Leaf spring repairs

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Apr 11, 12 8:45 am

Thanks for the tips, guys; the Denso tape sounds a good one

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Wed Apr 11, 12 9:13 am

Want some posted to ya Pete?

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Wed Apr 11, 12 9:48 am

autofetish wrote:
MattH wrote:Wont galvanising get them too hot and lose the spring temper?
I have no idea to hot dip galvanized would be dunked in a bath of liquid zinc/lead at 370°c

Would this hurt ??

Whats this Denso tape ?????? Rubber ????????

Powder coat them ???????

Will - check out the attached pdf (I had to search too as I had no idea either

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Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Apr 11, 12 11:21 am

Adrian Worman wrote:Want some posted to ya Pete?

Thanks for the kind offer, Adrian. I have no immediate need but will keep it in mind. Thanks once again. Pete.

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Apr 11, 12 12:01 pm

Denso is SO nice to work with

Rubber gloves and plenty of paraffin to clean up after. Sticks like sh*t to a blanket on anything it touches.

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Wed Apr 11, 12 12:18 pm

Powder coating what do you guys think.

Will it just crack up or flex ?

latil · Post by **latil** » Wed Apr 11, 12 12:46 pm

I wouldn't powder coat anything,let alone leaf springs. The stuff is next to useless under a car. One small pinprick through the coating and moisture enters and is trapped corroding bits at an alarming rate. The first signs are lumps in the coating or it starting to peel,too late all the damage is done. I have only ever used Dulux satin black under any vehicle I've owned,it's slightly flexible and is easy to clean up and repaint.