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has anyone tried a wheel paint and primer on the A-arms, like VHT or Duplicolor?
Powder coat or paint axys a arms?
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Whaaaaaaat???? Thinking this was meant for another thread?
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For how easily they bend they are not worth painting.
He ha....i was thinking that too. To bad I took mine off and painted them already through.
One good wreck and another hard rock hit under the snow and they held with zero issues.
So far I am happy!
So far I am happy!
POR15 paint on upper/lower A arms, hood vents, tie rods, and inner bulkhead. Still have plenty left from the starter kit.
I was going to do low temp Powder Coat on mine and found out there are not many colors available. So I ended up getting my custom color mixed to match my graphics and went with Acrylic Enamel automotive paint with hardener. Spraying with a paint gun. I also using a an etch primer first. I figured for the money if anything happens I will have some left over paint to do another arm or 2 if needed. Also, I have a few other little components of the sled I wanted in this special color.
I will let you know how it turn out. Should be painting sometime next week.
I will let you know how it turn out. Should be painting sometime next week.
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por 15
could you use the por 15 on the running boards and suspension rails?
could you use the por 15 on the running boards and suspension rails?
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Did you paint them on the sled or take the a arms off?
I did turned out great!! I don't know how long it will last on running boards but I powder coated them on my 13 and it didn't last the first season where my feet where a lot! But I figured it wouldn't be to hard or expensive to fix it in the off season this way!
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Prep is the THE most important...... Degrease... abrade or etch... Wax and grease remover... and then paint at room temp (70º F)
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What is the best way to get rod eyes out of arms without damaging them?
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I took everything off and painted them. Obviously the bulkhead stayed on though..lol. Like MH said, prep is important. It came out so good with a nice semi gloss finish that is super hard. My only concern is that the A-arms are so flexible and the paint is so hard that it will begin to prematurely crack with upon flexing. Probably over thinking it but just a thought.
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No damage will occur, if you only press on the outside race (whether removing or re-installing them). Slow steady pressure is easier on them (like a vice or press), but a hammer can be used in a pinch, just be sure to support the A-arm socket properly and only press on the outside race.
I have a ball joint press tool. Trick will be finding the proper sized
Tube to fit over ball, stud and everything to just push on race.
Tube to fit over ball, stud and everything to just push on race.
Sneak Peak. Here is one of my A-arms. I will show the rest of the sled when it is all put together.
I sprayed them myself with PPG OMNI MAE Acrylic Enamel and a Paint gun. Primed with metal etching primer. So far the surface seems tough and is sticking well.
Didn't want to get the high temperature baking of powder coat and low temp didn't offer much for colors. I had a particular hi viz yellow in mind. Had it mixed to match the hi viz on my graphics.
I sprayed them myself with PPG OMNI MAE Acrylic Enamel and a Paint gun. Primed with metal etching primer. So far the surface seems tough and is sticking well.
Didn't want to get the high temperature baking of powder coat and low temp didn't offer much for colors. I had a particular hi viz yellow in mind. Had it mixed to match the hi viz on my graphics.
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This^^^ gets my vote...
Save your money for the new aftermarket arms you are going to end up buying anyway.
Possibly but I am not one that jumps to conclusions and spend money just because some have had problems. Learned a long time ago some things you read on the internet do not come true. I will do my own testing and based on that will buy arms if needed.
Great minds think alike. Hey if I bend one, I'll upgrade to a set of KMODZ with a 36" front end. If not, I'll spend that money on gas! No sense in spending it before you really know you need to based off of somebody on the internet saying they bent an arm.
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Just my opinion because... I bent an a-arm. Same one twice actually.
It doesn't take a very close inspection to see where the stress relief point was designed into the arms. They are bending as designed... lol
That said, I have a new stock lower on the left side now. Giving them another shot but it will be the last one.
