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| bbrock |
 Jan 16 2019, 10:56 AM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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What's a good product to paint front trunk lid springs and rear strut springs that is flexible enough not to crack? Powder coating would be ideal but I'm on a budget. I think I read somewhere that SEM Trim paint is flexible but not sure. On another forum, someone posted the idea of Plasti Dip but didn't see any feedback from anyone who actually did it. Intriguing idea though.
On a similar question - Do I need to add a flexiblizing agent to paint trunk and engine lid torsion bars body color? Thanks for suggestions. |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jan 16 2019, 11:03 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,717 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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For the current project I'm on, I'm using VHT semi gloss black epoxy.
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| mepstein |
Jan 16 2019, 11:50 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,260 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Get them plated black.
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| Superhawk996 |
Jan 21 2019, 02:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,794 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Jan 16 2019, 11:56 AM)  What's a good product to paint front trunk lid springs and rear strut springs that is flexible enough not to crack? Powder coating would be ideal but I'm on a budget. I think I read somewhere that SEM Trim paint is flexible but not sure. On another forum, someone posted the idea of Plasti Dip but didn't see any feedback from anyone who actually did it. Intriguing idea though. On a similar question - Do I need to add a flexiblizing agent to paint trunk and engine lid torsion bars body color? Thanks for suggestions. On my first 914 I painted all the torsion bar springs black with standard automotive paint. No issues. Can post photo of my original engine compartment cover - The only thing I still have from my 1st 914. Garage decoration. The rear springs can painted too. In the past I've used Krylon ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know . . .) with good results. Keep it thin and you shouldn't have too much trouble. Worst case, it only lasts 2-3 years and then needs a re-shoot. |
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| amfab |
Jan 21 2019, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 393 Joined: 17-May 16 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 20,004 Region Association: None
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I was thinking about Krylon appliance epoxy 3206 spray. It is very durable, but it is pretty glossy.
I know Rustoleum makes an appliance epoxy but I hate Rustoleum |
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| Rand |
Jan 21 2019, 04:11 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Because you like blingy colors on your springs? Why? Springs flex (the perfect canvas for paint? Duh, think about that.)
Spew all the paint and powder coat THERE. I'm sure there are other forums who would be more helpful. We like to drive our cars. |
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