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)

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).

If they look good bare, paint em with clear!!

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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!

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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mutant mini 1380cc '73 UK imp-Chroma Lusion-leather interior-8 x 300W Diamond Audio Dual Voice Coil 8" subs, Phoenix Gold 4 chnl amp, Pioneer 7550 DVD, 2x Phoenix Gold A1.800d MonoBlock Amp, Focal Utopia splits, 14" chrome rims 195/40/14 tyres

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.

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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mutant mini 1380cc '73 UK imp-Chroma Lusion-leather interior-8 x 300W Diamond Audio Dual Voice Coil 8" subs, Phoenix Gold 4 chnl amp, Pioneer 7550 DVD, 2x Phoenix Gold A1.800d MonoBlock Amp, Focal Utopia splits, 14" chrome rims 195/40/14 tyres

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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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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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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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Very tempted Kev. I wonder how much we could plate with it?

Make a big enough tub and do a shell!

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up there for thinking!!...imagine that!!

I've sent an email and asked

I'll let you know the answer.

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!