woolyviper
New member
I going to take my front springs off of my Viper and have them either painted or powder coated red toi match the hood - which is better?
Powder coat them.
03viperguy
Moderator
powder coating is a much better option. looks sweet, lasts longer.
aSRX600guy
New member
don't blow too much money making springs look pretty, they dont last forever
03viperguy
Moderator
shouldnt be that much, is it?? if anyone knows I am curious of the cost myself.
sxviper32
New member
powder coat them for sure. powder coat will last way longer than paint. its also better because powder coat will move with the springs and won't crack off, its flexible thats why it stays on things better when they are hit with other abrasives. my .02 thanks!!!
grapeape
New member
Powder coat em' 1500 mi off trail on my last set and they still look perfect.
03viperguy
Moderator
grape, what was the co$t to get em coated? or did you do it yourself? thinking on getting the stuff to do it this summer to try and make a little extra cash during the winter months... and is a great excuse to the wife to be to get the stuff!!!
skidooboy
New member
i had mine and grape's done, cost about 10 bux a spring including sandblasting paint from old ones. ohlins springs are powdercoated already, no blasting required. you can change color from powder coat to powder coat on a substrate, but anything that has paint should be stripped bare for proper adhesion. powdercoating is the best method, you can damn near hit it with a hammer without hurting it. as far as its not gonna last, thousands of miles on and off trail good bad and ugly conditions my springs look like new. ski
yamaholic22
Active member
yea paint sucks on springs, doesn't hold up, chips and rusts