powdercoating shocks and struts

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Jan 25, 2007 | 07:58 PM

cherryBox

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powdercoating shocks and struts

has anyone done this?

my concern is that they go into a 450 degree oven, and i'm thinking the oil might break down at that heat. whaddya think?

Jan 25, 2007 | 08:14 PM

cherryBox

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I think i've found my answer, but i'm going to leave this here for more input.

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Originally Posted by Toy_xbox

I also have to give props to Cabe Toyota for getting the correct color match for the candy purple on the struts and shocks that I could not powder coat!

Jan 25, 2007 | 09:22 PM

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Nope certainly can't heat strus and shocks to those kind of temps.

Feb 3, 2007 | 04:23 AM

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Yeah watch out....Powder coating was the original issue with the Airlift struts that locked up..... They cooked them too hot and trashed the seals. I am sure it can be done, maybe a low temp powder?