Powder coat or wet paint on suspension parts

Mike256

ClioTrophy Club Member
Joined
Mar 17, 2024
Messages
42
Reaction score
56
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.
 
Last edited:

Mike256

ClioTrophy Club Member
Joined
Mar 17, 2024
Messages
42
Reaction score
56
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.
 
Joined
Nov 10, 2013
Messages
24
Reaction score
45
Location
Bournemouth
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
 
Top