Do I need to paint tailgate arms and hinge - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Montierth · 01-18-2020, 08:04 PM

May be a dumb question but I just bought new tailgate arms and hinges for my flletside bed. When I bought them I think they said they were zinc. Do they need to be painted or can I leave them steel?

71gmcC15 · 01-18-2020, 08:06 PM

Factory was painted but I don't see why you could not leave the as they are since they are zink coated.

**Getter-Done** · 01-18-2020, 08:16 PM

I would Probably Clear-coat them.
Just incase the coating didn't get in the (nooks any cranny's) .

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Montierth · 01-18-2020, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 71gmcC15

Factory was painted but I don't see why you could not leave the as they are since they are zink coated.

Thanks for the quick reply. I would like to paint them but I am doing the paint myself and seems like the paint would wear off pretty quickly from opening and closing tailgate

Montierth · 01-18-2020, 08:20 PM

Thanks. Clearcoat may be a good option so it doesn't show wear

01-18-2020, 08:04 PM	#1
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01-18-2020, 08:06 PM	#2
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01-18-2020, 08:16 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,656	Re: Do I need to paint tailgate arms and hinge I would Probably Clear-coat them. Just incase the coating didn't get in the (nooks any cranny's) . . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

01-18-2020, 08:20 PM	#5
Montierth Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: QUEEN CREEK, AZ Posts: 272	Re: Do I need to paint tailgate arms and hinge Thanks. Clearcoat may be a good option so it doesn't show wear __________________ 1970 GMC C1500 short fleet Sellers Regret - 1950 GMC - 1967 Chevy C10 - 1970 GMC C2500 Dually Flat Bed - 2003 Silverado



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