Painting Leaf springs??

[Rockin77]

Is it ok to paint my leaf springs on my truck with spray paint??

[FlatBlack77]

sure

[bfofish]

Better buy a case !  You will might have to repaint them allot.

[Blazin]

If you are not planning on sandblasting them I would use a brush. I would also recommend a product called Chassis Saver. It is identical to POR15 but about half the price. Wire brush the heck out of or needle scale them, then brush it on.

[okuma]

ROCKING77, did you think spray painting your leaf spring would affect suspension?   OR hwy that question?     ------ I am just curious' ----    if you want you can even paint your tires and it will still be ok.

[Rockin77]

I thought if i get it in the bushings or something that it would cause a problem. Sorry about the question i guess it was dumb

[FlatBlack77]

if you want you can even paint your tires and it will still be ok.

I've done it.

[elegy_c10]

if you want you can even paint your tires and it will still be ok.

I've done it.

me too...then i did a blue burnout

[Blazin]

No question is stupid, well almost no question. But if you don't know you should ask. Or just do it and see what happens.

[jays2w87]

I ALWAYS paint my springs frame all that stuff. I advise is semi flat or regular flat black. looks awesome and hides alot! Unless you goin for a full restoration and you blasting them like mentioned above. Otherwise if you use a gloss or laqr paint you will see every little pit mark , dimple , and rust welt.
I also I'm guilty of painting a set of tires ....... They were white letter and they just didnt look right.... til I painted them.

[bigblock73]

I blasted my leafs and gave them an aerosol overhaul...turned out great!!

[1tonson]

An old chassis guy told me years ago. that you should inspect and clean then spray on graphite paint. tractor suppy has it.