suspension springs, what paint?

hey guys
 I need to repaint all my suspension springs, can anyone recommend what paint to use?
 id prefer to rub them down and paint myself as apposed to powder coating.
              any advise would be much appreciated.
                                           
                                           regards andy

andywolves said

hey guys
 I need to repaint all my suspension springs, can anyone recommend what paint to use?
 id prefer to rub them down and paint myself as apposed to powder coating.
              any advise would be much appreciated.
                                           
                                          regards andy

anyone????

am pretty sure powder coating is most of the price of new springs + it will crack n come off, reckon hammerite may be an option ??

peeriehutchie said

am pretty sure powder coating is most of the price of new springs + it will crack n come off, reckon hammerite may be an option ??

thanks, can anyone else recommend?

Only thing what will stay there will be hammerite. The rest will come off or will be to expensive. Use hammerite and I think you will not regret it!

wont paint just crack when the springs flex? mine are coated on a 1mm  thick plastic rubber sleeve.

I'd go with hammarite, as long as you rub them down properly and make sure there's no grease on them before painting I think it will be a long time before the paint cracks.

I suppose the paint might crack off if you put it on too thickly on a single coat tho.