suspension parts restoration - best paint for durability

maxdup

I am in the process of restoring the cpmplete FR & RR suspensions and would like to hear from you're experience on right paint to choose from for best durability.

After putting the suspension into pieces, de-greasing, scrubbing and sandblasting every parts I've applied 3 layers of PPG epoxy primer - sealer....and I am now ready for final paint but not sure what to go for.

Additionally I would like the part to look as original as possible...is there a color code for these parts from VW to match orginal paint?

See pics below
Cheers

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grandpa pete · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:59 pm Post subject:

you do nice work !.. Smile

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Busdriver79 · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

POR-15 company makes several different products for chassis, suspension, engine, and body....your local NAPA has catalogs on their products and applications....if you don't have a NAPA store in Canada, try online...that POR-15 is amazing....try it. Very Happy

pioneer1 · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject:

Use to be POR 15 went on bare/metal prep'd metal- can it go on top of primer now? I like semi-gloss black ie."tremclad"
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ccpalmer · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject:

I've been using Macropoxy by SW. 2-part DTM epoxy with super high build and great adhesion, flexibility and water-resistance.

If you thin it about 4:1 with the prescribed thinner it lays down real nice -

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maxdup · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 3:58 am Post subject:

the Macropoxy looks very nice
you've using the - 646 Fast cure or another type?
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ccpalmer · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:13 am Post subject:

WithTheFlow

I love SPI Epoxy. Especially on a freshly sand blasted surface. 2-3 coats. Doesnt need to be top coated. Holds up great
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bigdaveb · Samba Member Joined: August 13, 2004 Posts: 53

Nice work Maxdup,

When I did my suspension, I ended up using Masterseries primer and their chassis black:

http://www.masterseriesct.com/home.html

There are a number of discussions in the body and paint forum regarding Masterseries if you need more info. The primer is designed to be applied directly to sandblasted or moderately rusted metal (2 coats) and the chassis black goes directly over that (2 coats). Here are a couple of pics of my suspension, although it has a bit of dust and some grease:

The nice thing about the Masterseries coating is that it's self-leveling - so there is some forgiveness with sags. Also, when I checked my front beam the next day after shooting, I thought the chassis black never dried since it was so shiny. It looked like black glass.

Regarding durability, I had to sandblast a part that didn't quite come out right. As I recall, it took almost 20 seconds of sustained blasting in one spot with aluminum oxide to get through the chassis black to the primer. The coating is pretty tough.

If you want to go this route, take some time to read up on it - there is a good amount of information out there. I believe "vwsplitman" is still on the forums here and is the distributor for Masterseries. He can answer any questions you might have.

Hope this helps.


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