Chassis Saver on Rusty Duramax Truck Frame

[@MrShaneBenjamin]

If you ever want to get that chassis saver in the boxed part of your frame when your spraying. get a friend to blow air with a separate compressor down the box in the same direction as your spraying, and use a larger tip on the gun. You can also use that chassis saver as a primer if your going to use monstaliner on the cab and box. Great Job ! did mine a few years ago and is still holding up great.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@kennethroden757]

I'm just finishing up my Sierra after working on it for months ! Your correct when you say that it's difficult to get all the rust off. The problem with rust is that it grows at 2000psi so, if you don't have a coating that has an adhesion level off over 2000psi, the rust will grow under it and push it off. This also applies to any rust left on the surface and covered by a coating, any moisture gets to the rust and it starts to grow. I also used Chassis Saver, I usually use Por15 but due to having mixed results I figured I'd try Chassis Saver. For the nooks and crannies, that I couldn't do any prep work on or the areas I couldn't prep to my liking, used Eastwood's Internal frame coating, if it still above the application temperature in your neck of the wood, I would high recommend still doing it as you really don't want those hard to reach areas rusting out on you. For the front and rear fuel tank supports, I used a hand held powered sewer snake ( rotor rooter ) with some pieces of cable fastened to the end, for running through the chassis support cross tubes then sprayed with the Internal Frame coating. After doing everything I'll also be applying Fluid Film once every year in the fall for a little added protection as, I don't want to do this again, I'm getting too old !

[@ronsessie5996]

I am currently working on a 2001 chevy truck. I found it is best to sand blast. Then scuff the frame with a 3m scratch pad. Clean with prep all. Then prime then paint with chassis saver. The results with this process is really impressive. Good luck.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey Truck Master. I cleaned and power washed the frame and underbody of my 1989 K5 Blazer. I sprayed Eastwood s rust seal into the rocker and quarter panels. The one product I liked was Wax oil inner panel and underbody. You can also spray the frame.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@sixbolt]

Would love to see a follow up of how the chassis saver has held up! Good job

[@jonhalldav]

Looking good. Not sure how or who is going to paint the truck for you but I'd put the bed on blocks and sand it down to bare metal. I know you said you're going to get Line-X type finish for the bed and the bed rails. If you're not going to paint the truck yourself, it might be worth taking the bed to the body shop so they can paint it and the back of the cab. Save time, aggrivation, and, most importantly, money!!! Keep plugging away at it!!! Have a blessed day all!!!

[@JPMachine]

Just did my truck frame this weekend. Needle scaler is the BEST way to get all the scale and loose bits off. I had a full level 1 tyvex suit on, a respirator, and goggles but still got black spots on my face, ears and neck. Lets see how it holds up this winter!

[@robertcarriganjr9635]

That is a ton of hard work. It looks nice and well protect that frame for years to come

[@TruckMaster]

Robert Carrigan Jr thanks I appreciate it

[@dimaz4826]

In germany we use wire rope grease that we spray over metal to prevent from rust.

[@adamdomonski1619]

Whats that

[@dimaz4826]

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[@kcscustom9759]

