63 front springs (finish ? )
getting ready to install my NEW 63 springs from LI Corvette they have a blackish finish on them. What would be the best thing to use for a finish and what is the actual finish for a 63 FI car.if its a natural finish should I cast blast them ? I don't want rust a couple of years from now ??? Thanks
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Re: 63 front springs (finish ? )
Original is Natural and therefore rust. I used a good primer then a coat of stainless steel colored paint. Close but no cigar.
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Re: 63 front springs (finish ? )
Clean off the black paint with lacquer thinner or a wire brush. Assuming you have a regular suspension you should have a lavender stripe from the bottom to the top about 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Then take and spray them with a Polyurthane flat clear. That keeps them from rusting.
Good luck,
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Re: 63 front springs (finish ? )
I'm with Joe. But some people leave them natural and coat them with an oil like WD 40 or Boeshield. It has to be recoated periodically.Comment
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