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Can I Powder Coat My Trailing Arms..., ...With the Bushings Still In Them? |
riverman |
May 8 2006, 06:34 PM
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Learn As I Go Group: Members Posts: 449 Joined: 18-January 05 From: Kitchener, ON Member No.: 3,466 |
Will the rubber bushings melt in the oven? Is it better to paint the suspension components?
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Rotary'14 |
May 8 2006, 06:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
Most powders cure at about 450 degrees F. I think your bushings would be toasted.
-Rob |
Mueller |
May 8 2006, 06:52 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Will the rubber bushings melt in the oven? Is it better to paint the suspension components? I think the 400° will cook the rubber bushings....if you can find it, there are lower temp powder coatings that bake at about 210°...I know there is a powdercoating media rep here on the site, if you do a search on powdercoating you might find his posting.... |
guywan914 |
May 8 2006, 07:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-May 04 From: Columbia,CT Member No.: 2,112 |
Why not remove the bushings, powder coat and install some better bushings. I had mine powder coated and had Racer Chris make and install them.
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IronHillRestorations |
May 8 2006, 07:13 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,726 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Yes, you will burn the rubber bushings beyond recognition, if the powder coater will even treat them with the rubber in them.
Remove & replace. New rubber bushings are not available, but softer plastic ones do fine. |
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