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| Author: | J_A_M [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Front Suspension |
To paint or not to paint...that is the question! I am painting my front subframe, but since I cleaned up my suspension arms I think they look good as is (unpainted). Should I paint them? If yes, why?!? If I paint them, it will be black, so this ISN'T A COLOUR POLL (poeee, Phil, Mike T etc) 
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| Author: | rampage101 [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:28 am ] |
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YES, Why, well I just think they will have a more uniform look, maybe even look a bit neater. And, well, its black, which is a cool colour (or shade or whatever if u want to be techinical). |
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| Author: | poeee [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:35 am ] |
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If they look good bare, paint em with clear!! |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 10:54 am ] |
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hmmmm......thats not as dumb as it sounds...... But.....They are a part that will get knocked around quite a bit (stones, dirt, cats etc) so any paint coating will get a hard time. That's why I am thinking leave them. They cleaned up like new, freshly cast parts. Touch decision, because nice glossy black paint, to match the subframe would look sweet! 
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| Author: | mutant mini [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:14 am ] |
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Ever thought of having them zinc plated. You can choose from goldish or silverish colour. Prevents rust and won't fall off like paint will eventually. |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:16 am ] |
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Hey, now that's a good idea Jan! I used to be able to get that done for nix, when I worked at Qantas. Damn shame I can't now. |
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| Author: | mutant mini [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:23 am ] |
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Thanks. I don't know much about mechanical stuff but looks, well that's another thing. I had some parts done and it wasn't very expensive considering it lasts a lot longer than paint. |
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| Author: | 68matic [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 11:52 am ] |
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have you ever heeard of POR15 that stuff sounds good steve will tell you what Dave says about that stuff: "its just motor paint with hardener!" look it up on google |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:35 pm ] |
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Paint them or otherwise zink plating, Where would we go to get this done 
POR15 JAM knows it and has some but not sure what colour, Red LOL no I think its black. If they srub up good and you're happy with them llike that, Coolies 
but when my spray gun comes I'm Spraying everything. Boy and his new toy 
but i like the idea of the Zink Plating |
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Sep 24, 2004 1:41 pm ] |
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Found this. If I had the money I would try it out. Nickel Plating Kit Years ago I nickel plated some bonnet hinges on a Torana - Looks just as good as chrome! |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Sep 24, 2004 2:56 pm ] |
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J_A_M wrote: Found this. If I had the money I would try it out.
Nickel Plating Kit Years ago I nickel plated some bonnet hinges on a Torana - Looks just as good as chrome! Hey Anton, you wanna go halves? 
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Sep 24, 2004 3:07 pm ] |
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Very tempted Kev. I wonder how much we could plate with it? |
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| Author: | poeee [ Fri Sep 24, 2004 3:24 pm ] |
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Make a big enough tub and do a shell!
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| Author: | J_A_M [ Fri Sep 24, 2004 3:36 pm ] |
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 up there for thinking!!...imagine that!!
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| Author: | Wombat [ Fri Sep 24, 2004 3:44 pm ] |
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I've sent an email and asked Quote: Can you please tell me how much a kit will plate? What would be the largest single item possible to plate? and can the individual components be purchased separately as they are used up?
I'll let you know the answer.
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