Rocker Guard?

[DVS Talon]

Preparing my Blazer for another winter and I have the typical GM paint flaking on the rocker panels.

I was planning on sandblasting the rockers to get rid of the old paint and surface rust and then was thinking about applying rocker guard.

1-Where would I go to get rocker guard paint and would I be able to apply it with a paint gun?

2-Any special primers or clearcoats involved afterwards?

I'll probably be asking the counter guy at the place I buy from but was just seeing if anyone here had previous experiences with this stuff.

Thanks!

[tomtopping]

get it in a can at canadian tire

[t-royMP3]

Put a self etching primer on any bare metal before you rocker guard, there are 2 types of rocker guard normally, a rubberized version and a dry hard version. Either would work, although i recomend painting your rockers with a rustolium paint before you apply due to the fact the rubberized stuff will hold moisture. After its dry you can generally base/clear as normal.

GL hope that helps!

[DVS Talon]

Put a self etching primer on any bare metal before you rocker guard, there are 2 types of rocker guard normally, a rubberized version and a dry hard version. Either would work, although i recomend painting your rockers with a rustolium paint before you apply due to the fact the rubberized stuff will hold moisture. After its dry you can generally base/clear as normal.

GL hope that helps!


Yep it does! Thanks!

[attitudecx]

Try
Upper Canada Auto Supply In 2759 Lancaster Rd

I bought a can that attaches to a gravel guard sprayer on the compressor.
Was about $17 for both.It's the "real" stuff body man use.
Nothing to compare to what C.Tire offers.

Good luck!

[DVS Talon]

Try
Upper Canada Auto Supply In 2759 Lancaster Rd

I bought a can that attaches to a gravel guard sprayer on the compressor.
Was about $17 for both.It's the "real" stuff body man use.
Nothing to compare to what C.Tire offers.

Good luck!


Thanks! Went there just now and picked up this combo for $17:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/DVSTalon/sprayer.jpg

I just need the gun that goes between this and my compressor. The guy said it was called a "shultz" gun? I can get this at Princess Auto I guess?

[t-royMP3]

yes, there like 10 bones for the gun.

[manimal mitch]

use por-15

[DVS Talon]

Found the Schutz type applicator gun at Princess Auto today :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/DVSTalon/rrr.jpg

[DJTR]

dude, sander down prime it sand it again and coat it in spray on or roll on bed liner then do a proper undercoating of the whole vehicle! if you don't care its in a limited colour that is lol :)

[jza]

so is this a cheap alternative to Krown?

[DVS Talon]

dude, sander down prime it sand it again and coat it in spray on or roll on bed liner then do a proper undercoating of the whole vehicle! if you don't care its in a limited colour that is lol :)


Thanks but I think I want to make it look the best I can. The rest of truck looks pretty good:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/DVSTalon/blaaze.jpg

I like the idea of undercoating tho' ! :notify:

[DVS Talon]

so is this a cheap alternative to Krown?

Nope just trying to fix up the rocker panels on the old Blazer before the winter :)

[jza]

is it like Line-X?

[DVS Talon]

is it like Line-X?


Nope. I think Line-X is a rubbersized coating whereas the rocker guard stuff is a thick bumpy paint that's more resistant to chipping than regular factory finishes.


Off to MPS Metro Auto & Ind Prods this weekend to pick up primer and clear coat.

[DJTR]

here, Im coating my whole truck in line-x type stuff. I have one picture of it while it still wet, I'll post so you can see it.

[DJTR]

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5603/coat1.th.jpg


Its still wet in the photo its only cote 1.

Project redneck will prevail!!

[DVS Talon]

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5603/coat1.th.jpg


Its still wet in the photo its only cote 1.

Project redneck will prevail!!


Oh wow!! Not bad at all!! Is that a Bronco?

[DJTR]

Oh wow!! Not bad at all!! Is that a Bronco?

89 F150 with the HD Pack ;) 180k 5spd 302 5.0 4TW! :)

sorry for the quality was an old BB shot.

