Powdercoating shocks?
02-15-2008, 07:53 AM
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Powdercoating shocks?
Is this a bad idea? I'd like to black out my shocks, but don't want to get paint in places that it shouldn't be. Or risk damaging the shocks. I've considered aftermarket, but those tend to get expensive and i'm pretty happy with the stock ones. Any suggestions?
02-15-2008, 11:44 AM
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RE: Powdercoating shocks?
You will need to completely dismantle before p.c., the seals and oil wont hold up well to the 350 to 400 degree curing temps.
02-15-2008, 01:51 PM
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RE: Powdercoating shocks?
Bad idea. The internal shock components can't handle the heat.
02-15-2008, 01:56 PM
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RE: Powdercoating shocks?
+1
02-15-2008, 02:04 PM
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RE: Powdercoating shocks?
just take 'em apart...do the springs and upper and lower "caps"
not a big deal i assure you...
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i did this one for a girder front end...progressive 440.. translucent copper over chrome
02-15-2008, 04:43 PM
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RE: Powdercoating shocks?
You can buy black Progressive 412s for less than 200 bucks, and I guarantee you'll like them better than the stockers.
02-16-2008, 06:43 PM
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RE: Powdercoating shocks?
can anyone give any direction on how to take a pair of 440s apart? ..sould be much appreciated!
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