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Gus350

10-30-2012 08:53 AM

Powder coating A Arms

I have a new set of Porterbuilt control arms That I need to powder coat. So what I am wondering is, do I need to leave the balljoints out or put the in before I have them done.

thanks for all the advice

Kevin

red02chevy

10-30-2012 10:46 AM

Re: Powder coating A Arms

Remove the bushings, cross shafts and ball joints

lil_sahara450r

10-30-2012 11:01 AM

Re: Powder coating A Arms

I agree, I wouldn't want to put those in an oven lol. You powder coater may be a little pissed when his shop smells like burnt rubber bushings and grease
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jimmydean

10-30-2012 11:27 AM

Re: Powder coating A Arms

Butt naked bare metal.

PBFAB.COM

10-30-2012 12:04 PM

Re: Powder coating A Arms

Also DO NOT powdercoat inside the machined pieces where the bushings and ball joints go... or they won't fit! :)

Gus350

10-30-2012 12:48 PM

Re: Powder coating A Arms

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods (Post 5676260)

Also DO NOT powdercoat inside the machined pieces where the bushings and ball joints go... or they won't fit! :)

I guess I shouild have ask this because this is really what I was wanting to know .

Thanks

jimmydean

10-30-2012 01:21 PM

Re: Powder coating A Arms

When I shoot powder, I use plugs for all treaded holes and mask off mounting surfaces (like bushings or bearing races). If the shop doing the powder doesn't know what to mask off, I wouldn't leave my parts there. :lol:

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