GEN 2 Painting Eibachs

[MDJAK]

Because I’m bored and on lockdown, anyone paint their eubacteria springs?

I was thinking if using POR15 top coat. I put that on my skid plate and it has held up very well.


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Can someone point me to this unique manufacturer of springs, eubacteria?

 

[MnFlyer]

Can someone point me to this unique manufacturer of springs, eubacteria?

Haha

Ducking autocorrect.


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[Ski4Ever]

We spray water at our shop, PPG Envirobase, so it was a quick red scuff then we sealed them (vs regular primer since it’s thinner) straight gold tint as basecoat, clear and bake. I used an expensive tint but if I had to charge someone to do it with a normal color it’d probably be reasonable, $150-250 depending on color. It’s held up real well so far. I just wish I had ceramic coated them so they clean easier but I’ll do it later.

Oh, so not a standard spray paint that someone (me) can do at home? I was just hoping to paint mine black, but have them be durable enough that they they don’t chip/flake the paint off, but also don’t want to spend hundreds to have them done. Any suggestions?

 

[Oldfart]

Can someone point me to this unique manufacturer of springs, eubacteria?

I was reading the thread wondering what the hell manufacturer named themselves eubacteria?

 

[Badgertits]

Oh, so not a standard spray paint that someone (me) can do at home? I was just hoping to paint mine black, but have them be durable enough that they they don’t chip/flake the paint off, but also don’t want to spend hundreds to have them done. Any suggestions?

They’re just steel springs. Put a scouting pad on a cordless drill scuff em up a bit, hit em up w/ good coat of primer (or as someone mentioned por15 might be good idea in salting state) let air dry then do a 2-3 coats of gloss black rustoleum, light coats. If you wanna get fancy can use a coat of rattle can clear to finish off, but not really needed.

 

[19PANDA]

Oh, so not a standard spray paint that someone (me) can do at home? I was just hoping to paint mine black, but have them be durable enough that they they don’t chip/flake the paint off, but also don’t want to spend hundreds to have them done. Any suggestions?

As Mr **** above me states, you can absolutely do it at home and don’t need the full process I did. You won’t have the depth in color, but won’t need it if you’re doing black. Only things I’d add to his process is clean with high-test isopropyl (91% if you can get it) after scuffing before paint. That and be patient, wait 15-20 minutes between coats, if you get dirt or dust in them don’t touch anything just wait until it cures then sand or razor out the imperfections!

 

[Troutrad]

Dang...never knew you could paint the Eibachs. Like the way they contrast in the silver but a nice coat of Ruby Red woulda gone great with my calipers and tow hooks. Not about to take em off now though!.

 

[FILRaptor]

I’d be so tempted to powder coat if I did anything.

 

[Turbo95max]

I've been thinking of painting mine black so it blends in instead of standing out. Only thing to keep in mind is Eibach will void your warranty if the springs are painted.

 

[Ski4Ever]

I've been thinking of painting mine black so it blends in instead of standing out. Only thing to keep in mind is Eibach will void your warranty if the springs are painted.

Where I can I find that info?