mowerman Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 The front springs on my Vit really need painting, the length is ok so I suspect they`re fairly new. But want do you paint them with, as conventional paint will surely crack and flake off when the spring is working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy66 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I used black Hammerite spray and it's still spot on a year later. Brilliant coverage, tough and a nice glossy finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 etch primer would be a good start, as it will bite into the metal. Then again the por15 stuff claims to be flexible I think. That stuff seems popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Springs won't flex enough to trouble most paints. Think how much you can deform a body panel and it springs back to shape without paint damage. Now work out the uncoiled length of your spring, ie as a straight bar, and you will see how little it actually deforms in operation,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Nobbs Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 chassis black from frosts works well! mine has not flaked off yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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