Anyone used Steel-It?

[Greg]

Thinking about using this for my upcoming frame and cage build, looks like a great product... but it's not cheap.

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It's popular in the offroad racing community due to it's durability, the fact that you can weld over it and it makes it easy to see cracks in roll cages, etc. Anyone on here used it?

 

[Hickey]

Had a friend recently use it. It's not as weldable as they lead you to believe. You can weld it, but you won't be happy with the welds. As a paint, it's a decent product. I think any paint that has hardener added would have better long term results though.

 

[Gravy]

Tedo does it on his truck. It looked great

 

[Greg]

Had a friend recently use it. It's not as weldable as they lead you to believe. You can weld it, but you won't be happy with the welds. As a paint, it's a decent product. I think any paint that has hardener added would have better long term results though.

Good to know! I doubt I'd really need to weld over it, but if the corrosion and chipping resistance is what they claim I think it might be worth it? It does look awesome when laid down.

 

[Hickey]

Good to know! I doubt I'd really need to weld over it, but if the corrosion and chipping resistance is what they claim I think it might be worth it? It does look awesome when laid down.

It does look good.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I use it and love it...

 

[The_Lobbster]

I just filled this form out now for a free sample. It sure looks good.

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[Bart]

I used it for the first time on my front end swap and LOVED it. A bit pricey, but being able to paint raw metal and then weld on top of it was a dream come true. Highly recommend.

 

[Greg]

I used it for the first time on my front end swap and LOVED it. A bit pricey, but being able to paint raw metal and then weld on top of it was a dream come true. Highly recommend.

Good feedback, thanks @Bart!

 

[Mouse]

I ordered up a free sample as well. Seems interesting, especially the weldability

 

[The_Lobbster]

I ordered up a free sample as well. Seems interesting, especially the weldability

Did you ever get your sample? I still haven't gotten one yet. I emailed the company back to ask, but curious what the deal with mine is.

 

[Mouse]

No, I haven't received anything. This is a good reminder, I need to ask them what happened too.

 

[The_Lobbster]

No, I haven't received anything. This is a good reminder, I need to ask them what happened too.

I got an email back.

“Thank you for your interest in STEEL-IT brand coatings. Due to high demand, it may take 1-4 weeks to receive your sample. You will receive an email once your sample ships. We appreciate your patience.”

 

[Die Blaue Ziege]

We use it all the time at work. It is use in areas that get heavy chemical and high pressure wash down weekly. I seems to hold up amazingly well. I also used some on my tj frame a few years ago.

 

[4x4_Welder]

I ordered mine in October as well, and just got an email yesterday that it's on the way. If it's as good as they say then that'll be my go-to coating. I might even do the rear bumper in my F250 with it once that's finished.

 

[Die Blaue Ziege]

Just make sure that you mix the hell out of it before using. It tends to separate a little. And use gloves and clothes you don't care about. Also if you bought the spray, clean the nozzle after use

 

[The_Lobbster]

I know this isn’t my thread, but I got my sample in the mail yesterday.

 

[Mouse]

Still waiting, but haven't checked the mail for today.

 

[neagtea]

I like it but... I painted a cage and it over sprays the other bars tried a few things but wasn't as cool as I like. Welding? I buff it off to weld to it it does let ya weld but I was happier welding to bare steel. The black sprays better than the silver. Be ready to spend some dough. I probably would buy the gallon size next time I do a cage/chassis and play with the gun to see if it will go further. I will post a pic later.

 

[1993yj]

Got my sample today. Requested back in Oct