How to protect your new subframe from rust?

[Carolyn]

I would think roughing the surface a little, a coat of good primer and then a couple of coats of a good durable paint should suffice.

[delhusband]

The subframes from Toyota now seem to come painted black

Yeah, wasn't expecting that, although looking on arch bishops thread I think I see a black subframe with a manufacturer's label now. Here's what mines looks like

coat of good primer and then a couple of coats of a good durable paint

Cheers, any paint / primer recommendations? Don't want to skimp (not a millionaire either mind after today's purchase  s:) s:)

[Carolyn]

There are a few recommendations earlier in this thread, which is worth reading through, there's a lot of info....

[1979scotte]

The subframes from Toyota now seem to come painted black

Yeah, wasn't expecting that, although looking on arch bishops thread I think I see a black subframe with a manufacturer's label now. Here's what mines looks like

coat of good primer and then a couple of coats of a good durable paint

Cheers, any paint / primer recommendations? Don't want to skimp (not a millionaire either mind after today's purchase  s:) s:)

Is that a brand spanking new ARB?
How much do Toyota want for that?

[delhusband]

'tis indeed. Iasked about prices for a whole bunch of things and got offered a bundle. £312 for s' frame, blueprint droplinks and arb, which I was well chuffed with. I see whiteline arb is about £130

[delhusband]

[1979scotte]

'tis indeed. Iasked about prices for a whole bunch of things and got offered a bundle. £312 for s' frame, blueprint droplinks and arb, which I was well chuffed with. I see whiteline arb is about £130

Great price subframe is around 300 on its own.

[The Other Stu]

I would think roughing the surface a little, a coat of good primer and then a couple of coats of a good durable paint should suffice.

I'm clearly learning from you! I would have said the same.

Also fill the ends. Carolyn advised it and when you look at the design, it makes perfect sense.
I couldn't find anything really that suitable in Halfrauds, so I bought exhaust putty filler which seems like grand stuff and allowed me to paint it (Orange)

[deviantmr-s]

Yesterday replaced mine, and after much reading the above I used dynax on the inside, black heat resistant outer, numerous coats lol... also had to replace a suspension arm. Huge hole in the old frame, but it now has a sexy black posterior that will hopefully outlast me! Well pleased.  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:

[Gaz mr-s]

Dynax s50 is £17.95 on ebay.  When I sprayed mine I used too much. I think around 60% of the can is probably enough.  Anyone else have a view?