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Painting Struts/Springs?

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What is the best way to paint coil springs? The only post I found related to this was here: http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=allposts&Main=410268&Search=true#Post410268 that was only referring to the struts.

Obviously it will need to be durable, so I'm thinking powder coating? The struts I'm not so worried about as I can just rattle can them if nothing else... I'm not sure how the struts would handle the heat of powder coating (400 degrees Fahrenheit according to Wikipedia) :shrug:

I'm a powder coating newb :laugh:

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Also found this thread, still didn't help much. http://www.contour.org/ceg-vb/showthread.php?t=9061
 
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I believe Pole120 painted his Koni's Black. although I am not sure about the Coil Springs! Most are red anyways!!! I likey RED!!!:drool:

- amyn
 
I'll throw my 2 cents in..

With the spring, you won't need to worry about heat as much as stretchability. Powercoat would fit the bill, but if you want a cheaper alternative, maybe try latex paint for its durability to stretch. But I could be completely wrong and made a fool out of myself. :rolleyes: :laugh:
 
KerryKool said:
I'll throw my 2 cents in..

With the spring, you won't need to worry about heat as much as stretchability. Powercoat would fit the bill, but if you want a cheaper alternative, maybe try latex paint for its durability to stretch. But I could be completely wrong and made a fool out of myself. :rolleyes: :laugh:
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Yeah I was thinking Powder coat would be the ultimate answer for the Springs. The concern I had with heat was for doing the Struts (Expensive compressed gas struts hitting 400 degrees scares me :laugh:).

I was just searching the interweb when I found this page (for choppers) that says it can be done on Coil Springs and Struts both... http://www.gogocycles.com/powder-coat-paint.html
http://www.gogocycles.com/powder-coat-paint.html said:
Here's a partial list of some of the stuff that can be powder coated:

Wheels and Rims
Vehicle Bumpers
Various pieces of trim
Engine Parts such as Valve Covers
Sway Bars
Struts
Coil Springs
Custom Chopper frames
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You know I'm not too current on things but if you want protection from rust, etc., I've used "Fluid Film" with great success on everything; look for it on ebay or google.

It is a lanolin like substance from sheep's wool that is used to rustproof cargo containers on sea going ships, and underneath cars, and also good to preserve leather and is a decent hand cream!

Of course it just preserves, not paints, and must be renewed every couple years. But I'm kind of a rust nut, and it's the best thing I've seen.

Mike
 
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Matt R said:
I think the stuff that's on them is epoxy paint, like on stoves or other appliances.
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On the struts/springs?

I'm having the springs Powder coated by blu_fuz and I'll be prepping the struts and spray painting them. :cool:

Oh and I'm not too worried about rust, more about looking nice as this is the fun car :)
 
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