Jhiltonn

Hi, I've searched up and down the forum but cannot seem to find what the 'NCRS correct' or 'closest to correct' PAINT brand/color to be used on my C3 Rear Spring.

A couple of threads had people who said they would post what rattle can brand/color would be a good choice for the rear springs, but I cannot find their answers. I've read that the original color was a blue-ish gray(most say it is this color) or green-ish gray(Yes, one person said it was greenish gray!) in color. Alan even posted a picture of what the actual color should be!!! THANK YOU!!

Anyone care to help?

Thank you!

Nowhere Man

primmer gray is close. quanta products in rising sun MD sells some that is close. but you can find the gray at wal mart

1974ta

Cold Galvanizing Paint is an excellent match. It also is very high in zinc as was the original paint albeit not exactly the same. The zinc helps lubricate and prevent rust.

Paint is cheap and available at your local home improvement/hardware store.

Kind Regards,


Bill

Wee

Don't use Ace Hardware light gray...It looks white in pics but does look a little grayish in person. I used 2 other shades of thier gray on the rear build... Machinery Gray which I used on the rest of the parts except the shocks which I used Sea Blue. I really like the way it sprays.

Here is the best pics I could fine that shows all 3 colors...



Brian

Alan 71

Hi jh,
The rear spring is now described as "light to medium gray". (No mention of green-ish or blue-ish tones.)
I'm re-doing my spring currently and am using the Rustoleum that Bill has suggested. It's nice.
HOWEVER… I discovered it's available in 2 variations… Cold Galvanizing Compound (the one you want, 7585), and Bright Galvanizing Compound (sparkly, the one you don't want).
Regards,
Alan

I'm looking for a usable original longest liner!!!

Jhiltonn

Thanks to everyone ! Hey Alan, a guy on eBay had 2 long original nos liners that didn't sell last week for $30. The item number was 122444133917. Maybe you could strike a deal for one of them? Good luck!! Joe

Alan 71

Hi Jh,
Thanks for the tip!
It appears they are not long enough. He says "fits leafs 1-6"
I need the liner that's between leafs 8-9, the longest liner.
Regards,
Alan

I'm in the process of cutting my originals down to be the next shortest in length than they were intended for. But I need the longest liner.