? on powder coated wishbones b/f reassembling

[tdskip]

Got most of the parts back from being powder coated yesterday, and the guys taped off the inside of the wishbone arms where the bushing goes.

I was planning on just painting the inside with POR15 before reassembling (and obviously letting it dry before assembling) Yes/no?

 

[swift6]

My opinion, if you abhor the bare metal, just blast it with some rattle can black. Otherwise grease it up and install the bushings. If the paint gets too thick there it can make installing the bushings difficult.

 

[Tinster]

Got most of the parts back from being powder coated yesterday, and the guys taped off the inside of the wishbone arms where the bushing goes.

I was planning on just painting the inside with POR15 before reassembling (and obviously letting it dry before assembling) Yes/no?

My vote is NO POR15 paint. But remember, Dale knows just about zilch of auto mechanics
and can barely change a tire. Anything I post is subject to rebuke by the BCF Experts.

One night I stayed at a Holliday Inn and the next morning I replaced the front suspension of
my 1969ish TR6. I cleaned and powder coated all parts myself and masked off the bushing openings
just like your contractor did to yours.

Not that I would know for proof positive, but I cleaned and polished smooth the A-Arm
bushing openings until they gleamed.

Now, I'll prove how non-mechanical I am. I installed red wheel bearing grease because
of the rotation movent of the bushing against the steel walls. I use red wheel bearing
grease on anything that spins or rotates.

I use Moly-B-Denum grease on anything that slides back and forth but does not spin.

Here's a quickie "how to" for the A-Arms install. Remember, I might be wrong!!

https://www.scribd.com/doc/523186/InstalLowerA-Arms

dale

 

[tdskip]

But remember, Dale knows just about zilch of auto mechanics
and can barely change a tire. Anything I post is subject to rebuke by the BCF Experts.
dale

Hey - I'm actually keen on what you think here Dale. I've read your write ups several times, and have learned about from your bravery and determination to move ahead!

Thanks for the thoughts.

 

[tdskip]

My opinion, if you abhor the bare metal, just blast it with some rattle can black. Otherwise grease it up and install the bushings. If the paint gets too thick there it can make installing the bushings difficult.

Thanks Shawn - I just hate the idea of anything rusting at this point...

 

[Tinster]

Well Hey There-

I certainly have brought no auto mechanical technical knowledge
to the British Car Forum but............

I do claim bringing a bit of powder coating
color to the restoration process. Everything is no longer
black, black and more black on black!!

Paul's got a drop dead beautiful red engine head and powder
grey suspension, black chrome this and that. Many folks now have
colorful armstrong lever shocks as well. Colorful
frames and brake drums as well.

I think we all contribute some small portion to the overall success
of the British Car Forum.

dale

 

[prb51]

Dale,
Looks good....looks as if you've been hit by the island mon color bug yourself.

 

[Tinster]

Dale,
Looks good....looks as if you've been hit by the island mon color bug yourself.

My momma 'bout cried her heart out when the hospital nurses pointed
to the "roygbiv" colored baby and told her I was hers!!

I wore dark green socks with orange pumpkins and "dress" sandals
to a black tie affair musical affair last weekend. The "muckety mucks"
always want to see what socks I've opted for the particular music selection.

In all honesty, I don't own a pair of plain black socks and wouldn't wear
them if I did.

d

 

[M_Pied_Lourd]

Skip,

I would suggest NOT using the POR15 inside as you may have a hard time getting the bushings in. I like the suggestion of a thinner coat of black rustoleum or similar.

Cheers,
M. Pied Lourd

 

[tdskip]

Thanks!