Truck frames

[ranma]

Do you paint the frame before you build? Or after its built? I myself build then paint the frame it seems to glue together better this way. For me that is.

[Dr. Cranky]

I do it both ways depending on the type of build. If it's a junker or daily driver, I might glue it all together and then paint. If its a shiny and detailed build, then I paint the parts separate.

[Jim B]

I always build the frame first, then prime & paint as a single unit.

[JMD904]

Best way is to assemble and dry fit the body and then paint. I assemble the axles and leaf springs,etc.etc. Then I paint it. Speeds up the process.

[Chad]

I assemble, than paint. it works well for me, just do multiple light coats you'll get there.

Chad

[mikelo]

One thing I learned when starting my new job is the full size frames are almost completely assembled before painting. Even the wire harnesses, fuel & air lines are run prior. So it should work in scale as well.

Mike

[doogie7046]

I too prefer to build the complete frame and then paint it as one unit. You just have to take a little more care when handling the frame to install the engine, fuel tanks and other parts.

[jekylljr]

I to assemble whole frame with axels in place then paint everything

[skulls]

For the guys who assemble then paint, do you have any issues with getting into the smaller areas like inbetween the gussets on the crossmembers?

[mackinac359]

Assemble the entire frame minus wheels, engine/trans, fuel tanks, battery box, tool box.

[cowboysevens]

I also primer and paint after frame is all together and I have test fitted everything that will be atacthed to it