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| SmoothKat | So after getting the car polished and ceramic coated, the suspension/ brake calipers, and all other parts that are exposed need to be refreshed. I want to remove all parts and get the powder coated.
Can I get advice on how to tackle this project? Anyone that has done this before ? Any advice is welcome, tools needed, do I have to order anything before hand ?
Thanks in advance guys.
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| DublinOH | For what you are going to have in stripping, prep, and painting - just send to Gary for chroming. |
| SmoothKat | I dislike chrome |
| Dave Haggas | I stripped mine, ground away all the casting lines. Had them shot lasted all over then clear coated. There is a product on the market for doing aluminium. Can’t recall it’s name mind. I dislike all the cast markings and wanted a stock look but with a twist. |
| Dave Haggas |
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| Dave Haggas | Sorry for the bad pictures. But you get the idea. This was many years ago...
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| SmoothKat | Dave, that’s a clean look. I want to accomplish something like it. I was thinking black with a clear coat so it doesn’t show dirt or brake dust, and it makes it easy to clean. |
| cstall | quote:
Originally posted by SmoothKat:
... I was thinking black with a clear coat so it doesn’t show dirt or brake dust...
If you still have OEM brake pads, you'll got lots of dust. Upgrade to ceramic pads and you'll never have brake dust again! |
| SmoothKat | I still have everything stock. It is dusty but since I don’t drive it much it hasn’t bothered me, but that’s a good idea.
I do need advice on tools needed for the job as well as parts |
| ed monahan | Ceramic Rasbestos GCD 730 QS
You just need a ratchet and socket, probably 13 mm but I can't remember for sure. |
| ed monahan | Ceramic Rasbestos PGD 730 QS
You just need a ratchet and socket, probably 13 mm but I can't remember for sure. |
| ed monahan | Ceramic Rasbestos PGD 730 QS
You just need a ratchet and socket, probably 13 mm but I can't remember for sure.
The price has dropped quite a bit. Below $40 now. Do the FRONTS ONLY. The rear rotor is aluminum and they will eat the rotor up.
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| Beachkat2 | Another option is the stainless steel A-arm covers. I wrapped my covers with carbon fiber wrap and they look good IMO. |
| Randy Hamilton | Another option is to have the a-arms and yoke, which are aluminum polished. This will give you a look almost as good as chrome at less cost. See Pat's Video 18 to see what this looks like. |
| SmoothKat | I need help and advice on suspension not brakes guys. I want to remove everything and coat it. I guess this got lost in the last comment.
Do I need to buy bushings? Ball joints need to be replaced by the simple fact that I removed the arms or if it’s in good condition be reused again? Etc.. |
| SmoothKat | Beachkat2 do you have pictures to share on how yours look? Advice on taking the suspension off? Or you didn’t take it off? |
| hemidan | Ed, you posted the same thing three times. You are worse than me with my double post. lol |
