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TheFontMaster
11-21-2004, 05:44 PM
Is it fine to paint springs, or do they have to be powdercoated? Will paint hold up to the flexing of springs?
Pappy
11-21-2004, 05:46 PM
no paint wont hold up at all. the first compression and it will start flying off:(
TheFontMaster
11-21-2004, 05:48 PM
Yea thats what I thought, I figured I'd ask just to be shure. How much for powdercoating the springs?
Pappy
11-21-2004, 05:52 PM
a full set of springs runs about $35
TheFontMaster
11-21-2004, 05:59 PM
Me thinks you will be getting some work from me in a month or so:cool:
Pappy
11-21-2004, 06:04 PM
no problem...just let me know

i like springs...i dont like stripping them but pc'n them is cool. the round construction really makes the colors stand out
TheFontMaster
11-21-2004, 07:09 PM
What is it about powbercaot that makes it be able to flex like that on springs?
Pappy
11-21-2004, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by TheFontMaster
What is it about powbercaot that makes it be able to flex like that on springs?

thats just pc. its properties make it stay just flexible enough to absorb impacts and flex. ofcourse too much of either will harm it:p
FasstMidnightZ
11-21-2004, 07:56 PM
what are the shocks on the stock hondas painted with , are they pc'ed jw . I would like to have my 250ex shocks painted black
Pappy
11-21-2004, 07:59 PM
the stock springs are pc'd i believe.