Half Shaft protective finish
Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 409
Likes: 3
From: St. James, NC
I got a new set of half shafts from Corvette Central and spayed then with around six coats a Eastwood'd Diamond Clear. That was two years ago and they still look new. The car gets drive weekends,...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,111
Likes: 32
From: Damascus MD
rust protection
Maybe try Rust Prevention Magic or RPM for short.
I have had good luck with it on my 70 Restoration project. However, if it is a daily driver it will likely need reapplication.
I know a lot of the NCRS guys use Cosmoline. It will require re-application. Intervals will vary depending on usage of the vette.
The problem with clear is it will eventually yellow and likely chip.
Somes guys use cast blast gray paint as well.
Bill
I have had good luck with it on my 70 Restoration project. However, if it is a daily driver it will likely need reapplication.
I know a lot of the NCRS guys use Cosmoline. It will require re-application. Intervals will vary depending on usage of the vette.
The problem with clear is it will eventually yellow and likely chip.
Somes guys use cast blast gray paint as well.
Bill
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 234
Likes: 24
From: Warsaw Ohio
While I hate POR15, I think it's one of the worst products on the market, they make a product called Glisten PC. It is a cristal clear 2 part finish that absolutley will not yellow , and unlike POR15 it sticks to any clean surface. I use it to coat polished Aluminium , great stuff. Tough and durable even on Valve covers and other polished Engine parts.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 37,637
Likes: 3,118
From: Crossville TN
Either seal them with several coats of good quality clear coat (if you leave them bare metal), or clean them well then shoot self-etching primer on the bare metal and follow with a few coats of good quality paint (semi-gloss black; aluminum colored engine enamel; etc.).
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