Painting Sliders: Rattle-Can vs Linex vs Powder coat

Planning on getting a set of sliders for my '16 DCSB OR -- these will be used as steps 99% of the time. Will likely put uhm to proper use a handful of times each year. Looking to get other's advice regarding painting for them. I like the Linex look and durability but have heard rumors that it can peel in large chunks? Rattle-can is obviously the cheapest, though I've heard some people have to touch-up frequently which seems like a PITA to me.

Any wisdom on this topic is much appreciated!

 

If your using them as steps, as long as you dont drive in cleats or haul around a sports team, shouldnt need to touch up

That being said, your best bet might be powder. Durable finish that likely wont see damage in your case.

Wheelers may prefer paint as its easier to match touching up than painting over damaged powder.

 

Mall crawl - Powder
Rock crawl - rattle can

Don't do Linex. I've personally seen many sets in Linex and it doesn't hold up at all.

 

i do intend to go off-roading, which will likely entail a bit of scraping though this would be maybe 4x/yr....

 

Paint

 

I have mine textured powder coated and I can touch up with rattle can bedliner. The texture matches and touch ups hide extremely well. Added benefit is that the texture adds grip for steps.
You're right to stay away from lineX. The first scrape will tear the coating and touch ups will be sorely obvious unless you strip completely and recoat.

 

hmm, which rattle-cans did y'all go with? any particular prep/prime?

 

Basic paint prep:
Scuff the surface
Clean with acetone
2 coats primer
2-3 coats paint.

Proper adhesion is your friend here to avoid unnecessary touch ups.

 

I used Rust-Oleum bedliner rattle can. It's textured so that it's not too slippery, plus easy fix if it gets chipped. Only been on since November, but have not needed to touch it up yet. Also, nice and cheap

 

Self etching primer then any base youd like really, for metal ofcourse

 

I coated my rear bumper in Monstaliner. That stuff is super hard and very easy to apply. It would also add some grip.

 

Powder coating sliders is excessive IMO if you plan on actually using them, that stuff is expensive to have it scrape off. I just rattle can them every so often.

 

I think this is a toss up. Powder coat saves you a lot of time in prep work and ensures a good durable coating in all the areas that aren't seeing damage which is the majority of the piece of armor. Also, it's easy to touch up. There is really little down side to powder coat.

 

Funny I am stumbling upon this now as I acted before reading haha I just got done putting primer down on one slider then after the wife asked me if I knew what I was doing, promptly saying yes I know how to paint steel, I then got on a youtube tutorial, and was supposed to sand, wipe down to degrease with mineral spirits, then primer then paint. Just spent the last two hours preping skid plates and slider, other slider may get sanded and re-primered, or I may just say screw it and paint it any thoughts on primer without a clean surface and what its future might entail

 

Paint!This is step 2(black sandable primer)of the 3 procedure's i'm doing.Step 1 was self etching primer and step 3 will be a lightly textured bedliner.All rattle can Rustoeum products.Easier to touch up overall.

 

^^^ Hah! I don't have sliders yet, but wondered how to hang 'em for painting when I do get them. But now I know - I have that same Park stand. Thanks for the inspiration.

 

Whats the best way to touch up powder coat? Just rattle can?

 

Yup. Just find the color that matches and paint away. Flat black works pretty well on our powder coat.

 

Is there a step i can take to ensure that it does not rust? If i decide to powder coat or paint etc.?

What would be the best solution?

@jowybyo

 

I would recommend some texture.. had some w/o and every scratch and dirt shows.