Leaf Spring Painting ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Richeva1 · 07-03-2018, 07:50 AM

anybody had any good experiences painting leaf springs and with what product

yes I would like new ones !

for now just make them look not so rusty

KY_GMC · 07-03-2018, 12:19 PM

I painted mine with chassis frame paint.

Disassembled them and painted and then replaced the hardware and bushings.

Check out my build thread. Think they turned out OK.

Richeva1 · 07-03-2018, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY_GMC

I painted mine with chassis frame paint.

Disassembled them and painted and then replaced the hardware and bushings.

Check out my build thread. Think they turned out OK.

how is it holding up
no cracks or pealing ?
the flexing makes me nervous
I don't want it to really end up looking bad after I paint them .

**Mike_The_Grad** · 07-03-2018, 08:15 PM

Powdercoat?

**HO455** · 07-03-2018, 09:02 PM

The flexing is less of an issue than the where the individual leafs contact each other. They rub the paint away and then bleed rust over the paint on the edges. You can disassemble the springs and coat them with the grease used on semi truck fifth wheel plates. ( found at truck stops in small bags). This is a water proof extreme pressure grease developed for slow moving surfaces. An other option would be gaiters for you springs. I have had pretty good luck with POR15 but the rust stains will reoccur.

https://www.ebay.com/p/Permatex-Chem...b6cb74fffa0384

http://www.mccoysupholstery.com/spring-gaiters.html

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-04-2018, 12:25 AM

I'm no expert but MasterSeries primer might be the most durable on the market. It's HARD, though sandable and high build too. Haven't used their top coat black, I'm sure it's great. If sprayed then a good respirator required. Better to brush IMO, the primer is thick.

Richeva1 · 07-04-2018, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

I'm no expert but MasterSeries primer might be the most durable on the market. It's HARD, though sandable and high build too. Haven't used their top coat black, I'm sure it's great. If sprayed then a good respirator required. Better to brush IMO, the primer is thick.

I had never heard of the MasterSeries product before
I just googled it
is not cheap is it !
what is your experience with it compared to a por15 or ?

KY_GMC · 07-04-2018, 01:45 PM

I think the pricing is close to the same.

I have painted two frames, a motor cycle frame and other miscellaneous items and it is very durable. I used the complete system with rust inhibitor, gray sealer and black top coat and applied it by spraying. They recommend thinning it about 10% to get it to spray out.

As far as the leaf springs, there has been no peeling or cracking and I have around 2700 miles on the truck now.

Richeva1 · 07-04-2018, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KY_GMC

I think the pricing is close to the same.

I have painted two frames, a motor cycle frame and other miscellaneous items and it is very durable. I used the complete system with rust inhibitor, gray sealer and black top coat and applied it by spraying. They recommend thinning it about 10% to get it to spray out.

As far as the leaf springs, there has been no peeling or cracking and I have around 2700 miles on the truck now.

thank you for your input
I think I might try it

KQQL IT · 07-04-2018, 02:54 PM

Teflon slides for each leaf?

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Leaf-...BoCIkIQAvD_BwE

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-05-2018, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richeva1

I had never heard of the MasterSeries product before
I just googled it
is not cheap is it !
what is your experience with it compared to a por15 or ?

Never used POR15. Master Series existed before it, and I've heard it's better. Cheaper too, I think. Just keep it out of your lungs

**Mike_The_Grad** · 07-06-2018, 11:28 AM

I read somewhere that you dont want to paint in between the individual leaves due to the paint rubbing off and causing the leaf pack center bolt to become loose... but you know the internet is never wrong, at least that's what Abraham Lincoln said....

KY_GMC · 07-06-2018, 01:13 PM

Here are my springs after 2700 Miles on them with the Master Series coating applied. I’d say that there is no issue with peeling paint.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-06-2018, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike_The_Grad

I read somewhere that you dont want to paint in between the individual leaves due to the paint rubbing off and causing the leaf pack center bolt to become loose... but you know the internet is never wrong, at least that's what Abraham Lincoln said....

Phosphate coated from factory?

I'm using these, which shows the shackles are powder coated. No mention how the springs are protected. https://www.earlyclassic.com/taxonomy/term/20

07-03-2018, 07:50 AM	#1
Richeva1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fox lake Il. Posts: 15	Leaf Spring Painting ? anybody had any good experiences painting leaf springs and with what product yes I would like new ones ! for now just make them look not so rusty Last edited by Richeva1; 07-03-2018 at 09:01 AM. Reason: better explanation

07-03-2018, 12:19 PM	#2
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 300	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? I painted mine with chassis frame paint. Disassembled them and painted and then replaced the hardware and bushings. Check out my build thread. Think they turned out OK. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

07-03-2018, 08:15 PM	#4
Mike_The_Grad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 630	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? Powdercoat? __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB - Mine 1964 C/10 LWB - My Dad's Instagram: Mike_The_Grad

07-03-2018, 09:02 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? The flexing is less of an issue than the where the individual leafs contact each other. They rub the paint away and then bleed rust over the paint on the edges. You can disassemble the springs and coat them with the grease used on semi truck fifth wheel plates. ( found at truck stops in small bags). This is a water proof extreme pressure grease developed for slow moving surfaces. An other option would be gaiters for you springs. I have had pretty good luck with POR15 but the rust stains will reoccur. https://www.ebay.com/p/Permatex-Chem...b6cb74fffa0384 http://www.mccoysupholstery.com/spring-gaiters.html __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-04-2018, 12:25 AM	#6
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,322	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? I'm no expert but MasterSeries primer might be the most durable on the market. It's HARD, though sandable and high build too. Haven't used their top coat black, I'm sure it's great. If sprayed then a good respirator required. Better to brush IMO, the primer is thick. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

07-04-2018, 01:45 PM	#8
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 300	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? I think the pricing is close to the same. I have painted two frames, a motor cycle frame and other miscellaneous items and it is very durable. I used the complete system with rust inhibitor, gray sealer and black top coat and applied it by spraying. They recommend thinning it about 10% to get it to spray out. As far as the leaf springs, there has been no peeling or cracking and I have around 2700 miles on the truck now. __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

07-04-2018, 02:54 PM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? Teflon slides for each leaf? https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Leaf-...BoCIkIQAvD_BwE __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-06-2018, 11:28 AM	#12
Mike_The_Grad Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Santa Paula, CA Posts: 630	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? I read somewhere that you dont want to paint in between the individual leaves due to the paint rubbing off and causing the leaf pack center bolt to become loose... but you know the internet is never wrong, at least that's what Abraham Lincoln said.... __________________ 1972 C/10 LWB - Mine 1964 C/10 LWB - My Dad's Instagram: Mike_The_Grad

07-06-2018, 01:13 PM	#13
KY_GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Thomas, KY Posts: 300	Re: Leaf Spring Painting ? Here are my springs after 2700 Miles on them with the Master Series coating applied. I’d say that there is no issue with peeling paint. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom, 383 Stoker, TH350 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592157 Engine Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592233

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