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MarkW19 · Sep 21st, 2006, 03:06 PM

Odd question I know, but I'm considering getting some KW v2 coilovers on my Works, but they're yellow/purple, and my wheels will show the springs quite a lot...

So I want to paint the springs, probably red. Lohen said they'll do it, and put a lacquer on them, but they can't guarantee that the paint won't start flaking off as the springs move etc.

What does anyone think - what sort of paint should they be using so that it stays a good finish for a long time??

venox22 · Sep 21st, 2006, 03:09 PM

think it would be quite hard to get something that will last!!

Powder Coating would be a good option, but involves alot of heat in the process, so might change the spring rate of the springs

MarkW19 · Sep 21st, 2006, 03:10 PM

monkeynuts · Sep 21st, 2006, 03:13 PM

imo waste of time n money

keep them how they are looks fine and should you come to sell them in the future you wont have any problems

but if money is burning a hole then go get em

MarkW19 · Sep 21st, 2006, 03:16 PM

Tis only £100 to paint the 4 springs...

Capsaisin · Sep 21st, 2006, 07:02 PM

My feeling is that ordinary paint will crack and fall off as the springs move around. Why not look into plastikote, you just dip the springs in and let them drain and dry. I believe there is also a spray on range available from the likes of Focus and B&Q DIY outlets.

PmP · Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:59 PM

If you notice the bulk of the shock and spring are hid behind the plastic arch linings so you only see a little of the springs and shock.

As my friend put it, it shows that your cars modified and its not just another standard mini.

MarkW19 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 02:16 PM

PmP: I guess you're right, just trying to maintain the all-black/hint of red look as much as poss, but it's looking like most people think the paint won't stick anyway.

So I guess it's keep the KWs yellow/purple, or get another type!

Root Ginger · Sep 23rd, 2006, 03:24 PM

Springs aren't painted anyway are they. They have a plastic covering them.

T-bone S · Sep 23rd, 2006, 03:28 PM

Yep - its a plastic cover on the metal spring.

Waste of time painting them - Yellow or dark Purple will look cool on your black car anyway - will compliment the red accents you already have

PmP · Sep 24th, 2006, 09:18 PM

See Lohen are doing a deal on eibach coilovers, they're silver and red????

TimCrighton · Sep 25th, 2006, 11:01 AM

We can source alternative colour springs for KW's if you are really concerned about it. I would point out though that within about 500 miles on UK roads you're unlikely to be able to see the spring colour anyway!

Which V. are you going for? I would thoroughly recommend the inox. line kit if you can justify the extra as the piece of mind over corrosion is nice.

We are also now doing coilover 'boots' which are jackets to sleeve the coilover and protect the threads and springs. They would fit over the coilover and you wouldn't be able to see the spring anyway with this. These are now in the final stages of production and the launch should be due in November/December time. These can be fitted once the coilover is inplace. PM me for more info on those if you want it

MarkW19 · Sep 25th, 2006, 11:08 AM

PM sent!

TimCrighton · Sep 25th, 2006, 11:26 AM

Replied to. Hopefully of some assistance.

Sep 21st, 2006, 03:06 PM	#1
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Painting springs? Odd question I know, but I'm considering getting some KW v2 coilovers on my Works, but they're yellow/purple, and my wheels will show the springs quite a lot... So I want to paint the springs, probably red. Lohen said they'll do it, and put a lacquer on them, but they can't guarantee that the paint won't start flaking off as the springs move etc. What does anyone think - what sort of paint should they be using so that it stays a good finish for a long time??

Sep 21st, 2006, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Hmm

Sep 21st, 2006, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 5,098 Offline	imo waste of time n money keep them how they are looks fine and should you come to sell them in the future you wont have any problems but if money is burning a hole then go get em m o n k e y : n u t s

Sep 23rd, 2006, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 4,672 Offline	Springs aren't painted anyway are they. They have a plastic covering them. It was acceptable in the 80's

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T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 02:24 PM Posts: 571 Offline	Yep - its a plastic cover on the metal spring. Waste of time painting them - Yellow or dark Purple will look cool on your black car anyway - will compliment the red accents you already have MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

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Sep 21st, 2006, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	think it would be quite hard to get something that will last!! Powder Coating would be a good option, but involves alot of heat in the process, so might change the spring rate of the springs

Sep 21st, 2006, 03:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	Tis only £100 to paint the 4 springs...

Sep 21st, 2006, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Capsaisin cave capsicum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crewe Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,367 Offline	My feeling is that ordinary paint will crack and fall off as the springs move around. Why not look into plastikote, you just dip the springs in and let them drain and dry. I believe there is also a spray on range available from the likes of Focus and B&Q DIY outlets.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 2,607 Offline	If you notice the bulk of the shock and spring are hid behind the plastic arch linings so you only see a little of the springs and shock. As my friend put it, it shows that your cars modified and its not just another standard mini.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 02:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	PmP: I guess you're right, just trying to maintain the all-black/hint of red look as much as poss, but it's looking like most people think the paint won't stick anyway. So I guess it's keep the KWs yellow/purple, or get another type!

Sep 24th, 2006, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
PmP GP 0380 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Saintfield Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 2,607 Offline	See Lohen are doing a deal on eibach coilovers, they're silver and red????

Sep 25th, 2006, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
TimCrighton Beer Society President... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, Hants Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 513 Offline	We can source alternative colour springs for KW's if you are really concerned about it. I would point out though that within about 500 miles on UK roads you're unlikely to be able to see the spring colour anyway! Which V. are you going for? I would thoroughly recommend the inox. line kit if you can justify the extra as the piece of mind over corrosion is nice. We are also now doing coilover 'boots' which are jackets to sleeve the coilover and protect the threads and springs. They would fit over the coilover and you wouldn't be able to see the spring anyway with this. These are now in the final stages of production and the launch should be due in November/December time. These can be fitted once the coilover is inplace. PM me for more info on those if you want it www.timcrighton.com Track Day Instruction - New MINI specialist!

Sep 25th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	PM sent!

Sep 25th, 2006, 11:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
TimCrighton Beer Society President... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, Hants Local Time: 03:24 PM Posts: 513 Offline	Replied to. Hopefully of some assistance. www.timcrighton.com Track Day Instruction - New MINI specialist!

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