74_5.0L_Z Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 Last May, I wrecked my Z(sob). I totalled the front end (hood, fenders, unibody from firewall forward). The rear of the car(firewall back), drivetrain, suspension components, etc.. were unharmed. So I decided to put in a full frame extensive cage, and tube font end. I have finished the frame, and have all the tubes cut/ notched. The cage has been weled into sub assemblies that can be removed from the car(for coating before final assembly. What I am trying to decide is whether to paint or to powder coat the cage. I want to coat the sub-assemblies, install them in the car, weld the assemblies together and to the car, then touch up the welded areas. I would like to powder coat, but don't know how to touch up the welds after the stuff is in the car. Have any of you tried to do this. Is it easy to match powder coat with paint? Would I be better off just painting the cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 23, 2003 Share Posted January 23, 2003 If its a street car, I would powder coat the cage. If its going to be on a race track somewhere under the sanction of SCCA or NASA, you cannot powder coat the cage. The tech inspectors need to see the welds pretty much as it (you're also not allowed to grind the welds). A very light coat of paint is allowed for rust protection only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74_5.0L_Z Posted January 24, 2003 Author Share Posted January 24, 2003 Thanks Johnc, It is a street / autocross / hope to do the Silver State Classic someday car (Mostly AutoCross). I think I'll stick to paint. Any suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 24, 2003 Share Posted January 24, 2003 Krylon glossy, any color you like. Wipe the cage down well with Prepsol to eliminate any fish eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peej410 Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 i just helped assemble a cage for a 928s .... also remember to mask off the areas whereyoull be welding sou can paint them later but before you mask dont forget to sand all the anti corrision coating on all the steal sothat the ppaint and primer will adhere -- good luck take pics when yer done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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