What paint for shock springs?

[ishaw]

Thinking about tidying or changing colour of some shock springs. What paint is best so it doesn't crack and fall off?

 

[KermitGKona88]

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[sunympholepsy]

Hi,
I have used 2 part epoxy paint in the past and it works well but it’s pricey and you usually have to buy a minimum of 750ml or so. Powder coat is surely the best bet in such applications as it somewhat “flexible”

 

[ishaw]

I'm looking to do a spring or two, so powder coat isn't viable due to minimum value. That tin recommended is also pricey if I'm just dipping a couple of springs in it.

I'd prefer spray, wondering if plasticote spray might work? I need so little I don't want to spend much or have a ton left over.

What about model enamel paint?

 

[KermitGKona88]

Enamel will be brittle and crack, model acrylic would be better.

 

[mdvineng]

Plastikote will do the job just fine.

 

[fastpedaller]

I've used Dulux gloss paint on car springs, and it has lasted years .... nice and flexible. Readily available in many colours from the local big sheds.