I just spent the last few months doing the same thing on my 03 Silverado. Only difference is I pretty much removed everything. I’m just so done with rust lol. But that is why it took so long. For the rear I removed the wheels, rotors, calipers, shocks, leaf springs, bed, bumper, gas tank, evap canister, spare tire & mount, exhaust, axle and the whole wiring harness. And for the front I removed, wheels, rotors, calipers, shocks, bumper, brake lines, fuel lines, wiring harness, upper & lower control arms, torsion bars, steering knuckles, sway bar & links, tie rods, body mounts, CV axles, and the front axle/differential itself. (I think that’s it, probably missing something though) but so basically everything but the engine & transmission. I didn’t completely remove the cab but did jack it up about 6-8” just enough to have room to sand and paint the entire frame. All of the parts that came off the truck got sanded down to 100% bare metal, not a spec of rust whatsoever then primed and painted before they went back on. The whole frame inside and out got sanded down to bare bare bare metal aswell then primed and coated with a thick durable coating. Like I said the engine & transmission stayed but I did unbolt them and jack them both up one at a time to sand, prime & coat everything around the transmission & engine mounts. All of the reusable bolts (about 50%) got stripped down to bare metal too then burnt oil onto them to keep the rust off them for a while, and the rest that were too far gone that barley had a thread left got replaced with brand new grade 10 zinc plated bolts. I was thinking about just replacing all of them but I waned to give this oil trick a try as I’ve heard it works decently but have never really tried it for myself, I mean I have “tested it” just by doing it to a few bolts then leaving them outside in the elements and that went well but then again they were just sitting outside for a few weeks. Not on a vehicle getting wet, dirty, then cleaned, and seeing vibration every day. So we’ll see how it holds up. After I got everything coated, the whole frame and all of the parts I removed, along with a few other parts I decided to repaint like the battery and air box trays and their brackets, I let everything sit for about a week so the paint on the parts and the coating on the frame could really cure and harden before I went all Willy nilly will my impact putting it all back together. It turned out amazing and I honestly couldn’t be happier! Oh I forgot to mention somewhere in the middle of this project I fabricated and then welded on some new 1/4” upper strut mounts because from the factory the bottom are 1/4” and top are maybe 1/8” if that and that didn’t make sense to me plus I am thinking about converting to coilovers and if I do they’d need to be beefed up anyways so might as well get it done while it’s all apart. If anyone’s still reading at this point, well thank you. And also if you are reading because you are doing a similar project the most important thing to take away is that you have to remove all of the rust! As much as you physically can in order to make it last as long as possible. Preparation IS KEY.

[@TruckMaster]

Great write up!👍 thanks for sharing the knowledge I bet it looks awesome

[@kcscustom9759]

Thank you! Absolutely, I love sharing my journey with this truck. It’s came a long way from when I bought it almost two years ago. As well as doing what I can to help people out with their builds. Thank you for taking the time to read it I appreciate that! I’ve been following along with your build and it’s coming along great you’ve really taken your time and done a great job with everything! I am I big do-it-your-self kind of person so I love seeing people taking on projects like this on their own.

[@davida6383]

That chassis saver worked great for me and my Silverado. Glad to see you using the same good stuff. I am a personally a fan of the antique Satin finish as it looks like stock and doesn’t make any imperfections pop out at you, but hey maybe the gloss black will dull out over time. Either way way better than rust.

[@TruckMaster]

If I could do it again I would’ve bought the flat look

[@evanmelton3315]

That came out Great! 7 hours that’s some true dedication right there! Can’t wait to see the build progress! Excited to see what color you paint it.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks it’s been a long road 👍

[@tek2471]

@@TruckMaster I know this video is a few years old now but did that compressor hold up against the amount of air needed to do the job efficiently? I have a compressor that’s a little bit bigger but really want to get my frame done

[@tym3kill3r33]

I bought my 06 Silverado new. I Line Xed the rocket panels on mine after about 10k miles I know that saved having to go through what you had to do. Keeping chips touched up and waxed will help with rust. I know it’s a truck but you have to do the maintenance to keep it sealed or you will have the same problem down the road. After you paint it I would rinse it very well in the winter after driving down salt roads even if your doing it 3 times per week. I had to do that with mine this winter. I had salt cake 1/2 inch down the side of my truck but keeping the salt off it and keeping it waxed and the chips touched up helps tremendously.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks for the tip

[@tym3kill3r33]

No problem. Hope everything goes smoothly.

[@stovebolt448]

You are doing just fine I am 72 yrs old been twisting wrenches since I was 16 so you are going along just fine gotta stretch your budget as you go along really enjoy what your doing we own a 2008 GMC 2500hd Its up on jack stands as I install a lift pump and re-do a complete brake job and naturally add everything else my wife will let me get away with...good work well done...…………..see ya

[@mrmotofy]

Asking forgiveness is a lot easier than asking for permission LoL

[@mikeb4882]

Great job Josh. Can't wait to see the DMAX completley done.

[@MrRaffaro]

Good job! Anything you can do to inhibit rust is GOOD !!!!!!

[@cdcheever]

Michigan LBZ owner my self. Love the vids I’ll be doing this before winter really thankful for your content and honesty. Going to be very helpful!

