I'm not sure I can scotchbrite off the rust. Sometimes I think part of this project car was a small flood victim. Too bad I can't find a tub big enough for electrolysis or evaporust.Just my 2 cents also, but I wouldn't even sandblast them. Just scotchbrite off the loose rust and paint with a rattle can. It's a completely unseen part that will likely never get wet again, the chance of corrosion is minimal. I'd be somewhat concerned about the heat generated by the media blast weakening the springs.
For ten bucks, this seems big enough. https://www.walmart.com/ip/32-Gallon-Trash-Can/17203827I'm not sure I can scotchbrite off the rust. Sometimes I think part of this project car was a small flood victim. Too bad I can't find a tub big enough for electrolysis or evaporust.
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And powdercoating is much harder.... Not flexible, it may crack but don't know from experience? I'd epoxy prime them with black primer and forget it.
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! I would send them to you in a blink, but the shipping would kill meActually, powder is MORE flexible than paint. I've had great luck powder coating springs of various types from hood springs all the way down to tiny headlight adjusting springs with no issues or customer complaints (even many years later).
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In this case though, I'd be inclined to agree with the scuff-and-spray bomb advice. The amount of prep work you'll need versus the benefits gained is not really a good ratio, especially considering that it will most likely never be subjected to the elements or excessive moisture.
I had a thread about my molasses use, it works really well. The molasses pulls oxygen out of rust, leaving just the steel behind.Never heard of using molasses. I am curious as to WHY it works.
You definitely know first hand, good to know.Actually, powder is MORE flexible than paint. I've had great luck powder coating springs of various types from hood springs all the way down to tiny headlight adjusting springs with no issues or customer complaints (even many years later).
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In this case though, I'd be inclined to agree with the scuff-and-spray bomb advice. The amount of prep work you'll need versus the benefits gained is not really a good ratio, especially considering that it will most likely never be subjected to the elements or excessive moisture.