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Trying to get all my underhood finishes correct on my 79 F250. Here's a pic of them after evaporusting - I can clear them and call it good (or paint with the Eastwood Detail Gray) if they look close enough because I hate messing with the springs...
I'd just clean them up real good, and try for a consistent natural finish. Powder coating might last, but I wouldn't trust paint to not chip or get marred.
Thanks everyone - sounds like bare steel is the consensus. I'm trying to do a "Concours" style resto on this truck - Pebble Beach here we come! I never had one of these when new or worked on them, so I did not know how they appeared when they left the factory. Boeshield T9 is a spray on protectant designed to stop rust from developing on bare steel. It only lasts 6 months, but is easily reapplied. I'll try this and see how long it lasts.
