Lowering Springs Rusty - can it be fixed?

[dingbathero]

Hello,

Hopefully I am posting in the right thread...

I have a set if used Eibach Pro-Kit.
There is some surface rust. So, I was thinking to sand down the rust spots and painting the said rust spot(s).

I have engine enamel and caliper paint and rust paint....

Is there anything I can do for these?

Figured I'd ask the 'pros' - as well if this in the wrong section please move...

TIA

[ercchry]

are they not coated with a plastic covering? if so you could peal that off pretty easy... if they are painted you might have to soda blast them to get all the old paint off since sanding them would be a pita... i dunno, doesnt seem worth while quick coat of tremclad might be the best bet

[03ozwhip]

because the springs flex, eventually the paint wit=ll flake off, but its good for what you want to do for a "for now" thing.

[dingbathero]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
because the springs flex, eventually the paint wit=ll flake off, but its good for what you want to do for a "for now" thing.

Is there anything I can do in the future - or for the future of these?

I figured the flexing would cause issues.

All ideas experiences welcome.

[03ozwhip]

not really man, any springs under there will eventually get rust, im not sure you can but maybe get them galvanized???

[anschutz_92]

I'd just leave it be. It won't cause any adverse affects on the performance of the springs. Really if you can see your springs you probably aren't low enough.

[dingbathero]

Originally posted by anschutz_92
I'd just leave it be. It won't cause any adverse affects on the performance of the springs. Really if you can see your springs you probably aren't low enough.

Not about seeing them at all. I'm no Ballllllaaaaaa

But, I'd like to try to stop the 'bleeding' so to speak.

[HHURICANE1]

Probably best to get some Plastidip to re-coat them. It's tough and flexible.