Painting Leaf Springs

[Guest Dave Claussen]

I'm working on my rear leafs and was curious what others had used to paint them. I had a notion to prime them and then rattle can a couple of coats of Rustoleum. Any other types of paint or coating that would hold up better to exposure to the elements? Thanks, Dave

[grey beard]

Zero Rust adheres better than anything I have seen on stuff you cannot sand blast clean. It doesn't need primer and is perfect for chassis stuff like suspension and frame parts. Easy to brush on and relativly cheap, too. do I sound like a commercial?

Works well for me. Leaned about it on this forum. Costs less than half what Por 15 sells for. JMHO

[Guest Dave Claussen]

Thanks for refreshing my memory! I knew there was another product besides Por 15 that was a good product for the undercarriage components. Just couldn't remember what the name was. Checked the internet and they have a web site. Thanks again.

[Reg Evans]

Where can I get some of the Zero Rust stuff?

[48WingNut]

They have a website. You can contact them on their site and request a dealer closest to you.

[Guest Nile Limbaugh]

If you have the springs apart you might want to consider putting teflon strips between the leaves. It reduces inner spring friction and should improve the ride. I think the stuff is available through Posies who runs ads in, among others, Rod and Custom.

[Vintrader]

Here is a link to the web site. Dutch

http://www.zerorust.com/

[48WingNut]

I e-mailed Zero Rust to find a dealer close to me. And it was Auto Value Parts warehouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I called an Auto Value Parts store here in town and they can get it for me from the warehouse. So I'd e-mail Zero Rust and see who stocks it in your area.

48WN

[Guest Dave Claussen]

If you have the springs apart you might want to consider putting teflon strips between the leaves. It reduces inner spring friction and should improve the ride. I think the stuff is available through Posies who runs ads in, among others, Rod and Custom.

I was thinking exactly that! I was unsure of where it was available. Thanks for the info Nile. Really appreciate it. Dave

[Guest Dave Claussen]

I checked on Posies and their online catalog is not up and running so I checked a couple other sites. Hampton Coach has spring liners in 20 ft. rolls for 1 3/4", 2" and 2 1/4" wide springs. Not terribly expensive either, from $10 to $12, plus shipping, of course. Just wanted to share the info in case anyone else was interested. Dave

[David Muma]

www.sachserodshop.com

Poly-Slide Leaf Spring Liner

Poly spring liner allows springs to easily slide over each other eliminating squeaks and allowing for freer spring operation. Moulded with “lip” on the sides to keep it in the spring leafs. Black color in 20’ rolls.

1-3/4” Wide Springs ....................................................... VIN A-5310-P1 ....... $11.95

2” Wide Springs ........................................................... VIN A-5310-P2 ....... $11.95

2-1/4” Wide Springs ....................................................... VIN A-5310-P3 ....... $11.95