[@lelenbates3367]

I recommend using a paint strainer in case there are paint chunks (and metal shavings) so it doesn't plug the tip of the spray gun. Also mask everything to eliminate over spray and mist.

[@MrRod632]

Now buy some wool wax and spray it before winter every year and it will protect it.

[@11co5955]

Nice job. I think the only thing I would have done differently is spray a rust converter on before you did the paint on the frame

[@scootertrash647]

Great idea. Been using a needle gun for years at work. Never thought tp use it on rust

[@randyhughes5160]

Hay if you do a project like that again harbor freight has plastic liners for the spay gun to make clean up a lot easier especially if you spray the epoxy clear I know it’s a suck job but it looks like you did well

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@impulsivesevans9265]

From what you started with I'd say it came out pretty nice. Only thing I would have done differently was I would have pulled the bumpers to get the rust that is under the bumper brackets. And a small tip for cleaning the inside of the frame would be a small shop vac to suck anything that you may have been able to reach instead of just compressed air. Some pieces may have been to heavy to blow out. Overall tho, great job 👍

[@blownbird97]

Great job man, it's really coming along. If you are happy with it, who cares what anyone else thinks!!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@zziegler86]

Just a tip, once it dries and before you put the bed on go and scratch the parts that were completely bare meal with your fingernails and see if it holds up. I used Chassis saver and it's good stuff but if you put it on complete bare metal it doesn't bond, rusty surfaces are a different story that stuff bonds insanely well but when I painted my frame it would peel off with my fingernails scratching it where I applied it to directly bare metal.

[@maxb2299]

what did you do to fix that, i have the same problem

[@zziegler86]

@@maxb2299 Scratched and peeled off the stuff that would come off, and then used primer on the bare metal before reapplying the chassis saver. Haven't had an issue since doing that.

[@jevonthomas2373]

You did a awesome job for what you had to work with. 👍For even trying

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks man

[@scoterplow50]

When you get rich you can have the cab taken off and get the spots you missed . For sure the frame won’t rust into for the next 20 years. Good job josh don’t let them get you down. 😎

[@miguelzavalza6645]

Dam you got down bro love the finish product

[@rafaelmercado5771]

Man that thing came out clean

[@codyk3881]

looks good. better than it was. and cant hurt. it wont look nice but might be worth doing oil spray on it before winter. to help keep it better. I should of done it on my 15 when I got it new.

[@kevindemoss1465]

Keep up the good work man I am in the process of doing a frame off and you doing this is helping a lot.

[@TruckMaster]

Good luck to you sir 👍

[@TERMINATORZ7]

Who would give him a thumbs down? There's gotta be always a heater everywhere God bless this man keep up the good work✌️

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks brother

[@michaelllacik461]

Great work , been watching your progress alot of inspiration for the direction I am going with my truck I have an 07 lbs classic 1 ton I'm working on. Love watching you progress alot of good ideas from you video's. Keep up the good work.

[@tiredoldman5329]

I sprayed Chassis Saver Satin with no reducer. No problems.

[@gooch8523]

Frame is now bomb proof 👍

[@TruckMaster]

Time to take her to Iraq

[@nathanbrodeur]

Josh one thing I would have done is wrap the shock rubber boots to keep the rubber getting the chassis saver on it and crack the boots over time

[@TruckMaster]

I did that for the rear shocks but your right

[@jpatt973]

Good job truck looks good... I've done a similar process many times just like you did, it's a lot of hard work so I know what you went through. Unfortunately for me that never lasted about three years after I do it it starts peeling off again.I'm in the Northeast and for the last five years I've been using New Hampshire oil it's nothing that's going to give you a show truck finished and it is dirty to work on the truck however it completely stops any rust from forming again as long as you coat it once a year.

[@zell863]

Yeah. I tried Cold galvanizing. www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1595021-ten-year-of-using-cold-galvanizing-compound.html . Now I'm on Cosmoline.

[@JerichoRally]

How's it holding up? Haven't checked your channel for an update but would love to see one.

[@JWMontoya]

It's gonna look so good for the show! good luck man

[@TruckMaster]

JW Montoya hopefully one day we can do a truck show together

[@actionjackson04]

Would be a good idea to spray the underside of the bed with Line-X or Undercoating.

