Rear Leaf Springs

69L89396 · #1 03-03-2002, 04:10 AM

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?

**William** · #2 03-03-2002, 03:14 PM

OE leaf springs weren't painted.

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

69L89396 · #3 03-03-2002, 06:09 PM

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

mr454ss · #4 03-05-2002, 12:07 AM

How about putting clearcoat on them.

**Stefano** · #5 03-05-2002, 01:09 AM

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.

DjD · #6 03-05-2002, 02:56 AM

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).]

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