2 paint or not 2 paint - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

karl · 01-01-2009, 01:56 AM

getting ready to put new hard lines for rear axle brakes. mild steal not stainless. should i paint first or install raw? your opinion. thanks

**N2TRUX** · 01-01-2009, 02:06 AM

May as well paint em.

Ds86C10 · 01-01-2009, 02:57 AM

i'd paint them...

Justins76 · 01-01-2009, 03:46 AM

I'd leave them bare unless your using some sort of brake fluid resistant paint. If you ever have to disconnect them, fluid will get on them near the fitting and lift the paint off.

PhilaTruck · 01-01-2009, 10:37 AM

Nice truck? Paint 'em.

Work truck? Don't.

James McClure · 01-01-2009, 10:48 AM

I'd paint them. I did my whole truck in stainless. Got tired of rolling around in the mud, blood and beer replacing them, jim

pilotj · 01-01-2009, 11:00 AM

I sprayed mine with VHT clear coat so they wouldnt rust up and look good.

01-01-2009, 01:56 AM	#1
karl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: grand terrace , caifornia Posts: 338	2 paint or not 2 paint getting ready to put new hard lines for rear axle brakes. mild steal not stainless. should i paint first or install raw? your opinion. thanks

01-01-2009, 02:06 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 2 paint or not 2 paint May as well paint em. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-01-2009, 02:57 AM	#3
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: 2 paint or not 2 paint i'd paint them... __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

01-01-2009, 03:46 AM	#4
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: 2 paint or not 2 paint I'd leave them bare unless your using some sort of brake fluid resistant paint. If you ever have to disconnect them, fluid will get on them near the fitting and lift the paint off. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

01-01-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: 2 paint or not 2 paint Nice truck? Paint 'em. Work truck? Don't. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!

01-01-2009, 10:48 AM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: 2 paint or not 2 paint I'd paint them. I did my whole truck in stainless. Got tired of rolling around in the mud, blood and beer replacing them, jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-01-2009, 11:00 AM	#7
pilotj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 78	Re: 2 paint or not 2 paint I sprayed mine with VHT clear coat so they wouldnt rust up and look good. __________________ 1979 Chevy C20 350/TH400 1974 Chevy C30 350/4speed



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