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[Wreelybro]

Got my parts back from powercoating today:

[starlight]

Looking good! Who did you use to do the powder coating?

[ChrisS1]

Have you tried using deox-c solution or gel? I have for the last few years and its like voodoo magic. However you do have to coat it pretty quick out of the solution as stuff flash rusts fast.

Just googled it wow if it's as good as they say I'm getting some!!

Works the same as putting it in vinegar.
Just buy the cheapest you can and chuck the part in. 24hrs and you'll be able to wipe the rust off

[haggi961]

Got my parts back from powercoating today:

What a difference from the start to how it looks now, but one thing it looks mint and a tidy motor now. The wishbones looks very similar to another set ive seen

[Wreelybro]

haggi are yours tango orange as well?

[Wreelybro]

starlight - Used company called Markell in Dunstable.

[haggi961]

Dont think mine are tango orange but there quite bright. Best colour for them imo

[Bumblebee]

Got my parts back from powercoating today:

What's the blue little bracket? (Apologies if its obvious to most ppl)

Edited by Aimy, 23 November 2012 - 10:24 PM.

[Mike (Cliffie)]

Steering arm

[haggi961]

Its a steering arm. Too slow

Edited by haggi961, 23 November 2012 - 10:29 PM.

[Bumblebee]

I presume the ops had it done blue just to add a bit interest/a bit different? I'm hoping to get mine done next year (obviously not orange as it wont go with my yellow car) but will have to see how many penny's I have left after Xmas

Edited by Aimy, 23 November 2012 - 10:34 PM.

[ArticMonkey]

I presume the ops had it done blue just to add a bit interest/a bit different? I'm hoping to get mine done next year (obviously not orange as it wont go with my yellow car) but will have to see how many penny's I have left after Xmas

I'd ad in the cost if getting it metal plated before then powder coated after. Will last longer and doubt you'd do it again in your ownership.

Worth while thing to do (suspension refresh) and many tend to over look this for more shiny things.

Edited by ArticMonkey, 23 November 2012 - 10:37 PM.

[Bumblebee]

I presume the ops had it done blue just to add a bit interest/a bit different? I'm hoping to get mine done next year (obviously not orange as it wont go with my yellow car) but will have to see how many penny's I have left after Xmas

I'd ad in the cost if getting it metal plated before then powder coated after. Will last longer and doubt you'd do it again in your ownership.

Worth while thing to do (suspension refresh) and many tend to over look this for more shiny things.

Interesting thanks for the info any rough ideas on cost of getting them metal plated?

If I don't fully do a refresh il defo do it at a later date

[ArticMonkey]

Going on what FLD had done. Around £80 for the bulk bits. £50-80 for powder coating. Just makes sense to do it if you have all the parts off. Only plan on doing it once, myself.

[ArticMonkey]

Why does iPad change the bloody pound signs?! ^^^^^

Edited by ArticMonkey, 23 November 2012 - 10:49 PM.

[Bumblebee]

Thanks for the info yeah ideally I'd like to get it all done but I've got a feeling when I got to CF the price will add up quickly

[ArticMonkey]

Paying anyone will add up. There's so much to the suspension refresh that those hourly rates will hurt the wallet (purse in your case). Try it yourself? Or get your bro/dad to help. Your a car crazy family. you must have some skills with a spanner between you?

[Bumblebee]

Paying anyone will add up.

There's so much to the suspension refresh that those hourly rates will hurt the wallet (purse in your case).

Try it yourself? Or get your bro/dad to help. Your a car crazy family. you must have some skills with a spanner between you?

True, if only I was handy with a spanner lol,unfortunately for me my brothers tied up with his project and my dads too busy with his cars so the only way for me is to pay someone to do it for me

[ArticMonkey]

What are family for lol. Ill be rigging my father in on my refresh this winter. Already taking up his garage, but he doesn't know that yet.

[Wreelybro]

Fitted up the Ball Joints and Pollys this evening ready for installation at the weekend.