The finish is just nicely textured :)

[DVS Talon]

89 F150 with the HD Pack ;) 180k 5spd 302 5.0 4TW! :)
:bowdown:

[DJTR]

Will have some more pics shortly lol

[DJTR]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10118_1245391735024_1236303429_763040_1849800_n.jp g
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10118_1245391615021_1236303429_763037_1827459_n.jp g

[KGCCS]

I will be stocking that rubberized rocker guard stuff at my new store in Orleans once we open at the end of Sept. - I know you've already purchased it, but for future reference (Y)

[DVS Talon]

I will be stocking that rubberized rocker guard stuff at my new store in Orleans once we open at the end of Sept. - I know you've already purchased it, but for future reference (Y)


Good to know thanks!!

Picked up more air compressor hose, a gravity fed sand gun, and some M hose fittings. The fittings were the wrong size though so wasn't able to do any work today :(

[DVS Talon]

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10118_1245391615021_1236303429_763037_1827459_n.jp g


That's gonna look alright for sure! :) Funny to cover the front half of the pic... looks like 2 different trucks! It'd be nice to see that with a lift kit :yikes:

[DJTR]

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10118_1246582604795_1236303429_767322_213908_n.jpg
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs274.snc1/10118_1246582724798_1236303429_767324_1298041_n.jp g

lol yeah but then its not useable..... just playable haha:) if I buy an suv or another truck then this one will go up

[DJTR]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs254.snc1/10118_1246582524793_1236303429_767320_7374312_n.jp g

[DJTR]

Let me know if you need a hand with any of the work I have most of the tools at my place lol

[jza]

Looks good.

[DVS Talon]

Let me know if you need a hand with any of the work I have most of the tools at my place lol

Wow!! Looks great!!

Have you had the truck for a while or did you just get it?

Thanks for the offer to help. I might be pm'ing you :)

[DJTR]

I picked it up....hmmm.....January? or Feb, can't remember just started tinkering with it this summer lol.

[manimal mitch]

nice toy, i got 2 caps lying around as well as a spare chrome rear bumper that'll fit your truck if you're interested. i also have a borg warner 1345 transfer case and dana 44 TTB front axle setup if you wanna dick around with that stuff.

i've got an 86 F250, 6.9L 4spd 4x4, now it's got a kingpin dana 60 in front, NP205, and may get the original 6.9 and 4spd or might put in a cummins 6BT / Eaton 6spd out of a Freightliner FL70.

[DVS Talon]

i've got an 86 F250, 6.9L 4spd 4x4, now it's got a kingpin dana 60 in front, NP205, and may get the original 6.9 and 4spd or might put in a cummins 6BT / Eaton 6spd out of a Freightliner FL70.


Holy $hit!!! :yikes:

I need to step up my 4x4 game it appears!!

Any pics?

[manimal mitch]

Holy $hit!!! :yikes:

I need to step up my 4x4 game it appears!!

Any pics?

it's still a work in progress - goin balls out on it. i'll get some progress pictures.

[DJTR]

4x4 Ford for the WIN!!!

[Logan]

Wanna go mudding with it today? I need someone to go with just in case...

[DJTR]

fack :( i only have a trip permit on the beast at the moment.... the issue is I need a damn etest :(

[Logan]

I got a trailer :D

[DJTR]

noice!! once I descide if I'm selling it or not I'll be able to let you know about muddin ;) if I'm sellin it I can't mud it. Don't wanna bust anything expensive LOL If I do sell it will probably go for 1800 to 2gs

not bad for 180k with 10" wide rims ;)

[DVS Talon]

Got all the couplers and hardware for the sand blaster and tested a small area on the rocker and it works well getting rid of the old peeling rocker guard and surface rust!

Once I'm down to metal I guess apply some vinyl wash and a primer :dunno:

[The Grey Area]

hey djtr i see that truck is still sitting in your driveway. PM for some etest deets