Rear Leaf Springs
 

I just got a new set of Eaton leaf springs in and the finish looks very rough. Can I paint these black or silver and they still be correct? Any suggestions on a way to help the looks?

Re: Rear Leaf Springs
 

OE leaf springs weren't painted.

Their manufacturing process produced a flat, uneven, dark grey finish.

Re: Rear Leaf Springs
 

So what do you do to keep them from rusting?
Wouldn't a dark gray paint look better than a rusted spring?

Re: Rear Leaf Springs
 

How about putting clearcoat on them.

Re: Rear Leaf Springs
 

I use the POR exhaust manifold paint, its a bit lighter, but You can probably tint it with Regular Black POR. This works great for drivers.

Re: Rear Leaf Springs
 

These were taken apart, wire brushed and a rust inhibitor was applied then shot with rattle can steering gearbox paint from NPD. They were too blue so I dusted them with light coats of some cast iron gray.

http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rear5.jpg

The POR may be a tougher finish though.


[Edited by DjD (03-04-2002 at 09:53 PM).]

[Edited by DjD (03-04-2002 at 09:56 PM).]