Painting A-Arms

[devilnabludress]

Just wondering if anyone has tried with much luck painting their a-arms. I know the right way is just to powder coat them, but it just isn't in the budget this year. I realize they will chip but anyone try it, and if so, what paint worked the best?

 

[MNBlizzard]

wire brush and spray paint will do the trick...actually know quite a few people who just do this every spring.

 

[Tyloooor]

I did mine with box spray liner for a truck- just make sure the arms are clean and use a wire brush like "MNBlizzard" said

really thin coats

 

[NS FX NYTRO]

plasti dip is always an option. It is very durable, and just peels off if you ever want it to come off.

 

[devilnabludress]

Cool thanks. What brand of paint seems to match up best with Yamaha blue?

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

I painted mine and used a grill paint. Sanded them down and cleaned them really well. Lasted all last year and no chips or flakes.

 

[sorenson1610]

Whatever you do just make sure to prep the surface really well, I've had powder coat not last 100 miles because it was a crap prep job.

 

[Yamasquaw]

Buddy of mine used Por-15 on his roll cage of drag car and I thought it was powder coated. Was very impressed and looked the same color as my silver a-arms.

 

[GUKROKIT]

X2 por-15. Awesome product, hard as a rock. Only concern is should be clear/top coated for uv exposure.Lots of info on their site.