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Re: Cleaning Springs and Trailing Arms

To: guy@genfiniti.com, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Cleaning Springs and Trailing Arms
From: Dave1massey@cs.com
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:06:48 EST
In a message dated 3/22/2005 9:34:42 PM Central Standard Time, 
guy@genfiniti.com writes: 
> Does anybody have any recommendations for cleaning road springs and
> trailing arms?
> The trailing arms are made of aluminum.  I have gotten the real thick
> dirt and tar off, but what can I use to really make them shine?
> The plan is to get them as clean as possible and then spray on some
> clear enamel for protection.
> 
When I did mine I got the heavy stuff off (tar, grease, etc) and had them 
sandblasted.  Then I painted then with Hammerite silver to seal the pores  If I 
had an oven big enough I would powder coat them.

Dave




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