I just got a set of used Downey coils from Steve (SteveD0603), who is a great guy and asset to YT. The coils have a few spots of rust on the tops and bottoms, would you recommend fixing this prior to installation? I live in NV so rust is not really a problem, but I will be going to grad school next year and it might be on the East coast. What would you guys recommend and also, how to do it/what to use? Thanks for the input.

The coils:

 

I say, why not? It would never hurt to fix the rust now.

 

True, I might as well. I guess some pointers on what to use and any tips on the process would be appreciated. Thanks

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81124

http://www.loudins.com/

 

i would go with powdercoat, especially with something like springs. Its an extremely durable finish.

 

Definately get those suckers coated...not trying to sell myself but bare metal is not the way to go! Oh...and thanks Garrett!

 

Damnit, I forget the name of the stuff...

But, don't powdercoat them.. thats a waste of money. Stupid IMO actually.

There is this stuff they sell at hardware stores that you paint on with a brush, its black, really gnarly, and will stop rust and wont chip. Its made for undercoating the frame of trucks. It goes by a name that has some numbers and letters like AK-47 or something, but not after a gun.

 

Why would it be a waste of money?

 

Paint Over Rust? POR works wonders on the undersides of vehicles and similar applications. I'm not sure how it'll do on springs that flex tho.

 

Just toss them on as is. The stocks were probably tossed around and all nicked up and they have held up. It's thick steel not thin sheet metal. They will outlast the vehicle as is.

 

Look at the rust...over a period of time they will look crappy. But what do I know...

 

Waste of money because powdercoating is expensive and made for visible parts. I'd probably just use some rustoleum if it were me...hah.

Yea, and I think that stuff is POR or something similar. It works fine, my buddy used it on his leaf springs and it was solid for 5+ years.

 

I'd PC em' neon green...

 

why not get them pc'ed and help a fellow yotatecher out in business?

I am sure J will give you a a great price on PC.

its POR-15

 

I got some neon pink in stock...we should do yours that color too Taco!

 

Yeah, but then I'd have to put like 16 shocks on the chromed rear axle and have a bed that hydraulically tilts from side to side, and have 40" Thornbirds on Chrome Mags....

 

I definitely go with callmej75 if he was local, but I live in Reno, NV I don't think it's worth shipping these heavy springs both ways for powder coating.

callmej75, could you tell me what you would do them for? Or what is a good price when I call a local PC'er? Thanks for the help.

If POR worked for leaves, it sounds like it'd work for me too.

Thanks for all the help guys. I think I'll compare what PC'ing them, POR'ing them, and just plain old rustoleum will cost and make the decision from there.

 

In all seriousness, if you were in a more arid region, I'd say just Rustoleum them and call it good, but being that you're in Reno and Tahoe and dealing with snow and the associated salt on the roads, etc, getting them PC'd or POR'd isn't a bad idea, FWIW.

 

That would be SICK Taco!

 

i wouldnt powedercoat them...isnt it true if you heat a spring to much it will actually weaken it??