CML Service Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Hi folks, I'm looking for some ideas on what to do with a set of single axle springs for one of my B models. I've got a nice matched set of springs but they are kind of rusty. I plan to take them apart but how should I clean them. I thought of sand blast but will the surface be left too rough? I'm thinking of my needle scaler it leaves a better surface and seals the pores in the metal. Then the paint. Paint the entire leaf, mask off the center 6" or so for good U-bolt torque, only paint after assy. And then what about powder coat? So many decisions, help. What have you folks had success with? Thanks Chuck Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1276-rear-spring-resto/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Hi folks, I'm looking for some ideas on what to do with a set of single axle springs for one of my B models. I've got a nice matched set of springs but they are kind of rusty. I plan to take them apart but how should I clean them. I thought of sand blast but will the surface be left too rough? I'm thinking of my needle scaler it leaves a better surface and seals the pores in the metal. Then the paint. Paint the entire leaf, mask off the center 6" or so for good U-bolt torque, only paint after assy. And then what about powder coat? So many decisions, help. What have you folks had success with? Thanks Chucksandblast and install and leve along because the truck want care and a week after you want know.Make it simple is what I say .no power coat. Glenn Akers Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1276-rear-spring-resto/#findComment-6433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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