corsasport.co.uk
  Not logged in [Login - Register]  
You Are Not Registered Or Not Logged In  

Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Best way to spray springs?


New Topic
New Poll 		  Subscribe | Add to Favourites

You are not logged in and may not post or reply to messages. Please log in or create a new account or mail us about fixing an existing one - register@corsasport.co.uk

There are also many more features available when you are logged in such as private messages, buddy list, location services, post search and more.


Author Best way to spray springs?
Christopher
Member
Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 12:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bought some used springs and there was only a little bit of surface rust on them but me being picky thought id rub them down and prime them up to protect them a little bit and ive just found whilst doing the priming its basically impossible to get a even finish around 100% of the spring? Any tips or tricks just to help? I know it doesnt have to be perfect and no one sees them but im intrigued?

Thanks
Chris
tom130691
Premium Member

Avatar

Registered: 13th Sep 08
Location: Daventry
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 13:19   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
think the only way they get an even coat from factory is they are dipped in the paint opposed to to sprayed ?
madcorsakid
Member
Registered: 25th Oct 09
Location: Ayr
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 14:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i used hammerite and painted my springs and come out pretty good
D0NN3R
Member
Registered: 1st Mar 11
Location: Dunholme, Lincolnshire
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 14:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
hammerite just give it lots of coats
Gary
Premium Member

Avatar

Registered: 22nd Nov 06
Location: West Yorkshire
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 15:03   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I would have thought something flexible would be better as they are constantly moving.

I'd use that plasticoat stuff
Christopher
Member
Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 15:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hmmm i might just go get them powder coated! What do you think that will cost £20? As its like £40 per wheel?!
Darryl H
Organiser: South Central
Premium Member

Avatar

Registered: 19th Nov 09
Location: Camberley Drives: Porsche 944
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 15:47   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Got to be pretty cheap as I can get a whole bike frame and forks dipped and coated for £60

|My Corsa|SC|My Instagram|
Christopher
Member
Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
User status: Offline
6th Sep 12 at 17:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hmmmmmm! May have to enquire! Cheers bud!
scottyp1989
Member
Registered: 29th Jul 07
Location: Warley, West Midlands
User status: Offline
8th Sep 12 at 21:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Powder coat will crack in no time i would have thought, id get them plasticoated as said, or diped
Christopher
Member
Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
User status: Offline
8th Sep 12 at 21:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Well ive painted them just for now and theyve turned out quite good but maybe in the future i will get them plasticoated or something! Thanks for everyones help!

 
New Topic
New Poll

  Related Threads Author Forum Replies Views Last Post
do you CCA Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice 11 878
17th Jan 05 at 18:50
by j0hn		  
springs??? daddysport Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice 4 126
27th Jan 05 at 20:28
by LukeGSi		  
Left to do before PVS? willay General Chat 149 3084
1st Jun 07 at 20:24
by Andrew		  
RED REIGER (mite be selling up :( Torsa g Projects and Builds 256 14978
18th Jun 09 at 17:43
by Jakey		  
Parcel Shelf and Ported 6 x 9 Boxes minimatt001 Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice 6 280
30th Mar 11 at 18:25
by Eddx14xe		  

Corsa Sport » Message Board » Help Zone, Modification and ICE Advice » Best way to spray springs? 29 database queries in 0.0173271 seconds