Paint new rearend?
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I used VHT satin black Epoxy paint on my S60, it's been durable and looks good. I've also used Rustoleum satin enamel on a 10 bolt and that paint has held up good too. The drawback to using enamel is the slow drying time especially when it's cold out like now.
Pic of the S60 with VHT epoxy paint:
Pic of the S60 with VHT epoxy paint:
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Thanks, The VHT still looks that nice with 2 summers worth of driving on it, I park the car in the winter. These rears cost so much as it is I didn't feel the need to spend $$ on powder coating too. Here's a link to the VHT paint I used, p/n SP652.
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/epoxypaint/
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/epoxypaint/
Last edited by guppymech; 02-06-2015 at 10:50 AM.
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POR15 bonds with the rust layer/or natural oxide layer to form a coating that won't chip from road crap like paint will. Also resistant to solvents and oils. Allow a full day to 'set'.
Impossible to remove once set,I've still got remnants on my hands from since August. Easily removable with lacquer thinner or acetone if immediately removed.
Impossible to remove once set,I've still got remnants on my hands from since August. Easily removable with lacquer thinner or acetone if immediately removed.
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POR15 bonds with the rust layer/or natural oxide layer to form a coating that won't chip from road crap like paint will. Also resistant to solvents and oils. Allow a full day to 'set'.
Impossible to remove once set,I've still got remnants on my hands from since August. Easily removable with lacquer thinner or acetone if immediately removed.
Impossible to remove once set,I've still got remnants on my hands from since August. Easily removable with lacquer thinner or acetone if immediately removed.
EVERYTHING else chips off and rusts immediately.
#16
A good powder coat job will last an extremely long time, I have a painted housing and I find myself touching it up every couple of years. If I ever do another housing it will be powder coated for sure as I see pictures from past customers and their powder coating has held up through years of street use. Especially local customers that see salted winters.
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I personally would never pay that much to have a rear powdercoated when you can rattle can it for less than $10 and have it look just as good. Hell, the son-a-bitch is up under the car anyway, so it's not going to be easy to see. Then again, I'm not made of money like a lot of guys are on here.
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I personally would never pay that much to have a rear powdercoated when you can rattle can it for less than $10 and have it look just as good. Hell, the son-a-bitch is up under the car anyway, so it's not going to be easy to see. Then again, I'm not made of money like a lot of guys are on here.
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