Protecting suspension components from rust.

[Mack]

The W brace on my car is horrendous so I ordered an after market replacement from Ultra Racing.

 

Looks well made but the paint has already chipped off in transit. Is there a good paint to use to protect it?

 

I also have replacements for the member stays all the way from New Jersey. They have very, very minor surface rust and almost look new. Again I would like to protect these against the salted roads.

 

Thanks

 

Mack

[GMballistic]

Personally for the underneath of the car I'd just use Hammerite metal paint.

Link: http://www.decoratingwarehouse.co.uk/buy/paints--coatings/metal-paints/hammerite-hammered-finish/417

 

You can get it in tins or spray cans, smooth or hammered finish so you can get a decent finish with it & it's supposed to give protection for at least 5 years.

[Mack]

Thanks GMballistic, I'm looking into it.

 

Ive noticed the brace has a few drilled holes into the top. Thinking of plugging these.

[Ewen@Clark Motorsport]

POR15 is well worth a look by far the best product I have used, you can get it from Frost www.frost.co.uk

 

A good wax product is Terotex HV400, its designed as a cavity wax but you can use it to spray on suspension components as well

[zebedy]

I've used wax oil but a bit sticky. Best thing I've used tho is Hammerite. In fact done all of the car this week after seeing my w brace up on the ramps. Lol

 

 

Sexy???

 

 

And the dreaded brace.

 

 

I'll be buying one on payday.

Edited May 13, 2015 by ZZZebady

[Mack]

Thanks Ewen,

 

Any product in particular? POR15 appears to be a range of products.

[Mack]

ZZZebady

 

Looks good mate! Is that the direct to rust hammerite?

[GMballistic]

Mack you can paint Hammerite directly over the rust but it's always best to get as much off as possible ~ use a wire brush or wire drill attachment ~ if you can get it back to bear metal before you paint then that will give you the best results.