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Painting Axle

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by FinoCJ, Apr 20, 2019.

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  1. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Wondering what you all suggest for painting the axle housing and tubes. As I have the axle removed working on the locker install - thinking maybe I should paint the housing. Normally this would have been done when the housing was completely empty, sandblasted etc. At this point, I might have to do it with wire wheel, but guessing it would still be worth it. Any specific paint people use for this - I know a lot use POR15 for frame. Sort of thinking spray can paint - same kind of stuff I use on the brake backing plates, roll bar, sliders etc - its basically rustoleum and has held up reasonable well if its sprayed on the right day (temp) and give it LOTS of coats. I could also use a brush if there is a recommended paint in can, but I don't have any type of paint sprayer and am not looking to invest into one at this time.
     
    FinoCJ, Apr 20, 2019
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    I used POR & topcoated with chassis paint.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 20, 2019
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  3. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    I used spraycan VHT rollbar and chassis paint on my rollbar (for some reason I used something different on my sliders and I don't like it as much - although I had some priming issues that are probably the real problem)...maybe that would work.
     
    FinoCJ, Apr 20, 2019
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  4. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Not a fn of rattle can paint jobs, at least in this climate it never lasts.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Apr 20, 2019
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  5. dane71

    dane71 Member

    I've used POR-15 before (on something else) and just did my axles with chassis saver and it seems like the same stuff. Degrease if you need, then wire wheel, wax and grease remover, and brush it on. I wish I could report back on the durability but my project is in pieces still.

    I wish I could have blasted the housings, wire wheeling was a lot of work. But I've read to only blast bare housings or you'll get media in everything somehow.
     
    dane71, Apr 20, 2019
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  6. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    timgr, Apr 20, 2019
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  7. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    VHT is my favorite, since rust is not an issue here it should last a long time.

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  8. 71CJ54WD

    71CJ54WD Sponsor

    Hammerite. Get cans and brushed on. Brush on levels just like glass.
     
    71CJ54WD, Apr 27, 2019
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  9. Chilly

    Chilly Active Member

    If using rattle cans use something inexpensive and readily available. Because you'll be redoing it a lot. :)

    If you have a gun I like epoxy primer topped with chassis paint. The primer does most of the work, the chassis black makes it pretty. Put on top coat within a couple of days of primer so it bonds. Ive never brushed epoxy but that might work too.

    I did say black, right? The 80's are gone, cant go back. Leave the color for engine blocks and sheet metal.
     
    Chilly, Apr 28, 2019
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  10. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    One other thought....you're like me and still use your Jeep as it was intended- 4 wheeling! It's gonna get dirty, muddy, and scraped up on rocks. Don't get too carried away with trying to make the axle pretty cause its not gonna stay that way! :)
     
    colojeepguy, Apr 28, 2019
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  11. Renegade ll

    Renegade ll Member

    Rattle can Chassis Black.
     
    Renegade ll, Apr 28, 2019
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  12. maurywhurt

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    maurywhurt, Apr 28, 2019
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  13. Greevesman

    Greevesman Member

    POR 15 and RustOleum satin black
     
    Greevesman, Apr 28, 2019
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  14. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Your scrapes will rust (well, maybe not in the Southwest). Good to use something you can touch up easily, whatever that is. The SPI primer I suggested above can be applied with a brush or roller, no problem. Your plain old hardware store Rustoleum, brush or spray, would also be fine. The Ace spray cans are great, BTW.
     
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  15. FinoCJ

    FinoCJ 1970 CJ5 Staff Member

    Considering it probably hasn't ever been painted in 50 yrs...I am thinking anything I do is better than it is.
     
    FinoCJ, Apr 28, 2019
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  16. txtoller

    txtoller Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    PAINTS

    I used the black on my axle of the little trailer....you can get it in spray cans or by the gallon.

    The gloss Navy Grey is what I painted the body of the trailer.
     
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    txtoller, Apr 28, 2019
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  17. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Get epoxy of some sort. they make single stage epoxy now that works well I’ve been using Sherwin Williams industrial epoxy for a few years with good results.
     
    sterlclan, Apr 29, 2019
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  18. TIm E

    TIm E Aggressively average

    Not that an axle sees alot of sunlight, but do you usually topcoat the SW epoxy you mentioned? I know some epoxies and urethanes turn cloudy with UV exposure.
     
    TIm E, Apr 29, 2019
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  19. Dave Deyton

    Dave Deyton Member

    Have used the Sherwin Williams Epoxy 2 part primer (Left over from doing my garage floor)and coated with black chassis paint.
    Gonna get me some Southern Polyurethane primer next time and save me a step. Got an eye out for the Red Oxide Epoxy primer for the M38a1.
    I have heard great things about that stuff. Reps are knowledgeable and prices look reasonable.


    Dave
     
    Dave Deyton, Apr 29, 2019
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  20. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Typically epoxies are not UV stable and will yellow. I hear the the SPI primer contains UV protectants, so it can be used as a general purpose top coat (ie matte black hot rods).
     
    timgr, Apr 29, 2019
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