broker-len Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Looking for suggestions for paint on springs and front and rear axle on a early 30s plymouth was told to use rustolium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 If the parts are disassembled, I would recommend powdercoating them. If not, and you are looking for a good way of painting assembled parts, a thorough cleaning and Rustoleum will provide a decent looking result and should hold up well. I painted the rusty wheels on an old hay wagon almost twenty years ago....just wire brushed them and used Rustoleum (primer and top coat with a brush). Still look like the day I painted them and it's sitting in an old unheated barn with dirt floors (in Michigan).Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I use John Deere Blitz Black for those parts. Holds up well on tractors....outside, too. Edited November 25, 2015 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durant Mike Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I've used Eastwood Company Chassis Black in semi-gloss for my undercarriage. Looks great and really hard finish. They also make a Ceramic Chassis Black, but I have not used it. One thing with powder coating is that I understand it's almost impossible to touch up when it gets chipped or scratched. What I liked about the Eastwood company is that their paint also comes in spray cans so you can do the small parts too. Edited November 25, 2015 by Durant28 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJD Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I have also tried different finishes. The John Deere paint so far is excellent. Using the rattle cans didn't quite give the results I was looking for, but when thinned and sprayed the product looks great. I also had the parts blasted then powdercoated, then painted. Powder coating is difficult to touch up. PM me if you would like to discuss my reasons for my particular procedure. Fred D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I would go with the John Deere Blitz black as Keizer suggested.You can paint a whole car for about fifty bucks and it is very tough paint.You can buy it in bulk or rattle cans at your local John Deere dealer. Edited November 25, 2015 by JACK M (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I am all done with thousand dollar a gallon paint. and $15,000 finish jobs.It makes me afraid to drive the car.Now if I liked green, or yellow I would be in good shape., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) Another vote for black tractor/implement paint. Very durable. Dad and I have used it on many cars over the years. Edited November 25, 2015 by 39BuickEight (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broker-len Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thanks for all the Posts I took my front axel down and springs apart put primer and rustolium made it sit for several months I did investigate options was going to use epoxy enamal but I think I was told it would not flex on the springs and maybe crack not happy with the rustolium,,,,, looks great but if you have a brake fluid leak it eats up the paint wish I would I use something else------------------ what do you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Already given suggestions on the paint. Try using a bleeder hose and container style bleeder instead of dripping fluid on the suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Use DOT 5 brake fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Doesn't matter what paint you use, if you have a brake fluid leak it will take the paint.And maybe even your or someone else's life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broker-len Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks so much for all the feed back after I painted the undercarage I sent my break cyclinders to get resleaved put everything back carefully and while I was bleading they leaked replaced the brass washers and they still leaked that is how I found out the fluid eats paint working on resolving the leads has any one used epoxy paint on springs and axels BR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stude Light Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 If you have all the parts disassembled then why wouldn't you powdercoat? It is relatively inexpensive and the most durable and flexible finish you will find. I agree that it is difficult to blend in repairs but this is the undercarriage (springs and axles) right? So I assume black paint...just touch up any nicks with automotive repair paint. You have the option of mixing too...springs in powdercoat, axles in paint if desired.In photo axle and backing plate is paint and all other parts are powdercoat - sorry a bit dusty.Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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