5kcstq coil spring rust, powder coating?

[Dave Aukerman]

It seems Eibach cut costs in this regard, as I've seen a couple sets in this
condition.  My H&R's on the other hand came powdercoated as the reddish
'paint' is still intact going on 4 years.

Dave

----- Original Message -----
From: <auditude at get.net>
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Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 10:00 PM
Subject: 5kcstq coil spring rust, powder coating?


> Hello list,
>
> I received my second-hand Eibach 5kcstq springs today.  I was disappointed
to find that the paint had
> worn off of some of the coils where they apparently touched.  Where the
bare metal is revealed, there is
> surface rust.  The paint is flaking away from the exposed areas as well.
>
> I don't much like that idea, rust on the springs.  So, I'm interested in
having them powder coated to protect
> them from further degradation.  It's not terribly inexpensive, but since
they were originally apparently
> painted, I'm thinking repainting them will just postpone this from
happening again.
>
> I would like to read any comments anyone has on this problem and my idea
for a solution.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
>