Dip Painting ?s

[bigchevydaddy]

Yup, Hung on a wire and dripped. No primer, either, just bare metal dipped in black.

On many parts, it looks like whatever oil or other coating the bare metal gets was not real condusive to the dip coat sticking, and that's why on lots of parts, just the runs are still there after nearly 40 years.

Since I want my newly restored parts to last, I epoxy or etch prime and then spray. Not the way the General did it, but looks very close (actually better) and lasts a long time. I've tried powder coat, but down here it's incredibly expensive, and not much more durable than hardened paint.

Good luck! BCD.