[@jantzenmoore2250]

actionjackson04 no

[@ra5gto]

That paint is awesome/durable but understand it will not hold rust down without fluidfilm/oil for protection in the winter salt.

[@bassdaze]

Rustoleum Oil Base FOR THE WIN

[@adamdomonski1619]

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[@RC4X4]

That looks like fun. All the work will be worth it. A box fan with a filter would capture the over spray. No primer? That's just a single stage paint primer?

[@TruckMaster]

No primer needed for this product

[@rammods1270]

Good job love the build and all the hard work you and your family puy into this build. Honestly I would do the bed box next. Not that it needs it but it would help or even line x the underside of the bed. And maybe line x the bottom of the cab corners and the bottom up to the bottom of the door all the way to the back of the truck. And then still you a small hole on the bottom of the cab corners. It'll help. Ive seen this done to an 04 silverado and still has no rust.

[@TM-lw8wn]

damn, thats a lot of work man. looks much better now.

[@chrisao1987]

Looks great anything is better than nothing.

[@carsonbecker8675]

When I did my truck frame I used an attachment that goes on the end of your pressure washer. With a 3,400 psi pressure washer and the bolt on sanding pick up and blasting end it did a phenomenal job.

[@duckdude018]

Looks good! Can't wait to see what color you chose!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@bobanderson8048]

That's a lot of work. I don't envy you having to deal with the rust. Awesome work.

[@charlesschmitt9295]

Looks good bud! Can't wait to see your color choice!

[@dwhite1282]

Charles Schmitt agreed...it’ll be interesting to see what direction he goes in

[@nb6584]

I used Rust-Oleum "Rust Reformer" and it worked out great for me. But question why not just take off the rear bumper too before blasting?

[@TruckMaster]

I heard good stuff on that that as well

[@Crossed_cannons_armory]

Ive used it too. Touch up power steel wire brush rust reformer primer rubber under coat ill do gloss paint

[@larrywebster7203]

Respect your ambition

[@pjcd7016]

I got tired of scraping and painting,,, my truck is 8-9 years old and has a fair amount of rust on the frame, the body is fine, no rust at all. So, anyway, I tried Woolwax where ever I see rust, its cheap enough and one application before winter should slow things down some, just a thought.

[@truckguyjoe]

Wow...looking forward to seeing this all wrapped up!

[@TruckMaster]

Me too 👍

[@benq.mechanical]

Awesome job. Good video. Looking to do the same to my 98 C1500.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@stacypfeil2297]

Looking good! It was a much need improvement for the truck!!! Good job man!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks it was a ton of work but glad it’s done

[@robertnicoletti6329]

You crushed it bro, looks good!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks man

[@rockymtnredneck4888]

Looks fantastic! Hell of a lot of work!

[@mrmotofy]

Think I might try some oil based enamel paint...Seems like it might hold up better in the long run.

[@mdc9863]

Thank you for your service sir 🙏 🇺🇸

[@trentonbundfuss5861]

U did great job looks badass and real clean looking

[@joser5193]

Dedication Dedication Rock On 🤘

[@HwkyPlrs]

Funny. I have the exact same truck and will be doing the same job here in the next few weeks. Gonna be using the same tools and chassis saver paint. Probably wont do anything different.

[@BigTrav310]

Hey looks good man I did my 98 GMC that way took bed off and put this brushed on frame stuff on it.and it said same thing not to take the rust all the way off.

[@chadeverhart2451]

Awesome job. Keep up the great content, love that truck!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Chad

[@jacobking7329]

Great video truck master glad you've stuck with it man proud of you !

[@stephenklena4985]

Nice job !

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@ze_german2921]

looks great Brother! I have tried to do my dually but left the bed on because I have no way getting a 8foot dually bed off.

[@baileymiller546]

Sweeeet video 🤘 very informational, only thing I probably would've done different is paint that chrome rear bumper black 😁 lol. Definitely want to get a truck master sticker on my trucks rear window.

[@helivesonforever]

Holy shit that's a great idea drilling a hole in the can instead of opening it normally and making a gigantic mess.

