Strut paint

[chezz]

Can anyone recommend a decent paint for struts? I have converted over to Compbrake coil overs and they are ready for another lick of paint, as the Carplan engine lacquer flakes/chips all too easily, worse than Hammerite - if that is possible!
Powdercoating has crossed my mind as an option.

[Error404]

If you can find somewhere to do it I would get the tubes cad plated, then paint over with 2K. Its probably the only thing that will ever stop them rusting

[Rikki Kitto]

I used hammerite on mine, bright yellow

[gripper]

I used hammerite on mine, bright yellow

Same here
Done mine almost 2 years ago now and they still look good !

[martinws]

I've got 2k on my struts and por15 on most other parts. The problem with hammer***** is that water gets under it and rusts it out and all looks fine on the outside. I've had this with a few parts.

[Rikki Kitto]

What about powder coating?

[chezz]

How tough is Powder coating...does it flake and chip easily?

[Rikki Kitto]

My subframe is powder coated and seems to be doing just fine after 2 years

[varia]

in the US, por15 is very popular (por15.com)

[audinut]

powder coating is the only way ! :-) IMO

[bikerjim]

I used some rubberised paint from halfrauds on mine and the still look pretty good - http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165495

[bikerjim]

But i do agree, powder coating is a better solution!

[martinws]

I galvanised and then por15ed my subframes and wishbones. I dunno how powder coating would go with the threads on coil covers though.

[chezz]

Por15 is extremely expensive - per volume. I will investigate the powdercoating option, as there is a wheel refurb workshop, close to work. Plating and 2K sounds like a good solution also...Id rather use kids poster paint before Hammerite though lads