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bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 09:27 AM

Anyone dissasemble and paint their leaf springs?? Any luck or tips??
Anyone use teflon spacers btwn each leaf?
I wonder if the leafs will end up rusting no matter what you do??

bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 09:28 AM

Anyone dissasemble and paint their leaf springs?? Any luck or tips??
Anyone use teflon spacers btwn each leaf?
I wonder if the leafs will end up rusting no matter what you do??

ecgate · 03-02-2013, 09:34 AM

I would think your best best would be to powder coat them.

bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 09:51 AM

i've heard of power coating no being very flexible and cracking if flexed. Is this true? Anyone else heard this??

**TBONE1964** · 03-02-2013, 10:12 AM

I would think powder coating would crack too on a leaf spring or any kind of spring.

I have always had good luck with black engine enamel and do have to touch them up on occasion. I have never taken mine apart before but its not a bad idea to get complete coverage of each leaf.

I guess it depends on the intended purpose. Is it a show vehicle or just a nice driver?

bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 10:18 AM

I guess it depends on the intended purpose. Is it a show vehicle or just a nice driver?[/QUOTE]
It will hopefully be somewhere in between...
I just hate the look of rust under the truck, and springs end up looking very rusty...

chevyman91 · 03-02-2013, 10:27 AM

My buddy owns a powder coating business he powder coats coil springs all the time with no problems. But I wouldn't think it would last long.
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bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 10:32 AM

Thanks guys.
I think ill try the KBS coatings on them and see what happens..

**special-K** · 03-02-2013, 12:15 PM

I just hit them with low gloss black engine enamel.

Tx Firefighter · 03-02-2013, 12:25 PM

Powder coating lasts pretty well. I've done a bunch of them for folks. Powder coated springs along with new plastic liner (Speedway Motors) will make them look nice and ride smoothly.
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bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 12:35 PM

For the plastic liner are you talking about this stuff from speedway
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flat-S...ners,7471.html
Are you using it for the entire lingth of spring or just above the perch?

Tx Firefighter · 03-02-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bcj67chevy

For the plastic liner are you talking about this stuff from speedway
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flat-S...ners,7471.html
Are you using it for the entire lingth of spring or just above the perch?

This is the type of stuff that I'm talking about....
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Leaf-S...nch,39823.html

I don't see where they offer it in 2.5 inch wide anymore. Might have to find a different source. But, this is the stuff. I line each leaf end to end.
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bcj67chevy · 03-02-2013, 01:42 PM

thanks

**special-K** · 03-02-2013, 02:26 PM

Here are answers to the same questions:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568656

6600DURAMAX · 03-05-2013, 02:34 PM

Mine are powdercoated, seem to work just fine since it is parked in the garage everyday. hahaha

Pictures are kind of blury but you get the idea, all broken apart and reassembled with teflone between each leaf. They are black gloss with a clear coat on top

bcj67chevy · 03-05-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 6600DURAMAX

Mine are powdercoated, seem to work just fine since it is parked in the garage everyday. hahaha

Pictures are kind of blury but you get the idea, all broken apart and reassembled with teflone between each leaf. They are black gloss with a clear coat on top

Is the teflon bwtn each spring similar to this stuff? If so, how did you get it to stay in place?
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flat-S...ners,7471.html

Nice truck by the way!

6600DURAMAX · 03-05-2013, 02:46 PM

Yup that is the stuff, I just drilled a hole and slid the centering pin thru them as I assembled the leaf springs

bcj67chevy · 03-05-2013, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the info..

bcj67chevy · 03-05-2013, 05:01 PM

Did you use the teflon for the entire length of the spring, or just above the perch for about 8" or so?

danw210 · 03-05-2013, 10:00 PM

I just did mine. I used Masterseries coatings and I think they turned out great. I think that the Masterseries will hold up better than powder but I guess time will tell (also a lot cheaper than powder coating). Heres a picture of mine.

