Paint Control Arms Before or after Bushing install?

[first69]

I have my control arms blasted, primed and sanded, ready for paint and got my energy suspension poly bushings in today for my '69 camaro. My question is do you guys paint the control arms first then install the bushings or bushings first, mask, then paint. Just trying to avoid jacking up the paint with the install if possible. Thanks!

[brownz]

I would have them down in a epoxy primer then have the bushing installed then mask them off and paint. they will get damaged if they are painted. Ask me how I know LOL

[Vince@Meanstreets]

yeah paint after, you can put the sleeves in then paint or powder coat. Just be sure to mock off the poly surfaces. Install the poly using bushing cups and a press.