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12-07-2010, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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Should I paint or clear my new parts?
I recently purchased all new balljoints, tierod ends, and control shafts. My question is, I really like the look of cast iron, should I paint my new parts with cast iron engine paint or clear them. I just don't want them to rust in the future. What is my best option?
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12-07-2010, 09:38 PM | #2 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
I have had better luck using cast blast paint. It comes in a spray can and looks just like cast iron.
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12-07-2010, 09:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
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I think I would paint them with the cast block paint. Clear doesn't seem to last too long on that kind of stuff... My 2¢ worth LockDoc
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12-07-2010, 09:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
I say paint em. Some parts have a different tint if left natural and would show more if cleared.
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12-07-2010, 10:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
If you clear over the bare metal, they WILL turn brown under the clear.
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12-07-2010, 11:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
Looks like I will be painting them. What is the best cleaner for these parts? Brake parts cleaner? Also do you think I should put these parts in an oven and heat them after paint?
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12-08-2010, 01:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
dont put them in the oven simple room temp air dry will be totally sufficient. I highly recommend cast blast or (rebuilders cast finish) by plasticoat. clean em with brake cleaner or wax and grease remover and a little scotch bright theyll turn out great
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12-08-2010, 11:30 AM | #8 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
To clean them, use some kind of a paint prep solvent... Eastwood's Pre Cleaner or Napa's 6383 Kleanz Easy Surface Cleaner. I wouldn't use brake cleaner. And don't put the parts in an oven! You'll melt all the grease out of the ball joints and tie rods and make a mess.
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12-08-2010, 12:16 PM | #9 |
So,, what else you got???
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
Aeresol brake cleaner does a good job of cleaning,,,, but,,, it just dries to quickly. It usually dries before it removes anything, meaning you have to keep spraying it on.
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12-08-2010, 01:27 PM | #10 |
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Re: Should I paint or clear my new parts?
I used the POR15 Degreaser, Marine Clean. It worked like a dream.
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