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Raidmagic	Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#1
Guru Newb Florida 168 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	If so post up some pics so I can see them please. I'm going to be rebuilding my front suspension and am planning on powdercoating some maybe all of the suspension. I'd like to see some that's done and how it looks. Thanks
	Posted on: 2011/1/11 22:33

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CentralCoaster	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#2
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	I would make sure to mask off the areas with critical dimensions, such as where the bushings go.
	Posted on: 2011/1/11 23:10
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bogus	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#3
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	Another option might be to JetHot coat them. The coating is very durable and leaves a perminant shine.
	Posted on: 2011/1/11 23:33
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Jeffvette	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#4
Elite Guru Not on CF 1297 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	I strongly urge you to not powder your suspension pieces. The powder will cover up any flaw or cracks that may develop in the alum material. If you are looking to shine them up and coat them, I believe POR-15 sells a clear.
	Posted on: 2011/1/11 23:55

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Raidmagic	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#5
Guru Newb Florida 168 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Jeffvette wrote: I strongly urge you to not powder your suspension pieces. The powder will cover up any flaw or cracks that may develop in the alum material. If you are looking to shine them up and coat them, I believe POR-15 sells a clear. Well that's a quality point but what about all the new parts for sale that come powdercoated? What's the difference? I'm not opposed to painting them I was just looking for the durability of powdercoat. I'm not interested in polishing them as I'm not interested in keeping them polished and the work that takes. I like the jethot coat idea, my headers are like that and look nice. Any other ideas?
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 1:19

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bogus	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#6
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	I got the idea for JetHot coating from Grassroots motorsports magazine. They used that coating on their suspension arms. Unlike powdercoating, I suspect you would be able to see stress cracks. To be honest, I am not sure if I could see them on a raw arm... just saying... The only way I would feel good would be to do a magnaflux type of test (I know, aluminum, but something of that ilk for aluminum).
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 2:17
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CentralCoaster	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#7
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Quote: Jeffvette wrote: I strongly urge you to not powder your suspension pieces. The powder will cover up any flaw or cracks that may develop in the alum material. If you never race the car, or never check the aluminum closely anyways, what's the difference?
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 5:26
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Jeffvette	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#8
Elite Guru Not on CF 1297 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Raidmagic wrote: Well that's a quality point but what about all the new parts for sale that come powdercoated? If you are talking about these from the DC thread Those pieces are anodized. And most suspension pieces that are colored are anodized.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 6:31

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Jeffvette	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#9
Elite Guru Not on CF 1297 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: CentralCoaster wrote: If you never race the car, or never check the aluminum closely anyways, what's the difference? True, most people don't even look at the tires anymore before the get in the car. I always cringe when getting in strange car on the track, not knowing what has been done.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 6:34

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mseven	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#10
Senior Guru Motor City Madhouse 247 Posts Member since: 2005/9/17 0:00	On mine everything else on the drive train is coated. The only things not coated on mine: the block, cylinder heads, rear knuckles, lower struts, and front upper and lower arms (as those looked good): [IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/2w7foqx.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/2mq0tn8.jpg[/IMG]
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 12:04

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Raidmagic	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#11
Guru Newb Florida 168 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Jeffvette wrote: Quote: Raidmagic wrote: Well that's a quality point but what about all the new parts for sale that come powdercoated? If you are talking about these from the DC thread Those pieces are anodized. And most suspension pieces that are colored are anodized. No I'm refering more to most anything made by BMR. I've been looking around at different pieces for our cars and most other cars just to see.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 12:27

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SpectatorRacing	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#12
Elite Guru 1721 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Jeffvette wrote: Quote: CentralCoaster wrote: If you never race the car, or never check the aluminum closely anyways, what's the difference? True, most people don't even look at the tires anymore before the get in the car. I always cringe when getting in strange car on the track, not knowing what has been done. You don't do a walkaround first? That doesn't sound like you... To OP, why do you feel you need the durability of PC? The suspension parts don't really see wear aside from at the joints and from weather. Paint or anodizing will be fine.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 14:13
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BillH	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#13
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Jeffvette wrote: Quote: CentralCoaster wrote: If you never race the car, or never check the aluminum closely anyways, what's the difference? True, most people don't even look at the tires anymore before the get in the car. I always cringe when getting in strange car on the track, not knowing what has been done. Hell, I ask people if they've checked the oil on the cars I tech. Half of em look at me with a blank stare. Yea, no more PC on stressed parts for me. Learned it once.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 14:30
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CentralCoaster	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#14
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Quote: Jeffvette wrote: Those pieces are anodized. And most suspension pieces that are colored are anodized. Doesn't anodizing reduce strength and make the parts more brittle?
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 16:09
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biggrizzly	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#15
2011 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Chesapeake Beach, Maryland 4543 Posts Member since: 2006/4/23 0:00	Quote: mseven wrote: [IMG]http://i55.tinypic.com/2w7foqx.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/2mq0tn8.jpg[/IMG] Mick, Your car is amazing.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 16:19
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Jeffvette	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#16
Elite Guru Not on CF 1297 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: CentralCoaster wrote: Doesn't anodizing reduce strength and make the parts more brittle? Considering annodized alum is used in the aerospace industry, doubt the process weakens alum. Might call NASA and ask them though. They use anodizing.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 19:22

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Jeffvette	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#17
Elite Guru Not on CF 1297 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: SpectatorRacing wrote: You don't do a walkaround first? That doesn't sound like you... I do a minimal walk around tires, general body shape (accident damage) odd looking alignments, but that is about the most you can do with all 4 wheel on the ground. Quote: BillH wrote: Hell, I ask people if they've checked the oil on the cars I tech. Half of em look at me with a blank stare. What's oil?
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 19:26

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rayquayle	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#18
Senior Guru 139 Posts Member since: 2006/4/9 0:00	Quote: biggrizzly wrote: Mick, Your car is amazing. I agree, Mick I've always loved these pix.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 19:42
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Jeffvette	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#19
Elite Guru Not on CF 1297 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Quote: Raidmagic wrote: [quote] No I'm refering more to most anything made by BMR. I've been looking around at different pieces for our cars and most other cars just to see. Steel part, sure. Alum, no way.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 19:45

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bogus	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#20
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah San Pedro, CA 20859 Posts Member since: 2005/9/7 0:00	remember, powder coating uses heat... and heat could weaken the aluminum.
	Posted on: 2011/1/12 22:10
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BillH	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#21
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: bogus wrote: remember, powder coating uses heat... and heat could weaken the aluminum. No, there's not enough heat used to do that.
	Posted on: 2011/1/13 2:13
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Raidmagic	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#22
Guru Newb Florida 168 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	I didn't consider the steel vs. aluminum side. I'll just stick to painting them and touch them up as needed when they get rock chipped or whatever. Thanks guys.
	Posted on: 2011/1/13 2:18

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CentralCoaster	Re: Anyone have powdercoated suspension parts?	#23
Senior Guru San Diego, CA 9454 Posts Member since: 2007/10/28 0:00	Why would you paint them? Bare aluminum will be way easier to maintain the look of IMO, assuming you don't want a different color.
	Posted on: 2011/1/13 2:22
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