[@richardsokoloski2613]

Hey it looks good and your happy with it

[@justinwedgeworth3847]

Awesome job. Makes me glad I live in Texas lol

[@TruckMaster]

I might move 👍

[@matthewguthrie722]

I think if you take the time to get all that rust off like you did it turns out pretty darn good! 👍

[@marshallplawman1918]

Looks way better than it did! Doing full rockers and cab corners this summer and will use the same product. I have a crew cab lmm was wondering what you recommend for exhaust and tuner? I pull 15k 5th wheel and currently getting 8mpg.

[@TruckMaster]

I would recommend ridgerunner for tuning

[@shaneraponi3393]

Looks great! Can’t wait to see it hold up in the long run!

[@jimc9581]

Looks good, I've been enjoying the series !

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks Jim its good to hear

[@jarotex]

That sure makes me thankful for living in Texas.

[@gregpepple423]

The chassis is looking great by the way 👍

[@bradbarnett7747]

Luckily my truck is rust free from Colorado, but I would like to protect my frame from anything I throw at it. I hope the paint on your frame keeps protecting it. Fin time ahead putting the bed on. Go Army!

[@TruckMaster]

You should try it out 👍

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Looks great to me! I have the same stuff, & I'm going to use a machine called a MotoKote by Wagner. How's the truck holding up, 3 years later?

[@-466juggernaut-9]

Turned out great! Good work!

[@dustintownsend7810]

Looks great man I like the sprayer I used a brush on my rear that stuff last kinda fades but that stuff likes a little rust to stick to

[@garrettglauser8824]

Did you paint over the brake lines and such on the inside of the frame? If not what did you do? I’m gonna do this project on my truck in about a month

[@xkvngx86]

I would try to get more coats of paint on there that way it will be more durable

[@ozziecrosby2092]

Looking good!!!

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks

[@Camo-Dan]

Awesome video!

[@charliehollis5614]

Looks good a lot Of work

[@jeffwarner788]

needle guns are a mainstay in Nova Scotia

[@Theemackfavors73]

Looks Good Man! I'm redoing My Frame as well. I will probably Brush on single stage.

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks 👍 and good luck

[@jazykjedovaty5984]

I happen to be a ford guy, but I must say, your Duramax looks great! I love itNice trucks come in all packages. I was thinking of brushing on this stuff, but spraying would be easier, and faster. What tip size did you have on your sprayer? I didn't see that on the instructions on the can. And I assume you need to reduce it to spray it opposed to brushing?

[@Trad-Am]

Really not looking forward to doing this on my 02 lb7. The last few years, they've been using a really corrosive de-icer, on our mountain passes here in Wa. My Featherlite snowmobile trailer is aluminum, but the mounting plates, and axles are steel, and destroyed. So gotta do that too, really not excited about this. This used to be a Midwest problem, we didn't use too have to deal with this shit!

[@fullybuiltSTIblobeye]

Hey man the only thing different I should do is prime before chassis saver right?

[@truckingswe]

I think i would have sprayed some heavy duty epoxy wash primer as a base coat. And after spray whit undercoating oil.

[@Adidasskate134]

Looks great. Tryin to do the same to my 7.3. What kinda paint gun is that?

[@TruckMaster]

Thanks 👍 it’s a cheap harbor freight gun

[@whatifyourwrong9153]

I’m getting ready to do something similar curious did you use the whole gallon or ? Thanks

[@AbstractDreamz]

Follow up video??? How is it holding up? I am curious.

[@TruckMaster]

It’s peeling

[@jaysingleton6553]

Awesome job! To bad GM doesn’t paint their frames how you did. They wax dip them. Seems like the wax doesn’t last long. Keep up the good work!!

[@TruckMaster]

It’s dumb they use wax I never understood that

[@ItsRori]

Keep them coming! What’s going on with the color man??

[@TruckMaster]

Two week it should be painted

[@LinkcardEBTCash]

Looks good man, its a lot of work. don't forget to do the inside of your rear bumper. Look into using RP 342 cosmoline spray it works great!!

[@hkm_865]

Awesome job, I’m jealous my truck needs this desperately

[@Gasolinegarage]

Awesome video again man ! Looks sweet ! Crap now I’m getting the itch I need to go do this to my truck 🤣🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 awesome man ! And happy Mother’s Day to your wife!