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Patrick67BJ8

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I am getting ready to paint my suspension parts on my BJ8 and I have some spare suspension parts with very few miles on them and they appear to be "gloss" black.

What is the correct finish for suspension parts, semi-gloss or gloss? I am also considering powdercoating many of the parts including the coil springs. I've seen pictures of Healeys with both semi-gloss and gloss black suspension parts. My Healey is an original Beige w/ red trim, and will be finished out very good quality, new frame, etc., but I'm not making a "gold" car. The Healey will have its aftermarket AC re-installed.
Thanks,
Patrick
 
Not sure if you can get a "powder coat" in semi-gloss but that was the original color. But boy, the gloss sure looks better. Your choice.
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Eastwood makes a chassis black in gloss and flat. I prefer the gloss. It's more expensive than hardware store rattle can paint, but appears to be worth it.
 
Black POR-15 ia ideal for chassis and suspension components. Blast clean the parts and spray two coats as directed. Almost comparable to a powdercoat finish, but not as expensive, if you have the equipment available to spray.
 
Because the springs will flex, it may not be a good idea to powder coat those. I am sure others will comment.
 
Cutlass said:
Eastwood makes a chassis black in gloss and flat. I prefer the gloss. It's more expensive than hardware store rattle can paint, but appears to be worth it.
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Thanks to everyone who responded!!
I just order two cans of Eastwood gloss black for the rear suspension and rear end(with their primer).
I'm having several of the front suspension pieces powdercoated gloss black including the coil springs. I checked with the powdercoater here in Dallas and he said "no problem" doing coil springs and they do it all the time. They do a lot of auto stuff and have lots of experience. They even do the "jet hot" coatings for exhaust manifolds too.
Some of the smaller things like tie-rod ends, ect, will be painted glossblack.
Thanks!
Patrick
 
I've had coil springs powder-coating for my M Rdstr, and they're still looking good after eight (8) years.

I just couldn't bring myself to put red springs (H&R brand) on my car, it's bad enough that the Konis are yellow :wink:
 
I have some aftermarket coil springs for my early Bronco that are powdercoated. Talking about some hard to remove material. They are used and scraped up, not to mention light blue. I tried to sandblast with very little progress and way to much time for end result. There is defintely nothing wrong with any under chassis components being powder coated. I use POR-15 because its easy for me to prep and apply, and next best thing to powdercoating. When using paint it requires bare metal to be primered, and will always chip off to expose primer or metal. The POR is applied directly to bare metal and stays there.
 
fordtrucks4ever said:
I have some aftermarket coil springs for my early Bronco that are powdercoated. Talking about some hard to remove material. They are used and scraped up, not to mention light blue. I tried to sandblast with very little progress and way to much time for end result. There is defintely nothing wrong with any under chassis components being powder coated. I use POR-15 because its easy for me to prep and apply, and next best thing to powdercoating. When using paint it requires bare metal to be primered, and will always chip off to expose primer or metal. The POR is applied directly to bare metal and stays there.
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Another good paint for supposedly for bare metal is "engine paint". I haven't used it yet but it was recommended. I had my brake drums balanced by Hendrix Wire Wheel and they painted them with gloss black(my color choice because I wanted the spokes to show up better against the rear brake drums) and they still look good. I don't have a spray rig so I have to make do with what is available in "cans".
 
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