Painting Suspension Parts?

[PaleRider 12]

Got a little carried away. Thought I'd put new springs and shocks up front and this led to roller perches, shocks, 620# springs, upper and lower control arms, grabatrack steering kit, sway bar, monte carlo and export brace. Ought to drive like a race car when done. :001_smile:

 

In any case since I spent all this money on the front end I want it to look good next time I'm crawling underneath.

 

Interested in some suggestions on paint. Was thinking clear coat or ceramic colored with clear coat - any suggestions? Pics would be great.

 

Thanks

[Protowrxs 111]

Mine is likely boring.. black and hammered silver.

 

-Stephen

[70-DropTop 12]

Mine is likely boring.. black and hammered silver.

 

-Stephen

 

Looks good. I have to ask, what's the best way to clean up a spindle before painting? Use soft wire and drill, media blast, dip? Most of the other parts I'll have will be new, so I don't have to worry about cleaning them. The spindles, on the other hand, I will re-use and want to refreshen.

 

Thanks!

[Protowrxs 111]

I taped off the bearing and seal races and the ball joint holes and sand blasted mine. I ended up reusing some 71 spindles to get the big bearings and caliper mounts I had and the splash shields. You're right, most everything else would be replaced.

 

-Stephen

[*JackBurton* 0]

I've been 4wheeling my bronco for years. The axle is done in engine paint same with my roll bar. I'm able to wash it off and it still looks great. Cheap rattle can spray job and it comes out looking better than some of the powder coats that I've seen.

[bnickel 10,004]

i've been using black appliance epoxy and a dupli color clear coat with ceramic engine paint on all my suspension parts.

[ultrastang 10]

I used (at least for the time being) your basic spray can paint on these suspension components on my '68.

 

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www.ultrastang.com

[PaleRider 12]

Why appliance paint - is that tougher than rustoleum satin? I like the idea of putting clear coat ovr - don't that on engine brackets - gives it a nice look.

[bnickel 10,004]

it's an epoxy paint which by nature is a little tougher than standard lacquers and enamels. VHT makes an epoxy paint specifically for suspension parts but the stuff i used was Red Devil brand that i got at home depot.