We're done with the suspension & chassis work on our 1955 F100 panel truck. The Heidts Superide II IFS and their 4-link are installed. All of the metal surfaces have been wire-wheeled and cleaned. Now it is time to paint the chassis and the transmission. We want this to be as durable as possible and we don't want to have to worry about the finish once the truck is assembled.
Not knowing a lot about paint, I reached out to my pal Tony D' at Valspar for some help. We told him that we wanted paint for the chassis and for the transmission. We don't have a really advanced paint booth so we need to be able to apply it with simple tools. We also want something that will handle daily driving for our truck.
For the transmission, he recommended the Plastikote Engine Enamel. It is designed for high temperature applications up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and will not be damaged by gasoline, oil or any other chemical exposure. It applies easily from a can. We picked the aluminum finish to match the look of our engine. Check out this video talking about painting the transmission.
For the chassis and all of the other parts on the chassis, Tony D' recommended Plastikote's Chassis & Grille Guard Epoxy Paint. This is a super-durable epoxy paint that resists cracking, chips and peeling. It is sprayed from a can and it creates a professional look. We went with the matte black finish. Check out this video for more.
You can learn more about the Plastikote line of professional automotive finishes at their website by clicking here. Stray tuned for more posts on paint and videos showing off applying the paint and showing off the finished product.
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