Painting Springs
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Painting Springs
I'm getting some Evotion Springs for my car soon, but they're a bland biege/gold colour. So.. what I want to do is spraypaint them (please don't respond with things like "don't spray em" or "why would you wanna do that?" cuz I've pretty much made up my mind already 
). Anyways, since the springs will be bending a lot, what kind of spraypaint should I use? I know there's a type out there that is a more flexible kind of paint that will have a little bit of stretch in it. Anyone know? Thanks 
). Anyways, since the springs will be bending a lot, what kind of spraypaint should I use? I know there's a type out there that is a more flexible kind of paint that will have a little bit of stretch in it. Anyone know? Thanks 
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Rep Power: 272 Yeah, I recently painted my calipers and drums with VHT paint (which looks awesome btw ) and I'm wondering if that stuff will work too. The only thing I'm really concerned with is the bending of the springs, and as a result, perhaps cracking of the paint? 
) and I'm wondering if that stuff will work too. The only thing I'm really concerned with is the bending of the springs, and as a result, perhaps cracking of the paint? 
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Originally Posted by DukeTheNuke
just get something with a lot of flex additive in it.
I'm just wondering if anyone knew any specific brands or exactly what to look for on the cans in terms of "flex additives" 
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Rep Power: 302 I think you'll need a primer (if you use one) with a flex agent or whatever.. Not sure if the paint w/ flex is incredibly important after that.
I think painting them would be pretty slick man.. If you have a boring colour and you can see them through your rims, go for it!
I think painting them would be pretty slick man.. If you have a boring colour and you can see them through your rims, go for it!
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Rep Power: 272 Well, they're gold.. but my calipers and drums are silver, so they don't really mix well together. My car's an SSM btw, so I think maybe red.. or just black so they don't even stand out at all. Yeah, either red to make them noticeable or black to hide the goldness. 
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Krylon High Heat Allluminum paint will be the best bang for the buck and will out last the others.
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
Color & Product Offering
High Heat Aluminum - 1402
High Heat Beige - 1408
High Heat Black - 1614
High Heat White - 1505
let us know how it will turn out!
http://www.krylon.com/main/product_t...roduct_details
Color & Product Offering
High Heat Aluminum - 1402
High Heat Beige - 1408
High Heat Black - 1614
High Heat White - 1505
let us know how it will turn out!
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Rep Power: 272 I'm not sure if that spray paint has any flex additives in it, so it might not be the best for springs. The heat resistence is a + though..
.. and I'll definately let you guys know how it turned out
.. and I'll definately let you guys know how it turned out
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Originally Posted by armieo
Do you think the paint might add an extra source of friction and make your suspension make more "clunk clunk clunk" noises while turning?
that's why I'm looking for the right kind of paint (with the flex additive).. and plus, the springs I'm getting (might be on all aftermarket springs, dunno) have these rubber endlets that will help eliminate clunking on bumps and whatnot 
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Well, I honestly don't see the point, since you can only see about 2" of the rear spring when they're installed, but I would think your best bet is krylon for plastic. Most springs have a coating on them so they don't corrode, and you're going to be painting that, not metal.
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Originally Posted by Tareon
I certainly hope not that's why I'm looking for the right kind of paint (with the flex additive).. and plus, the springs I'm getting (might be on all aftermarket springs, dunno) have these rubber endlets that will help eliminate clunking on bumps and whatnot
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Originally Posted by armieo
Maybe don't paint the sides that actually contact moving parts or whatever... aka the tops and bottoms of the spring.
Good thinking man! 
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Rep Power: 343 I think all that really matters is the side that contacts the ground when you put the spring on a flat surface. Maybe put some tape or post it notes over the ends? Office labels would help.
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Originally Posted by armieo
Let me know how it turns out. I'll never do a mod like this because I'll never ever lower. At least not for a looong while. 4x4 newb mode for life.
LOL, why won't you lower? The more you look at that gap each day, the more it's gonna get to you -- eventually you'll crack
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Originally Posted by FuzzBeC00L
not everyone wants to lower... But go paint ur **** man
I can't, the store hasn't gotten the springs yet. I don't think I'm gonna end up painting them anymore. Too much hassle for something you can't really even see anyways. Besides, if I ever get Koni Yellows, they'll match LOL
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Rep Power: 272 Pfft.. 
lol, you couldn't ban me. Besides, it's good to know now that if I ever wanted to paint my springs, I could. Like if I decide to paint my calipers/drums red (instead of the silver right now), I could paint my springs red as well
I'm still gonna post my drop here (and prolly in the Official Suspension Drop thread) when it's done this weekend coming up
lol, you couldn't ban me. Besides, it's good to know now that if I ever wanted to paint my springs, I could. Like if I decide to paint my calipers/drums red (instead of the silver right now), I could paint my springs red as well I'm still gonna post my drop here (and prolly in the Official Suspension Drop thread) when it's done this weekend coming up
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