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Mike Scib
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Re: Ball joint

Post by Mike Scib » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:07 pm

roadboy wrote:
I just ordered two of those Seriously Lotus refresh kits. Great value for money!

Dan
Cheers Dan.

What's the suggested route for refurbing the wishbones? Some say powercoat, others say don't as once they chip the water can get in!
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Re: Ball joint

Post by Mikie711 » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:13 pm

I stopped powder coating because of the chipping. It's also quite hard to re-assemble everything without chipping the coating. Last time on AU55 I had them shot blasted, then used smoothrite and finished with a coat of clear lacquer. Would have to ask highlander how that has stood up over the year+ since it was done.
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Re: Ball joint

Post by woody » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:29 pm

I used 2 or 3 coats of por15. Didn't bother with a top cost as UV isn't an issue on the wishbones.
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Re: Ball joint

Post by Stephen » Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:33 pm

I re plated and then used por15. £100 for the replating - bargain!
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