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03-10-2021, 09:24 AM | #1 |
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Rust protection for springs
Recently cleaned the rear spring assembly for the '40 and am ready to reinstall it. What would be a good way to help prevent surface rust on the spring. Would paint work, or would the flex of the spring affect it ?
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03-10-2021, 09:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
I like fluid film, I spray the stuff on just about everything.
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03-10-2021, 09:55 AM | #3 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
I did my 36 spring with CRC Dry Graphite Lube, essentially a spray paint with graphite in it. It made the leaves very slippery, and then I wrapped the whole kit in PVC underground pipe wrap tape, Wonder #41300 10 mil, x2 in, This keeps out all the grit and flexes to allow the leaves to move freely. No grease to attract and hold grit either.
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03-10-2021, 10:24 AM | #4 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
Asbury make a product called Slip plate, basically a dry film graphite lubricant. I have used it on my T's and F150's.
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03-10-2021, 10:28 AM | #5 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
johndee, Thanks for the info. on pipe wrap tape. Didn't know there was such a thing.
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03-10-2021, 12:03 PM | #6 |
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03-11-2021, 06:09 AM | #7 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
What is fluid film. I am not looking to lube the spring, just keep it from rusting after cleaning. Good points about dead grease clogging the spring leaf grooves. I have seen that on other springs.
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03-11-2021, 07:26 AM | #8 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
I used motorcycle chain lube
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03-11-2021, 08:19 AM | #9 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
I had all the leaves of my 32 springs powder coated. These are new Posies springs, so they have the plastic 'pucks' in them for lubrication. If I was using stock springs, would probably use a spray on graphite lubricant and wrap them.
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03-11-2021, 08:36 AM | #10 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
It's a spray protectant / lubricant but it's based on lanolin instead of petroleum. I got a couple of cans from a local parts dealer.
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03-11-2021, 12:07 PM | #11 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
I powder coat each leaf.
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03-11-2021, 12:21 PM | #12 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
Fluid Film - Just what I was looking for. Thank you.
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03-11-2021, 10:29 PM | #13 |
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Re: Rust protection for springs
Good for spraying in wheel wells of daily driver pickups for winter as well.
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