I am currently rebuilding the IRS on my 92 4.0L, The diff could do with a lick of paint so was wondering if normal paint will do? I normally use heat resistant paint, but after a chat with the group of mechanics where my workshop is- they all insisted that normal paint would be good enough, so thought I would get your thoughts.

The conversation came about as I am struggling to find heat resistant paint locally, so they all told me to use normal spray paint, I have my doubts about it, and think the diff and the brakes get quite hot so normally paint would just flake off.

What do you guys normally use?

 

Personally I'd be fine with ordinary enamel spray paint. In the USA a popular choice is Rustoleum....but I don't know if you can get it in your neck o'the woods.

Cheers
DD

 

I've used this on a Mini exhaust silencer recently and it's holding up fine.


Paul

 

Hammerite Satin Finish works for me

The Gloss looks a bit artificial

 

POR 15 is the business.
I've tried all sorts of different paints on calipers, diffs and other parts of the chasis and suspension and POR 15 is the one that has stayed the distance. It dries to provide a really tough and durable coating. The key is good prep of the surface

 

Paddy, I'm doing my IRS and plan on using POR. Do you know if it will stick to the shock springs or will the flexing pop it off?

 

I have used it on springs from a 1966 S type that I am restoring but haven't fitted them back yet, so don't know I'm afraid. I'm hoping not!

 

Okay, thanks. I'm a little way off from assembling the new shocks so will do a bit more research.