Are the rusted springs OK? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

makinen · 09-18-2016, 06:13 AM

Hi,

I've used RCE Tarmac springs through two winter seasons.
Some days before, I found that those springs are rusted.

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How can I cure these springs?
Will the rust remove work?

Thanks.

new2subaru · 09-18-2016, 08:53 AM

It's just surface rust and won't hurt anything.

Tcoat · 09-18-2016, 11:30 AM

That rust will become an issue if you leave it for 40 or 50 years but otherwise not a problem. If you want them to look nicer just clean them up with a scrubby or steel wool and brush on some rust paint.

go_a_way1 · 09-18-2016, 01:25 PM

#totalled

HachiRo · 09-18-2016, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

They are aftermarket. The springs (and the paint protecting them from rusting) are likely to be of a lower quality than OEM.

A "cure" might be to put the originals back on.

Will removing the rust (rust remove) be effective (work)? Who knows? What did you have in mind?

Idk man, RCE and "lower quality" only work in a sentence when the word "aren't" is between those two.

Surface rust. Had it on my RSR Superdowns springs comes off quite easily.

Miniata · 09-18-2016, 06:11 PM

Like the others said, just surface rust. I've seen much worse. If it were my car, I'd clean off whatever rust I can reach without removing them from the car, and hit them with a good thick rust preventative spray oil 3-4 times a year.

makinen · 09-18-2016, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

They are aftermarket. The springs (and the paint protecting them from rusting) are likely to be of a lower quality than OEM.

A "cure" might be to put the originals back on.

Will removing the rust (rust remove) be effective (work)? Who knows? What did you have in mind?

I missed "r" for the "rust remover" which changes rusts into stable compound.

I'd like to make rusting process as slow as possible without hurting springs.

Glok24 · 09-18-2016, 11:20 PM

It seems like the general consensus is that its not a problem, but if you do want to remove it with a wire brush or some steel wool, and want to delay other rust from building up, you could get some cold galv spray https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-75.../dp/B00106H68W and galvanize the springs. not 100% sure how well it works on moving parts, but it should help

Teseo · 09-18-2016, 11:31 PM

I would considere a sandblast and paint, just for "looks"

wparsons · 09-19-2016, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

They are aftermarket. The springs (and the paint protecting them from rusting) are likely to be of a lower quality than OEM.

A "cure" might be to put the originals back on.

My stock springs were rusted when I took them out too... springs are steel, they'll rust.

Tcoat · 09-19-2016, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teseo

I would considere a sandblast and paint, just for "looks"

DO NOT SANDBLAST SPRINGS!

Part of the manufacturing process of (most) springs is a shot peen after heat treat. This gives the springs strength yet flexibility. Sandblasting can mess with the metallurgy.

Teseo · 09-19-2016, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

DO NOT SANDBLAST SPRINGS!

Part of the manufacturing process of (most) springs is a shot peen after heat treat. This gives the springs strength yet flexibility. Sandblasting can mess with the metallurgy.

My bad, then sandpaper? Light pressure

Tcoat · 09-19-2016, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teseo

My bad, then sandpaper? Light pressure

Oh you can hit it with anything you want by hand. They aren't glass. Just stay away from sandblasting.

Tcoat · 09-19-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

Might have meant beadblasting. Sometimes people use the term sandblasting for anything from shotblasting through.

True. Best to stay way from any type of blasting on heat treated and peened materials though. Not that beads would have any huge effect but why mess with it. Slap some anti rust paint on them and call it a day.

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