tgfeller · 03-13-2013, 01:58 AM

I'm planning on por 15 for mine, though I am curious about the length of liner to use, and if you should use it between each leaf
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03-02-2013, 09:27 AM	#1
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	painting leaf springs Anyone dissasemble and paint their leaf springs?? Any luck or tips?? Anyone use teflon spacers btwn each leaf? I wonder if the leafs will end up rusting no matter what you do?? __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 09:28 AM	#2
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Painting leaf springs Anyone dissasemble and paint their leaf springs?? Any luck or tips?? Anyone use teflon spacers btwn each leaf? I wonder if the leafs will end up rusting no matter what you do?? __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 09:34 AM	#3
ecgate Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 280	Re: painting leaf springs I would think your best best would be to powder coat them.

03-02-2013, 09:51 AM	#4
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs i've heard of power coating no being very flexible and cracking if flexed. Is this true? Anyone else heard this?? __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 10:12 AM	#5
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: painting leaf springs I would think powder coating would crack too on a leaf spring or any kind of spring. I have always had good luck with black engine enamel and do have to touch them up on occasion. I have never taken mine apart before but its not a bad idea to get complete coverage of each leaf. I guess it depends on the intended purpose. Is it a show vehicle or just a nice driver?

03-02-2013, 10:18 AM	#6
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs I guess it depends on the intended purpose. Is it a show vehicle or just a nice driver?[/QUOTE] It will hopefully be somewhere in between... I just hate the look of rust under the truck, and springs end up looking very rusty... __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 10:27 AM	#7
chevyman91 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Saginaw Michigan Posts: 57	Re: painting leaf springs My buddy owns a powder coating business he powder coats coil springs all the time with no problems. But I wouldn't think it would last long. Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 10:32 AM	#8
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs Thanks guys. I think ill try the KBS coatings on them and see what happens.. __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 12:15 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: painting leaf springs I just hit them with low gloss black engine enamel. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-02-2013, 12:25 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: painting leaf springs Powder coating lasts pretty well. I've done a bunch of them for folks. Powder coated springs along with new plastic liner (Speedway Motors) will make them look nice and ride smoothly. Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2013, 12:35 PM	#11
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs For the plastic liner are you talking about this stuff from speedway http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Flat-S...ners,7471.html Are you using it for the entire lingth of spring or just above the perch? __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 01:42 PM	#13
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs thanks __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-02-2013, 02:26 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Painting leaf springs Here are answers to the same questions: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568656 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2013, 02:34 PM	#15
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: painting leaf springs Mine are powdercoated, seem to work just fine since it is parked in the garage everyday. hahaha Pictures are kind of blury but you get the idea, all broken apart and reassembled with teflone between each leaf. They are black gloss with a clear coat on top Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

03-05-2013, 02:46 PM	#17
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: painting leaf springs Yup that is the stuff, I just drilled a hole and slid the centering pin thru them as I assembled the leaf springs __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years



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03-05-2013, 04:15 PM	#18
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs Thanks for the info.. __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-05-2013, 05:01 PM	#19
bcj67chevy 402 BIG BLOCK Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: McClelland IA Posts: 286	Re: painting leaf springs Did you use the teflon for the entire length of the spring, or just above the perch for about 8" or so? __________________ 1967 C10 swb 1970 GMC Jimmy 4x4 2005 Chevy tahoe Z71 2001 Chevy impala

03-05-2013, 10:00 PM	#20
danw210 69 K20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Posts: 426	Re: painting leaf springs I just did mine. I used Masterseries coatings and I think they turned out great. I think that the Masterseries will hold up better than powder but I guess time will tell (also a lot cheaper than powder coating). Heres a picture of mine. Attached Images

03-13-2013, 01:58 AM	#21
tgfeller Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 61	Re: painting leaf springs I'm planning on por 15 for mine, though I am curious about the length of liner to use, and if you should use it between each leaf Posted via Mobile Device

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