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Topic author - Posts: 56
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- First Name: Jerry M
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restoring springs
I'm in the process of redoing my springs on my 14 touring, do you spray rust killing primer on before applying the Slip coat? Have a lot of info saved from the forum but didn't see the answer to my question. Let me know what is correct. I wire brushed/sanded to bare metal.
Thank in advance
Jerry
Thank in advance
Jerry
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Re: restoring springs
That’s a good question. I have wondered if the leaves were individually painted or primed at the factory or were the springs painted after they were put together while on the chassis or?
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Re: restoring springs
Primer, then slip plate, then assemble, then paint. Allow to dry between steps. Use no oil or grease with slip plate applied. First few miles driving, it will bounce like a bucking bronco, but soon wears into a nice smooth squeek free ride. Mine is still going strong after 10 years.
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Re: restoring springs
Or you can paint all the leaves individually with a no-primer paint (I use satin black Rustoleum), spray slip-plate on the mating surfaces, and assemble.
The inevitable often happens.
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Re: restoring springs
I will have to disagree on painting individual leafs. Painting gums the works up and would not allow free movment. Primer might be ok, but in my OP, the leafs should be left bare, slip coat applied to rubbing surface and the whole spring painted assembled, which if you look around is how Ford would have done it.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
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Topic author - Posts: 56
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Re: restoring springs
Thanks everyone for your inputs, I'm off to finish up!
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Re: restoring springs
I agree with Mark. I did the front and rear springs on my 1913 this past winter. I wire brushed mine, wiped them off and painted with Slip-Plate. No paint or primer as per instructions from a respected old time mechanic in my area. I am very satisfied with the results.
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