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17dodgebros

17dodgebros

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what is a good product to paint suspension components? I was looking for something really durable.
 
Honestly?
I had as much front end components as possible Powdercoated on my 70 Superbee.
Other stuff I did paint I used a "Seymour" paint product.
Also, some Eastwood products BUT many here on the forum do not like some Eastwood stuff.
 
super-bee_ski said:
Honestly?
I had as much front end components as possible Powdercoated on my 70 Superbee.
Other stuff I did paint I used a "Seymour" paint product.
Also, some Eastwood products BUT many here on the forum do not like some Eastwood stuff.
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X2 on the powder coating
 
I've coated a LOT of suspension parts over the years ....... I'm also totally swamped even though it's my so-called "slow" time of the year. If you aren't in a hurry, it would be an honor.
 
I see Eastwood now has a true two part epoxy in a spray can. Pricey, but epoxy paint is tough,.....................MO
 
Photon440 said:
Rubber, plastic, things that can't take the 400 degree curing oven.
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That's right Photon440. You also don't want to ever get your leaf springs powder coated. The Delrin liners that go between each leaf (to keep them from eventually rusting together) will NOT survive the heat of outgassing or curing the powder. Most coaters will not take the assemblies apart to coat them properly or replace the liners so you end up with sloppiness in between the leaves ... which gets even sloppier as time goes on and the tolerances get bigger and bigger.

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And what the hell am I doing working on my BIRTHDAY??? LOL :tongue3: I guess I'm a die hard .........
 
I used powder coat on control arms and strut rods and Rustoleum Professional semi gloss black on the parts that can't be powder coated.

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CudaChick1968 said:
That's right Photon440. You also don't want to ever get your leaf springs powder coated. The Delrin liners that go between each leaf (to keep them from eventually rusting together) will NOT survive the heat of outgassing or curing the powder. Most coaters will not take the assemblies apart to coat them properly or replace the liners so you end up with sloppiness in between the leaves ... which gets even sloppier as time goes on and the tolerances get bigger and bigger.

* * *

And what the hell am I doing working on my BIRTHDAY??? LOL :tongue3: I guess I'm a die hard .........
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You are dedicated that is why. Happy belated B-Day...I use NAPA's paints and have had excellent results with the finish. They are not expensive and I believe they are manufactured by SEM Products. But don't hold me to that. If you are on a budget and a DIY kind of person then go that route....cr8crshr/Tuck
 
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