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Technical => Wheels, Tyres, Brakes, Suspension => Topic started by: MartBlak on Mar 03, 2023, 03:54 PM

Title: Powder coating steering arms?
Post by: MartBlak on Mar 03, 2023, 03:54 PM
I have given up on trying to adjust the tracking using my old steering arms as they were too bent. I now have new arms from Andy at GD and was wondering whether they should be powder coated or whether Hammerite would do the job (or VHT paint?).

There is a place near here that will powder coat but they have a £30 min order quantity. Is it worth getting it done or would Hammerite do the job (I already have a pot lying around). I assume there will be a heat issue as they are close up  against the discs?

Thanks for any advice on what you have used and whether it has has passed the test of time.

Martin
Title: Re: Powder coating steering arms?
Post by: Happy Jim on Mar 03, 2023, 04:17 PM
Mine are 20+ years old, coat of hammerite and they're still good.
Cheers
Jim
Title: Re: Powder coating steering arms?
Post by: MartBlak on Mar 03, 2023, 07:36 PM
Quote from: Happy Jim on Mar 03, 2023, 04:17 PMMine are 20+ years old, coat of hammerite and they're still good.
Cheers
Jim
Thanks Jim, I reckon I will be going down that path also.
Title: Re: Powder coating steering arms?
Post by: Dek on Mar 03, 2023, 08:20 PM
Quote from: Happy Jim on Mar 03, 2023, 04:17 PMMine are 20+ years old, coat of hammerite and they're still good.
Cheers
Jim
Another big fan of Hammerite, easy preparation, long lasting and most importantly can be easily touched up.
Dek