Powder coat or wet paint on suspension parts

[Mike256]

I'm about to send the knuckles, wishbones, anti roll bar and rear axle off for blasting, primer etching and painting.

Would people go for paint or powder coating on the parts. Currently I'm leaning towards paint on the wishbones and knuckles so I can patch any chips that happen and powder coating on the axle and anti roll bar to match the original finish.

Car is booked in for a full dinatrol treatment afterwards if that helps sway peoples views.

 

[NickReilly063]

Mine was all powder coated if that helps - this picture was taken a couple of weeks ago and still looks like this two years later

 

[photo_ed]

Mine was all powder coated if that helps - this picture was taken a couple of weeks ago and still looks like this two years later




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Looking really good under there still Nick.

 

[Mike256]

That looks lovely.

Making me want to get the springs redone at the same time.

Going to stick with the plan to powdercoat the big bits and paint the smaller bits that will get knocked.

 

[big_joe]

I did powdercoat when I restored my Civic and I wouldn't use it again. Seems prone to cracking in vulnerable areas and around bolt holes etc. I'd use something like POR 15 if I did it again