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> Can I Powder Coat My Trailing Arms..., ...With the Bushings Still In Them?
riverman
post May 8 2006, 06:34 PM
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Will the rubber bushings melt in the oven? Is it better to paint the suspension components?
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post May 8 2006, 06:45 PM
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Most powders cure at about 450 degrees F. I think your bushings would be toasted.

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post May 8 2006, 06:52 PM
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QUOTE(riverman @ May 8 2006, 05:34 PM) *

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....
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post May 8 2006, 07:01 PM
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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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post May 8 2006, 07:13 PM
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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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