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TonyJohnson · 04-05-2008, 05:31 PM

We've all seen the powdercoated hood hinge/springs being sold. Any thoughts on the effect of powdercoating springs? It might be a goofy thing to worry about, but I wonder about the effect on the rate of the spring and the longevity of the coating.

Bishops Trucks · 04-05-2008, 05:33 PM

I don't think the oven gets hot enough to effect the rating of the spring.

TonyJohnson · 04-05-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

I don't think the oven gets hot enough to effect the rating of the spring.

I was thinking in terms of them being coated. Doesn't seem like powdercoating is very flexible. I doubt folks are using a special type for the springs. I also wonder how you'd coat them? Do you stretch them on a jig before spraying and baking? Otherwise, they wouldn't get an even coating. I'm feeling this is a weird question for this time of the morning... lol.

Sequoyah · 04-06-2008, 04:50 AM

I ceramic coated my rear springs and am going to do the same to the front

Much better than PC for that application.

Sequoyah · 04-06-2008, 04:56 AM

http://www.coat-this.com/benefits/gallery.asp

mikeoj · 04-06-2008, 06:01 AM

What did it cost to coat a set of coils.Looks cool!Thanks,Mike

72BlckButy · 04-06-2008, 06:53 AM

those look killer!

suville · 04-06-2008, 08:16 AM

Is this a flexable coating? I have PC rear springs NAPA blue and it cracked and is peeling off I think quality prep is the first suspect!

Sequoyah · 04-08-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeoj

What did it cost to coat a set of coils.Looks cool!Thanks,Mike

$75 per spring. I wanted a charcoal/cast iron color, but that was baked on at 7 00 or 800 degrees. The silver color was baked on at 3 or 350. I can find out for sure. I didn't want to compromise the integrity of the spring just to have a certain color. More bling than I wanted, but I really wanted to see how durable of a coating it is. I plan on taking some more parts to them when the focus is on the engine.

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those look killer!

Thanks!

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Is this a flexable coating? I have PC rear springs NAPA blue and it cracked and is peeling off I think quality prep is the first suspect!

Yes. Well, at least more flexible than powder coat. I'm by no means an expert and went on the recommendations of my local shop.

ChevyDude · 04-08-2008, 03:26 PM

I am getting ready to PC my springs with Mirror Black- 400 degrees and 10 min. cure time, should have no negitive effect whatsoever. I do springs for slightly less dinero.

Sport/Truck · 04-08-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sequoyah

$75 per spring. I wanted a charcoal/cast iron color, but that was baked on at 7 00 or 800 degrees. The silver color was baked on at 3 or 350. I can find out for sure. I didn't want to compromise the integrity of the spring just to have a certain color. More bling than I wanted, but I really wanted to see how durable of a coating it is. I plan on taking some more parts to them when the focus is on the engine.

Thanks!

Yes. Well, at least more flexible than powder coat. I'm by no means an expert and went on the recommendations of my local shop.

Who did those, they look great!
I need to go see your truck some time.

Here's test on how flexible powder coat is.
The first set I folded it forwards then backwards.
The last two I hammered it on a rock in the front yard. It did chip the paint only where the rock embedded into it while hammering. But it's not flacking off.

s/t

TonyJohnson · 04-08-2008, 07:10 PM

Cool. That's what I wanted to know!

72BlckButy · 04-08-2008, 09:26 PM

I'm truly amazed! Guess I know the path I'm going...

04-05-2008, 05:31 PM	#1
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Powdercoated springs? We've all seen the powdercoated hood hinge/springs being sold. Any thoughts on the effect of powdercoating springs? It might be a goofy thing to worry about, but I wonder about the effect on the rate of the spring and the longevity of the coating. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

04-05-2008, 05:33 PM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Powdercoated springs? I don't think the oven gets hot enough to effect the rating of the spring. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-06-2008, 04:50 AM	#4
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Powdercoated springs? I ceramic coated my rear springs and am going to do the same to the front Much better than PC for that application. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

04-06-2008, 04:56 AM	#5
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Powdercoated springs? http://www.coat-this.com/benefits/gallery.asp Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

04-06-2008, 06:01 AM	#6
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Powdercoated springs? What did it cost to coat a set of coils.Looks cool!Thanks,Mike __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

04-06-2008, 06:53 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Powdercoated springs? those look killer! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-06-2008, 08:16 AM	#8
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Powdercoated springs? Is this a flexable coating? I have PC rear springs NAPA blue and it cracked and is peeling off I think quality prep is the first suspect!

04-08-2008, 03:26 PM	#10
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Powdercoated springs? I am getting ready to PC my springs with Mirror Black- 400 degrees and 10 min. cure time, should have no negitive effect whatsoever. I do springs for slightly less dinero. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 04-08-2008 at 03:26 PM.

04-08-2008, 07:10 PM	#12
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: Powdercoated springs? Cool. That's what I wanted to know! __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

04-08-2008, 09:26 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Powdercoated springs? I'm truly amazed! Guess I know the path I'm going... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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