Undercarriage parts finish?

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  1. Popbumper

    Popbumper PINTO unashamed

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    A general question for a car that is being "restored", not show chromed or otherwise wildly modified....

    When one's front suspension is copmpletely removed for restoration (including sandblast and refinish), I am curious - what "finish" would the factory have typically left on these items that fit the undercarriage? Paint = money, so I would assume everything would be left "natural metal". Can any one confirm/take a guess? This would include:

    Strut rods
    Sway bar
    Control arms
    Tie rod ends
    Spindles
    Rotors

    ...etc. I want to paint this bare metal with POR-15, black would look great (of course), but POR-15 also makes a "natural metal" finish, which might be more "accurate". I had a '57 Chevy several years back, I made it all semi-gloss black, so not sure what would be appropriate here. Thanks!

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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I think the natural would look good myself... :2cents:, that's all I could afford.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Bare metal for all but the controll arms.
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    dont paint the friction surface of the rotors with paint.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    dittos.....
     
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    Reallllly? :hmmm:
     
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    You want him to paint his dittos? :outtahere:




    :D
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Here's mine, I redid everything like it was from the factory.
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    Wow, that's beautiful, really great job. Thanks guys!!

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