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2kx2
07-23-2006, 07:01 PM
I own Bilstein coil-overs and I am wanting to change the color from Yellow to Silver.

Is it possible to powdercoat these items, or will the heat destroy them?

How would automotive paint hold up on suspension parts. I am afraid that they will easily chip with the road debris.

ProTouring442
07-24-2006, 05:23 AM
I would paint them with a good automotive paint would work. You could add flex-agent to make them more chip resistant.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"


I own Bilstein coil-overs and I am wanting to change the color from Yellow to Silver.

Is it possible to powdercoat these items, or will the heat destroy them?

How would automotive paint hold up on suspension parts. I am afraid that they will easily chip with the road debris.

aonghus
07-24-2006, 01:21 PM
powdercoating would probobly burst the shock bodies.... there is fluid in side of them of some type.. :rolleyes:

2kx2
07-24-2006, 02:35 PM
Thanks for the input. I figured the powder coating wouldn't be an option but I thought I would throw it out there for someone that would have real world experience.