Bead blast coil spring??
but after bead blasting, what are your intentions to preserve the springs from almost instantly rusting? I am speaking in regards to appearance. 
12-18-2014, 09:12 AM
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Racer
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12-18-2014, 10:12 AM
#7
Racer
[QUOTE Is there an better option?[/QUOTE]
If you want a very close factory (heat treated) look consider gun blue.
I use Perma Blue Liquid Gun Blue which is available at any gun shop or on line.
It takes only seconds to do a full coil spring whereas you apply it with a rag.
It will also give you some rust protection and can be re-applied as many times as you want to maintain it's appearance and rust protection.
I would lightly go over the coils with fine steel wool prior to applying the gun blue and regardless of what you decide to do make sure you do it ASAP after the coils are grit blasted ------- also use gloves or a rag to handle before you paint or gun blue.
Have fun !!
If you want a very close factory (heat treated) look consider gun blue.
I use Perma Blue Liquid Gun Blue which is available at any gun shop or on line.
It takes only seconds to do a full coil spring whereas you apply it with a rag.
It will also give you some rust protection and can be re-applied as many times as you want to maintain it's appearance and rust protection.
I would lightly go over the coils with fine steel wool prior to applying the gun blue and regardless of what you decide to do make sure you do it ASAP after the coils are grit blasted ------- also use gloves or a rag to handle before you paint or gun blue.
Have fun !!
12-18-2014, 11:55 AM
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I powdercoated mine in a blue that looks much like gun blue, turned out nice.
Last edited by vettsplit 63; 12-18-2014 at 12:38 PM.
12-18-2014, 12:55 PM
#9
Race Director
Bead blast or sand blast?
Bead blasting peens the surface, and has its place, mostly in reducing stress risers, but it doesn't give a good base for paint adhesion.
Sandblast with 120 grit Alum Oxide at about 40 PSIG gives a very good base for paint to adhere to and will remove surface rust.
i would suggest getting them powder coated, as it is more durable if you want them to look good for a long, long time.
Doug
Bead blasting peens the surface, and has its place, mostly in reducing stress risers, but it doesn't give a good base for paint adhesion.
Sandblast with 120 grit Alum Oxide at about 40 PSIG gives a very good base for paint to adhere to and will remove surface rust.
i would suggest getting them powder coated, as it is more durable if you want them to look good for a long, long time.
Doug
