Painting Rusted Coils/Springs
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JK Junkie
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Just wondering what suggestions folks have with regard to rust protection, paint, coatings, etc. (I don't want to have to "freshen" up the paint/finish again in six months). 
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JK Junkie
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Teraflex 3" coils are rusting so my plan is to paint them with something to prevent/stop/arrest the rust. Chatted briefly with Teraflex Joe and he recommended a satin matt finish Rustoleum. Just wondering what other suggestions folks have with regard to rust protection, paint, coatings, etc. prior to re-installing (I don't want to have to pull these off again in six months to "freshen" up the paint/finish). Searched the site for a thread or two on this topic, but didn't find anything specific to coils so thanks for any constructive inputs/tips you guys can provide.
Springs/coils in the below pics are clean - blemishes are from rust or pitting. At the moment, the game plan is to 1) remove the rust, 2) spray with some sort of rust treatment, 3) paint, 4) finish with some type of clear protective layer (??). Not sure about the last step.
Springs/coils in the below pics are clean - blemishes are from rust or pitting. At the moment, the game plan is to 1) remove the rust, 2) spray with some sort of rust treatment, 3) paint, 4) finish with some type of clear protective layer (??). Not sure about the last step.
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Gary, Sorry about the rust, I would have sprayed them, but I didn't wnat you to think I was trying to cover anything up. I took the ones I got and coated them with a Rustoleum Textered Black, matched the finish on my Expedition One Bumper.
I also cleaned the underneath of the jeep, and sprayed the entire underside of the jeep(excluding the Exhaust,I used 1200 degree grill paint on it)with the textured rustoleum black before we went on this last ride. When I got home and pressure washed everything, the mud came off so easily, and the undercariage looked like new.
I also cleaned the underneath of the jeep, and sprayed the entire underside of the jeep(excluding the Exhaust,I used 1200 degree grill paint on it)with the textured rustoleum black before we went on this last ride. When I got home and pressure washed everything, the mud came off so easily, and the undercariage looked like new.
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JK Junkie
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Does this mean that nothing can be done in terms of prevention, or were you thinking more from a theological perspective? 
Agreed, but just trying to figure out how to keep the performing of this step to a minimum. Thanks for the inputs thus far everyone.
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy . . . " Matt. 6:19
Any recommendations with respect to specific type/brand of paint in mind? Agreed, but just trying to figure out how to keep the performing of this step to a minimum. Thanks for the inputs thus far everyone.
