How do I rejuvinate my coil springs?

Started by Anth73, August 24, 2007, 05:56:44 PM

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Anth73

I received the rare'ish Eibach Sportspack springs for my 156 2.5V6 today, all the way from Wales in the UK. Can anyone provide any suggestions as to the best way to repair and rejuvinate the painted finish? As you'll see in the photos there are sections where the paint has come away and surface rust has formed. I was thinking of getting them sandblasted or acid dipped, or perhaps sandpaper and elbow grease will have to do?
Now:
2012 Giulietta QV / 1982 GTV6 3L / 1965 Giulia Sprint GT project

Gone:
2002 156 2.5V6 Manual / 2012 159 2.4JTDm Sportwagon / 1973 2000 GTV (cut & shut) / Alfa 90 (for its engine mounts) / 1970 1750 GTV / 1966 GT Veloce (sacrificed so others may live on)

Jekyll and Hyde

Getting them sandblasted and then powdercoated is probably the best and longest lasting option.

Anth73

I got a quote from Campbellfield Powdercoating and Sandblasting Services, $45 per spring....which sounds reasonable.
Now:
2012 Giulietta QV / 1982 GTV6 3L / 1965 Giulia Sprint GT project

Gone:
2002 156 2.5V6 Manual / 2012 159 2.4JTDm Sportwagon / 1973 2000 GTV (cut & shut) / Alfa 90 (for its engine mounts) / 1970 1750 GTV / 1966 GT Veloce (sacrificed so others may live on)

alfagtv58

If thats for both sandblasting and powdercoating, then yeah I'd think that it's a reasonable price.
1967 Giulia Sprint GT Veloce - (WIP) Strada
1977 Alfetta GTV Group S - Corsa - For Sale (http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,9600.0.html)
2009 159 JTS Ti

Trent

Yeah id say the same too, if you want to get another quote try this guy in Highett.

Color-ur-mags  contact Craig 0404 176 240

He does powdercoat other small items other than wheels, im getting my 2.0l rocker cover done from him soon.

I used this guy to powder coat some mag wheels i had and i was happy with the finished product. 

Anth73

It is for both sandblasting and powdercoating, so it sounded ok to me. I've tried a couple of other places but they haven't shown any interest....I'll try the colour-ur-mags guys anyhow.
Now:
2012 Giulietta QV / 1982 GTV6 3L / 1965 Giulia Sprint GT project

Gone:
2002 156 2.5V6 Manual / 2012 159 2.4JTDm Sportwagon / 1973 2000 GTV (cut & shut) / Alfa 90 (for its engine mounts) / 1970 1750 GTV / 1966 GT Veloce (sacrificed so others may live on)