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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:06 PM
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Just bought a new set of SFC's at a good price, but they only came in black. I want them to be red to match the rest of my suspension. Any tips on the best way to paint them? Any specific paint?
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:12 PM
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I'd google powder-caters in your area, visit them and ask for samples of their work.
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I'd google powder-caters in your area, visit them and ask for samples of their work.
I definitely would recommend powder coating them versus painting them because the powder coating is much more durable than the paint and it will stay nicer much longer.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks guys. What would you consider a reasonable rate to powder coat a pair of 3pt SFCs?
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get a hold of http://www.thepowderpro.com/ best in the business

located in Woodstock i believe
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Sway bar = spray painted, there's some dust on it, but the spray paint held up better than I was expecting
Panhard bar = powdercoated

Mind the rust on my car, it's a DD. Spray-painted the sway bar and let it dry for like 15 minutes, so far the paint is holding up not so great, but better than was expected in this past Indiana winter we had. Panhard rod looks perfect, except nicks that rocks put in it. Both were installed about a year ago and went through winter. I'd take BMR's advice any day
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