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into69z · 07-07-2011, 10:58 AM

I just bought some new GM hood hinges. They came coated in what looks like black oxide coating-my question is will that coating hold up and for how long? I thought about using some lacquer thinner to clean them and paint them with rustolem black. Anyone have other ideas on this?

gcburdic · 07-07-2011, 12:41 PM

make sure you spread the spring so you get it evenly painted....or have them powdercoated

67chevy1series · 07-07-2011, 01:10 PM

my vote is powdercoat them

67anthony · 07-07-2011, 01:32 PM

Powdercoat sounds good to me to.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-07-2011, 02:29 PM

I powdercoat them myself. WES

Tx Firefighter · 07-07-2011, 06:22 PM

Make sure your coater uses a tool to slightly stretch the spring so the powder gets between the coils.

wwotr · 07-07-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by into69z

I just bought some new GM hood hinges. They came coated in what looks like black oxide coating-my question is will that coating hold up and for how long? I thought about using some lacquer thinner to clean them and paint them with rustolem black. Anyone have other ideas on this?

Sell them and buy the Billet Style ones for $650.00!
(sorry I couldn't resist)

I DO like the OEM coating though.

ChevLoRay · 07-07-2011, 10:20 PM

How does the Powercoat do on stretching metal? Does it have some pliability? I think of it as a rigid coating...so curious.

Tx Firefighter · 07-07-2011, 10:47 PM

Powdercoat works great on springs. It's quite elastic. I do a lot of springs for motorcycle restorers and they're always quite pleased with the durability Most aftermarket coil springs on the market are powdercoated from the factory.
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**68jewel** · 07-07-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wwotr

Sell them and buy the Billet Style ones for $650.00!

07-07-2011, 10:58 AM	#1
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... I just bought some new GM hood hinges. They came coated in what looks like black oxide coating-my question is will that coating hold up and for how long? I thought about using some lacquer thinner to clean them and paint them with rustolem black. Anyone have other ideas on this? __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

07-07-2011, 12:41 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... make sure you spread the spring so you get it evenly painted....or have them powdercoated __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

07-07-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... my vote is powdercoat them

07-07-2011, 01:32 PM	#4
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... Powdercoat sounds good to me to.

07-07-2011, 02:29 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... I powdercoat them myself. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-07-2011, 06:22 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... Make sure your coater uses a tool to slightly stretch the spring so the powder gets between the coils. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-07-2011, 10:20 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... How does the Powercoat do on stretching metal? Does it have some pliability? I think of it as a rigid coating...so curious. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-07-2011, 10:47 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: new hood hinges-should I paint or.......... Powdercoat works great on springs. It's quite elastic. I do a lot of springs for motorcycle restorers and they're always quite pleased with the durability Most aftermarket coil springs on the market are powdercoated from the factory. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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