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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Painting the sway bar. Suggestions???
I have a 2 yr old Cattman sway bar, and I noticed it doesn't look very appealing. What color should I paint it, so it would go with the rest of the car. Not too sticking out, and yet not too subtle.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by THEKNITE
I have a 2 yr old Cattman sway bar, and I noticed it doesn't look very appealing. What color should I paint it, so it would go with the rest of the car. Not too sticking out, and yet not too subtle.
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How about just basic black? Anything else will eventually get dirty, etc. anyway.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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black if your gonna paint it
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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If you're going to that trouble, CHROME that bad boy. Bling, Bling.....

Regular paint won't hold up. You'd have to powder-coat......Peace_
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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Go with black. I tried white on my old Addco bar and it stuck out like a sore thumb. Primer and paint will get the job done.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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just make sure you use heat resistant paint.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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I had no problems using regular Krylon paint...
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2KSESteve
I had no problems using regular Krylon paint...

How many coats? And how long has it been? You ever spray a degreasant on it? Just wondering......
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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I second the chrome notion,I am going to buy one soon and paint it with high heat chrome, Clear the hell out of it though so rock chips won't remove all you rhard work.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaKilLR
How many coats? And how long has it been? You ever spray a degreasant on it? Just wondering......
I used two coats of paint. It was on my car for about 4 months. I never cleaned it as it really never got too dirty.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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I second the chrome notion,I am going to buy one soon and paint it with high heat chrome, Clear the hell out of it though so rock chips won't remove all you rhard work.

(oldschool) "Yes! I don't know you man, but you're crazy! (oldschool) CHROME rsb on a blck max. Gonna look sweet
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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(oldschool) "Yes! I don't know you man, but you're crazy! (oldschool)
"There's something wrong with my seatbelt...what do you recommend I do?"

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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I'm going to paint mine blue to match my calipers. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:46 AM
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I painted mine blue to match the car...its started chipping but only at the insides of the bends were its not visable. Thats what I get for being in a hurry and only putting one coat of paint on
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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I painted my Addco black, 2 coats of Black Krylon and 2 coats of Clear Rustoleum. I bought stainless steel bolts so that it want rust.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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i would powdercoat it black.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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I did two coats of primer and two coats of Aluminum.

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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 01:10 PM
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I like the chrome or aluminum idea
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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Any of the above- black/chrome/aluminum. No one car really see it anyhow unless you are in 4x4 mode.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Two coats of gray primer and 3 coats of silver wheel paint. Seems to be holding up very well.

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