-levels). Fogged the final coat of POR-15 with Rustoleum primer when it was 1/2 dry (standard POR-15 process). Finish coated with Krylon "satin black" (looks like powdercoat). Looked good and touched up well. After scuffing up tubes repeatedly (using them as steps) I surface sanded with 320 paper and topcoated with Duplicolor rattle can bed liner. Tough, touches up well, and doesn't scratch when walked on... __________________ 98 TJ Sport, 5-speed, 33 X 12.50 Kumhos on 15 X 8 wagon wheels, 4.56 gears, 3" BDS lift, Jeeperman rear bumper/carrier, Banks header, Super 35/Detroit Locker, D30/Detroit TrueTrac, DuraBaked interior, Optima Blue Top, JeepMedic Engine Skid, A To Z front bumper & rockers, MileMarker 9500 winch, 10# UltimateAir CO2 System.

12-15-2005, 12:22 AM	#8
teezjeep Registered Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Plains, MO Posts: 278 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gonna use Duplicolor spray liner on mine when I get them, don't quote me on this, but if I remember right, it says on the can that it may be used on bare metal, no primer required. I've used this on several things and seems to hold up well, has nice texture, and is easy to touch up. __________________ Previous: '00 White XJ Sport, 2.25'' coil spacers, 2.5'' RE AAL, Black Diamond shocks, 30" BFG A/T's on 16'' ZJ 5.9 wheels, Thule cross bars, Flowmaster 50 series, Rusty's intake w/ 9" K&N, Silverstars, Pioneer CD, full tint. '86 CJ-7, all stock, (including T-176 & dana 44 rear axle), 92k original miles. '84 CJ-7, '90 XJ Laredo, '91 XJ Laredo, '01 TJ sport.

12-13-2005, 12:49 PM	#2
Bullitt Registered Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North of Nashville Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just make sure it says self etching on it. That way it bonds to the metal better. Also clean them good with acetone or something that will remove the oils.

12-14-2005, 05:13 PM	#5
smellsfishy0 Registered Join Date: May 2004 Location: Harrisburg area, PA Posts: 428 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	process of finishing mine up with rustoleum hammered black. suppose to stick awesome, and have a nice finish. easy for touching up when scraped.

12-15-2005, 06:30 AM	#9
prduffy Registered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 248 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In my experience, it sticks nicely, but I wouldn't vouch for it's corrosion-resistance properties. I'd advise a self-etching primer basecoat for a quality / long-lasting finish. I second the vote for the Duplicolor rattle-can bedliner. I wouldn't do a large surface with it (I DuraBaked my TJ tub and pickup box) but it's excellent for many other uses (the bottoms of metal patio furniture to prevent rust spots on cement/pavers, metal lawn/garage furniture, bumpers, sealing leaking gutter joints, rock rails, inside fenders and as an undercoating, lining trunks, as a sealer under carpets etc in restoration projects... __________________ 98 TJ Sport, 5-speed, 33 X 12.50 Kumhos on 15 X 8 wagon wheels, 4.56 gears, 3" BDS lift, Jeeperman rear bumper/carrier, Banks header, Super 35/Detroit Locker, D30/Detroit TrueTrac, DuraBaked interior, Optima Blue Top, JeepMedic Engine Skid, A To Z front bumper & rockers, MileMarker 9500 winch, 10# UltimateAir CO2 System.

12-15-2005, 06:41 AM	#10
billdacat Registered Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey (yeah it really sucks) Posts: 748 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nothing like cold nockers! Thanks for the words of wisdom. But for now it is too damm cold to paint. I am considering getting a space heater for the garage because I am a kid with a new toy. I like to spray on bed-liner idea. __________________ :nerd: They call it PMS because the term "Mad Cow" was already taken. 2006 Rubicon...W/ AtoZ Fabrication rear bumper; When my wonderful wife lets me drive it. 2004 TJ D44- 3.73 31" MTR AtoZ Fabrication rockers and rear bumper. MM Hydraulic Winch, CB and GPS, MML, BL 1.5"BB 33 Engineering TT. JB Conversion's SS-SYE and a Woody DS. NOVAK TC shifter.

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