philter25

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I just picked up a set of used springs and noticed that the powdercoat was starting to come off on a few spots on the springs. Im assuming that the powdercoat is added to springs for a layer of rust protection? I believe the springs are made of stainless steel, and I was wondering since portions of the powdercoat have come off, if I should repaint them with rustoleum or spray them with any anti-rust spray before installing.

Any thoughts?

IvoryG

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I would if they are off the car. My Eibachs are doing the same thing. I don't know how cause my car is a garage queen.

philter25

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Just incase anyone else is having this problem, I went to home depot last night and picked up a can of flat black rustoleum industrial rust proof spraypaint for 6 bucks and put 2 coats on. Its a nice and thick coating on the springs.

Rustoleum sells about 50+ types of spraypaint now, and most of them were smaller cans for 4-5 bucks. The one I got was the industrial grade, which adheres to multiple surfaces for 6 bucks. The other ones, which were 4-5 bucks were regular rust paint and the can only said it adhered to metal.

I feel fully confident that my springs are rust resistant and will last awhile, plus, I was able to paint them black and make it a stock like look.

Weiboy718

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when you guys installed your springs did you guys put that rubber coil on the top and low end of the spring to avoid metal to metal contact?

philter25

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^ When I installed the springs, I left the rubber piece in place which was in the middle of the spring. I guess on the end would provide better protection from the metal on metal contact.

If I were to do it again, I would put it on the end.