so when i got this truck it was never really washed on a regular basis.
i personally believe once a week will keep it looking new.
so my frame and everything below is greasy and dirty.

my solution is this:

1- spray the dirt and greasy stuff with engine de-greaser.
2- hose it off and brush of big dirt clod's and what not.
3- for a much better work space and angle to paint i would recommend removing the spare tire. it took me 5 minutes and was DEFINITELY worth it.
4- wire brush and sand paper the whole thing to get it looking new and a rough surface to prep for paint
5- once all clean tape off rubber hoses and things you don't want to paint
6- primer
7- paint
8- if you want a clear coat or sealer of some sort

here are some pictures oh my truck in the middle of step 4 (i also did step 5 because i did not plan on cleaning it so elaborately until i noticed how bad the dirt and grime was.)

(i finished tonight for the most part i might throw one more coat on but you can get a general idea....)

leave me some feedback on what you think....Thanks!

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/maxpoms/

 

Looks great! what kind of paint did you use, anything special

 

just Krilon interior exterior they didint have any special paint for a frame or metal besides high temp paint and i diditn need that so i just used regular paint that supposedly will keep some rust out..

and thanks for the feedback!

 

just what i was lookin for.. thanks for putting up i am going to do this when i get spme spare time
the truck looks really good

 

Truck looks sweet, nice job!!! I want air horns for mine...

 

I've done that to a 79 f100 that I had in high school, I think it really looks good especially from behind>..Good job, fixin to do my lil ole 98 f150 sam way my friend...Again good job

 

did the same thing a while back to clean mine up. Even though you can't see my axle at all :o

 

Gotta love the southern trucks. If you saw the bottom of my truck right now you would scream like an 8 year old girl!