rear leaf spring...paint
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Racer
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From: river rouge michigan
rear leaf spring...paint
well,
i have managed to have some of the rear suspension parts chromed and powder coated (black/green)... i have no clue what to do with the spring........ i know the chrome might crack but will the powder coating crack also.... i'm thinking about painting it with that flex additive that is used for urethane bumpers.... any suggestions
cryzko
detroit
i have managed to have some of the rear suspension parts chromed and powder coated (black/green)... i have no clue what to do with the spring........ i know the chrome might crack but will the powder coating crack also.... i'm thinking about painting it with that flex additive that is used for urethane bumpers.... any suggestions
cryzko
detroit
Drifting
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From: VetteMOD
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
I am in the same situation. I want to repaint my new steel spring (becaust the original paint is crap). Need a paint with very high abrasion resistance. Right now I'm thinking that is catalyzed paint or powder coating.
Melting Slicks
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From: I may be getting old but I refuse to grow up
Originally Posted by i885744
powder coating will rub off due to the leaves scraping and moving against eachother.
Pro
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From: Hamilton, ON, Canada
I would never chrome plate a spring. It may become brittle due to absorption of hydrogen during the plating process. Failures have been reported. Using plastic liners between leaves should minimize wear on other types of coatings.
P.S. Of course if the car is for show only, it doesn't matter if the springs are brittle.
P.S. Of course if the car is for show only, it doesn't matter if the springs are brittle.
Safety Car
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From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by BBShark
I am in the same situation. I want to repaint my new steel spring (becaust the original paint is crap). Need a paint with very high abrasion resistance. Right now I'm thinking that is catalyzed paint or powder coating.
Rick B.
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From: Snake handler
Originally Posted by ettev
Fiberglass spring painted with Krylon. Still looks good after several years of casual driving.
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