Rust on springs

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30-May-2004, 01:37 AM

98NewbieSi

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Rust on springs

I've got a set of koni and h&r sports.
My springs has rust on them, should I do anything about it ?
what should I apply on the springs before installing them?

30-May-2004, 01:51 AM

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Use brush on naval jelly and use some elbow grease with a wire brush and get the rust off. Then use some zinc oxide primer and follow it up with some tremclad and you'll be fine..

30-May-2004, 01:52 AM

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Even brand new ones will rust a bit after a while. It's only surface rust. My H&R's did. I wouldn't worry about it. Just give them a good cleaning. SOS pads maybe.Anything you apply will probably just attract more dirt and crap.