Painting my rear end.

[doughairfield]

The current rear diff in my TR4 sings pretty bad so I'm swapping it out for a spare I've got. I'm wondering what's the best thing to repaint the "new" rear diff with that will stand up a little better to the road than just a can of black spray paint. I'm trying to keep my cost low so even if powder coating was possible I think it's a little out side my price range.

 

[mallard]

Try this stuff much better than the traditional spray can because it has the hardner in it. www.spraymax.com

 

[JFeher]

I've used some of their stuff for rust treatment and it works well. I'm probably going to order this for my frame and suspension parts.

https://halonmarketing.com/mall/MCU%20Black.php

 

[PatGalvin]

Biggest challenge is getting existing rear end clean. I bet I had easily 10 hours into cleaning mine. Scrape, degrease (I used kerosene, wire brush) then detergent and rinse. Then chemical strip, brush, rinse, and sand, where accessible. I painted with epoxy prime and urethane. You could rattle can with an etching primer and then cover with black paint or simply apply a couple coats paint like Zero-rust with spray can or brush. Durable and easy to touch up.

https://autobodystore.net/Merchant2/merch...egory_Code=RCAC

 

[doughairfield]

cool, I"ll check it out, thanks.

 

[TR4nut]

I used an Eastwood product, Extreme Chassis Black. I'm happy with it, it is also a hardened paint so will take some abuse. And a definite yes to Pat's comments - cleaning it up is everything.

 

[doughairfield]

yeah, i've spent some time degreasing and scrubbing, still have some to go.

Anyone know if they sell that Eastwood paint at the local autoparts stores?

 

[Guest]

yeah, i've spent some time degreasing and scrubbing, still have some to go.

Anyone know if they sell that Eastwood paint at the local autoparts stores?

Don't hold me to this but I believe Advance might.