Coil Spring Repaint?
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Why would anyone want to take the risk on such a mission critical part? They're so cheap to replace as in less than a full tank of gas these days for 1 new spring.
Wtf - C'mon jay!
Wtf - C'mon jay!
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Less than a Long Ranger tank of gas, maybe, given current prices... Personally, I'm not thinking of old coil springs; I'm thinking of new ones that come in bright colors that scream, "Hey, look at me! This truck features lots of costly goodies!" And so (for me, anyway) the question remains: what to coat them with?Why would anyone want to take the risk on such a mission critical part? They're so cheap to replace as in less than a full tank of gas these days for 1 new spring.
Wtf - C'mon jay!
Because I don't always get the right answer to my favorite question...
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Look for a local powder coat place. That's the toughest and most flexible, by far.
If you don't want to do that, then alkyd enamel should remain somewhat flexible. So, plain old Rust-Oleum oil-based. Make sure to prep the surface well, at least using a maroon Scotch-Brite and degreaser.
If you don't want to do that, then alkyd enamel should remain somewhat flexible. So, plain old Rust-Oleum oil-based. Make sure to prep the surface well, at least using a maroon Scotch-Brite and degreaser.
I did this a few years ago. I've got old school 6" Slee springs. The powder coating didn't last all that long before it began chipping. Once that happened, rust started creaping under the powder and the rest started flaking off.
A few years ago I sanded the rest of the powder coat off using a small hand finish sander and scotchbrite sponge. I painted them with regular 'ol Rustoleum primer, a few coats of Safety Orange, followed by a couple coats of UV resistant clear coat. So far it has been holding up longer than the factory powder coating.
A few years ago I sanded the rest of the powder coat off using a small hand finish sander and scotchbrite sponge. I painted them with regular 'ol Rustoleum primer, a few coats of Safety Orange, followed by a couple coats of UV resistant clear coat. So far it has been holding up longer than the factory powder coating.
I’ve just shot all of mine with paint from ace and clear coated them
I may sandblast and paint my brand new dobinsons gloss black. Bumping this thread from 2022 to see if anyone has experienced flaking/chipping, whether you powder coated or used a rattle can. Been searching online but no clear answer regarding which method will last longer.
I reached out to Rust-Oleum, see pic for recommendations. Seems reasonable.
Might even reach out to Dobinsons and see if they will stock them in black anytime soon but that's a stretch, been on backorder forever!
I reached out to Rust-Oleum, see pic for recommendations. Seems reasonable.
Might even reach out to Dobinsons and see if they will stock them in black anytime soon but that's a stretch, been on backorder forever!