Coating springs
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Coating springs
I have read that its not a good idea to powdercoat springs be it the front coils or leaf springs..Spring Finishes Tech which is what that link talks about. Has anyone had any problems doing this? Should i have the leafs sandblasted then put them together and paint them or could i por15 them atleast? Also should i just replace the springs and get new? I didn't notice any sag while i was tearing it down. The frame is being powdercoated and im trying to get everything else done so its ready to be put back together.
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High heat does change the properties of the springs, with that said the front springs I have in my truck are from a Bronco and powdercoated orange. There are low temp powdercoating powders that seem to not affect the metal, being that the're low temp.
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you can cure powdercoat with uv lights, typical powder cures at about 400degrees, they do make some low temp stuff thats around 200-250 that is used on aluminum wheels when they worry about transition temps. That shouldnt hurt your springs though.
Having said that. Powdercoat is great and durable but i dont know if it would flex enough to survive on your leaves, especially with the leaves rubbing on each other. I think a durable paint is the way to go.
Having said that. Powdercoat is great and durable but i dont know if it would flex enough to survive on your leaves, especially with the leaves rubbing on each other. I think a durable paint is the way to go.
