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What kind of paint can i use on my EIBACH springs???

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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:03 AM
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Arrow What kind of paint can i use on my EIBACH springs???

I want to paint my springs blue but I dont know what type of paint I can use that will work. If you could let me know that would be great.
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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why???
i don't know why you would want to do that, but i guess you can use the same paint that you would to paint calipers (high heat). but when the springs compress, there is a possibility the paint might crack and eventually chip away.
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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The reason is because my aftermarket engine parts are blue and I want my springs to match. Do you know a brand that is good?
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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I like big wings, i like crazy bodykits...but even i cannot defend this thread.
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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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i have no idea what kind of paint would be good for springs. this is the first time i ever heard of anyone painting their lowering springs. you know that the springs are not very visable once on the car and that they'll get dirty real fast making the paint unnoticable. if i were you, i wouldn't waste my time painting springs.
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Old Jul 29, 2003 | 04:33 AM
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Although this is an odd request......

I think your best bet would be to use a paint with a plasticizer like they use on facias. You need the paint to remain flexible or it will chip and peel and look like crap.

Just tell a good body shop you want them painted with the same type of paint they would use on a flexible facia.
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