Paint for suspension parts

  • #1

    Paint for suspension parts

    I'm doing a few things and took my strut tubes and springs off. Just wondered what paint folks use when they're refreshing everything. I see a lot of gloss black (and some other colors) but wondered if it's just rattle can from the hardware store or something more tailored to the application. I know for high-heat items you need to get the appropriate stuff, but this is mainly for appearance on things that should not get hot.
    '86 NA - original owner (1986-93) and final owner (2005-present)

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  • #2
    flat black, and the "quick dry" under body coating.
    Damn dirty angels....these cars!

    Current Daily Driver - 86 Turbo.
    Under the cover - THE BANANA… that needs to be re-energized.
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  • #3
    I use high heat spray can, baked in the oven for extra strength.
  • #4
    Brush on rustoleum/tremclad oil based rust paint, then bake
  • #5
    I clean it pretty well and use Rustoleum hammered finish topcoat in either black or gray/silver.


    84 AE/Shiro #683/Shiro #820/84 Turbo
  • #6
    I degrease that shit and leave it alone, spend rattle can money on actual parts



    1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
    1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
    1991 Hard-body 2WD

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  • #7
    VHT satin black epoxy.
  • #8
    Rustoleum Black, a couple coats and they're good to go.
  • #9
    I use duplicolor ceramic high heat. Very durable and dries quick. Usually I degrease with purple power then pressure wash my suspension stuff first.
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