Chassis Black

[KyleMorrisEvans92]

Hi All, once this awful weather passes I am going to strip all the old and flaky underseal off, a couple of coats of red oxide and then a couple of coats of chassis matt black. Is Chassis black paint ok left as a topcoat without further protection, or would any of you recommend a top coat of something on top of the chassis black? my car is a daily driver through winter and summer months

Thanks folks

[bmcecosse]

Chassis black is fine as long as you get the real/thick/sticky paint. But why 'red -oxide' what good do you think that will do?? Be sure to treat any rusty parts with phosphoric acid before applying anything on top..... Good luck - it's a terrible job - and unfortunately often reveals a few 'nasties'...... Do small areas at a time is my tip.......

[KyleMorrisEvans92]

Thanks but it wont reveal any nasties as I have just spent 3,000 on the whole thing to get it completely rust free.

[MarkyB]

There shouldn't be any nasties then!
Chassis black on the outside and Waxoyl in the inside should keep it all nasties free.

[bmcecosse]

I can't guess what has been done to your car - let's hope it is indeed free of nasties for many a year to come......

[aupickup]

well you only just get over a weeks work for that price

[KyleMorrisEvans92]

Thanks for your advice folks, it was a full restoration job and now its at the weather protection stage.

[bmcecosse]

" the weather protection stage " - top tip - keep it in a warm/dry garage, and NEVER take it out when there is a chance of rain.....

[aupickup]

if only

[Matt]

£3000 a weeks work? Where do you get your minor done - a BMW dealership?

Assuming a 40 hour week... thats £75/hr. Most of the bodyshops I know charge £25-£40/hr (and yes I do know a few!)

[aupickup]

i did say just over a week
we as a firm have to charge £60.00 per hour to survive

[Matt]

Blimey... much more than the people round here!