For those of you who have done restoration work on frames and underhood, what product(s) have you found to give durable long-term results?

I have used products sold at local auto parts stores on suspension parts in the past. They looked good at application, but finish durability was so-so.

1954 Crestline Victoria 312 4-bbl, 3-speed overdrive

I often use Rustoleum when repainting parts, including suspension parts.  Seem to hold up good.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

POR-15 does really well for frames and suspension,


1936 Ford 3W Coupe : 56 T-Bird 312, 47 Packard 3 speed, 40 juice brakes.
1968 Merc Cyclone FB GT 390, Getting a better front clip!
1977 Ford F-250 Supercab RWD Explorer Long box.
1976 Chev Camaro RS LT
Future rebuild : 1949 Ford F-1

I detailed my chassis and engine bay with Rustoleum 2X semi gloss black. It's been several years now and it's held up very well.

Durham Missouri