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Jan 6, 2008 | 07:27 PM

76projectstingray

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suspension painting

I'm going to start pulling apart the front suspension and want to clean and paint the control arms. Are you guys using POR 15 for this or just a rustolum type of spray paint?

Jan 6, 2008 | 07:29 PM

bertmeister

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I used rustoleum two years ago, some parts sprayed, some brushed. So far holding up well.

Jan 6, 2008 | 07:48 PM

I'm Batman

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Powdercoating is a good option.

Jan 6, 2008 | 07:50 PM

L82shark

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doing mine too. Rustoleum! Starts looking bad, hose it off, respray....

Jan 6, 2008 | 08:12 PM

Smokin Joe

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The A-armss are powdercoated, the rest of the components are POR-15, top coated with Semi gloss black spray paint.

Jan 6, 2008 | 08:53 PM

72LS1Vette

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I used RustBullet with a topcoat of Eastwood Chassis Black for my control arms. I did the frame with RustBullet topcoated with Rustoleoum Satin Black, but I think the Chassis Black adhered better to the RustBullet. I like the sheen of the Satin Black better though.

Rick B.

Jan 7, 2008 | 12:19 AM

Bowerss2

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red oxide primer, then two coats of rustolium, works beautyfully

Jan 7, 2008 | 07:03 PM

76projectstingray

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thanks for the replies! I wasn't sure if the rustoleum wouldn't chip off easy.

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Jan 7, 2008 | 10:00 PM

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I did mine with Rustoleum, came out great and is holding up really well.

Jan 7, 2008 | 10:07 PM

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Powdercoating is a good option.

Powdercoated the upper & lower control arms, Steering knuckles, caliper mount plated and tie rod tubes.

$59 powder coating gun from Harbor Freight and a $25 used oven.

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