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bart40 · 03-13-2014, 09:03 PM

I've disassembled the springs from my 40 sedan. There is some rust pitting but they appear to be sound. I've cleaned and degreased. Should I paint them before reassembly??? Thanks

Lawson Cox · 03-13-2014, 09:06 PM

No, paint after assembly. Did you grind down the wear areas?

bart40 · 03-13-2014, 09:12 PM

No grinding....I used a wire brush on a wheel.

ford38v8 · 03-13-2014, 09:19 PM

Paint doesn't adhere to grease, and you have to grease the leaves before assembly, so I'd say hand brush the edges before assembly and use fifth wheel grease between the leaves. As Lawson advised, grind the burrs smooth before assembly.

bart40 · 03-13-2014, 09:20 PM

thanks...!!

1952henry · 03-13-2014, 09:58 PM

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Kahuna · 03-13-2014, 11:17 PM

1952 Henry has it right

Admiral · 03-14-2014, 08:53 AM

I used the following product. One quart was enough for both spring assemblies with a little left over. I haven't had the car out on the road yet but I really like this graphite-infused paint. Jumping on the frame and compressing the springs reveals NO squeaks. After the paint cures you can rub your finger on it and some of the graphite comes off on your hand.

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03-13-2014, 09:03 PM	#1
bart40 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 38	paint springs? I've disassembled the springs from my 40 sedan. There is some rust pitting but they appear to be sound. I've cleaned and degreased. Should I paint them before reassembly??? Thanks

03-13-2014, 09:06 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: paint springs? No, paint after assembly. Did you grind down the wear areas? __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

03-13-2014, 09:12 PM	#3
bart40 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 38	Re: paint springs? No grinding....I used a wire brush on a wheel.

03-13-2014, 09:19 PM	#4
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,645	Re: paint springs? Paint doesn't adhere to grease, and you have to grease the leaves before assembly, so I'd say hand brush the edges before assembly and use fifth wheel grease between the leaves. As Lawson advised, grind the burrs smooth before assembly. __________________ Alan

03-13-2014, 09:20 PM	#5
bart40 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 38	Re: paint springs? thanks...!!

03-13-2014, 09:58 PM	#6
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,620	Re: paint springs? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Or... http://slipplate.com/index.php?main_...&products_id=1 __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

03-13-2014, 11:17 PM	#7
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: paint springs? 1952 Henry has it right

03-14-2014, 08:53 AM	#8
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: paint springs? I used the following product. One quart was enough for both spring assemblies with a little left over. I haven't had the car out on the road yet but I really like this graphite-infused paint. Jumping on the frame and compressing the springs reveals NO squeaks. After the paint cures you can rub your finger on it and some of the graphite comes off on your hand. http://www.amazon.com/Ez-Slide-Graph...graphite+paint