RAGO MODULAR STORAGE PANEL SYSTEM (Bare)
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blksubykid
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I usually buy all my parts bare and then send them to powder coat all at once. I normally pay less than what the manufactures would charge if they were to send them to PC.
97BlackAckCL
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I had mine powdercoated by a local shop here, they look awesome
Yah thinking of going that route and also debating if I should Line-X it since i have to redo my roof rack. But if i do i dont know how well it'll be.
blksubykid
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Line-X a small part and see how well you like it before you fully commit. Rago sends a small bottle opener you can install on either side of the panels, maybe line-x that part first.
If you have a proper spray gun for paints, use Ellis brand HYLUX self priming flat black paint. It’s great for metal. Do two coats. That’s what I will be doing on mine. I’m a professional painter in the movie business. Painting mine tomorrow or Friday!
I did the same with mine. I took it to have it powder coated.
I regretted it in the end and in the future I'd try to have it powder coated by the original fabricator.
These boxes are big and they add up. And finding time to do things is not always easy. It just adds an extra step of going back and forth to have the piece powdercoated.
I regretted it in the end and in the future I'd try to have it powder coated by the original fabricator.
These boxes are big and they add up. And finding time to do things is not always easy. It just adds an extra step of going back and forth to have the piece powdercoated.
Did you also use primer coats? How’s it holding up so far?
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Arishtat
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I prepped mine with a little sanding to remove the sharp plasma cut edges, smoothed it with steel wool and then hit it with Rust-o-leum self-etching primer and finished with some satin finish medium gray spray paint that has a mild 'granite' texture.
EDIT: Before applying the first coat of primer it's a good idea to use acetone to remove any possible contaminants on the surface to be painted. Rago's MSPs ship very clean, but I still did a once over with an acetone soaked rag to be certain.
The key is to go ever so lightly on the primer and build it up with multiple coats. I think I did three coats with some extra attention to the edges and the Rago 'R' logo to get good coverage. The first coat should look like a dusting of OD green over the bare metal.
Same goes for the paint, lay it on lightly and build up with about 30 minutes between coats, maybe longer if it's humid or cooler weather.
I like it so much that I'm probably going to dismount the old one and re-paint it the same color. That one wasn't prepped as well as the new one and is currently painted in a grey that matches the interior of the truck. I did a rush job on it and it shows.
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Greybeardviking
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To answer you questions, I have used most of the rattle can companies and Rustoleum Professional High Performance Enamel Spray has been the easiest to use and the best looking coating that holds up well to use.
Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Product Page
multiple lighter coats with short dry time in between and it comes out looking great.
I would stay away from Krylon "All in one" as it tends to run alot and doesnt look as good when it dries.
Professional High Performance Enamel Spray Product Page
multiple lighter coats with short dry time in between and it comes out looking great.
I would stay away from Krylon "All in one" as it tends to run alot and doesnt look as good when it dries.
