Have my lower arms submersed in vinegar. Rust is almost gone. I think I have enough baking soda to neutralize the acidic residue. What have you used to get the OEM look and prevent future rust? TIA
OEM like finish on lower control arms?
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Weren't the originals coated in Cosmoline?
Yep... and still can be today..
Yes, from what I have read anyway. I didn't know the stuff was still available.
I think it is. There was a member here though who did like a faux Cosmoline finish on his and they turned out really nice. You might try a search, but if you're like me, it doesn't work worth a snot.
Heck yeah, there you go! I shouldda tagged @dadsbee cause obviously he knows. LOL
So my next question is, were any other suspension parts were coated with this?
My Bee 6 years after coating, 4 years on the road and 3500+ miles. I also live on a gravel road...
Upper arms in very few cases... nothing else. Picture above, all my bare suspension parts are coated with ECS's RPM.
I was actually thinking "upper arms" if nothing more. Now to finger out what quantity I'll need. Thanks again.
MoparMike1974
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You can get cosmoline in a spray can too. I use it for long term storage on cranks, cams, etc.
I accidentally faked cosmoline on some lca for my dart. I painted them silver then clear coated with rattle can clear. After several years the clear yellowed and it looks just like cosmoline.
I accidentally faked cosmoline on some lca for my dart. I painted them silver then clear coated with rattle can clear. After several years the clear yellowed and it looks just like cosmoline.
Here's a paint that resembles Cosmoline. Used with stainless steel paint for the part left exposed it gives a durable finish that looks OEM.
Restorations by Rick Kreuziger - Product and Component Restoration Detailed Information
Restorations by Rick Kreuziger - Product and Component Restoration Detailed Information
I used the Cosmoline in the spray aerosol can for my LCAs
Mattax
Just the facts, ma'am
Leaf Springs - at least some. No?
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For restoration and original info, I find Moparts still has the most posters.
Here's some with pictures showing cosmoline
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For restoration and original info, I find Moparts still has the most posters.
Here's some with pictures showing cosmoline
Lower control arm coating?
So, Resto Rick sells both aerosol cosmoline and a paint imitation. Note discussion about coloring."Quasimoline Paint Urethane paint formulated to closely mimic the original cosmoline finish used on Mopar lower control arms. This is an ideal product for those wanting a durable fin...
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Lower control arm coating?
I know they were originally coated and dipped. Has anyone ever painted them close to the yellow/goldish color? Want the look but thinking drive ability too.
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1972 340 4spd Cuda
Here are the lower control arms. You can see the inspection paint daubs and the corrosion shows evidence of the cosmoline line.Here are the lower control arms, and sway bar brackets after soaking in evaporust, much better than blasting. Stamped parts appear etched after bead blasting, rus...
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what color is the k-frame painted
1971 plymouth gtx.. Thinking I am painting it chassis black.. would the be correct? Thanks Kevin
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