Exposed threads

[what2do]

Refurbishing a variety of suspension and steering components at the minute. The front radius rods have a lot of exposed thread and I was wondering how best to protect these from the elements once reassembled. I'm hoping to get them powder coated but I imagine I'll have to mask the threads - correct? Many thanks.

[itchyfeet]

I painted mine with vactan.

[CovKid]

Aye, Vactan. I painted a rusty gate bolt with Vactan six years ago and its still doing its job despite being out in all weathers.

[what2do]

Of course, obvious! Had thought about waxoyl as that's what I use on the exposed part of hydraulic rams when they're left outside for the winter (ploughs and other farm machines), but Vactan will be far more suitable.

[petethefeet]

Hi, I have seen a sticky brown fabric tape been used to protect threads on ships, not sure what it is called, just know it's a bit of a bugger to get off your hands

[Highroller]

Hi, I have seen a sticky brown fabric tape been used to protect threads on ships, not sure what it is called, just know it's a bit of a bugger to get off your hands

Sounds like denzo tape. Our cable jointers use it as a temporary fix when required to do a quick repair.

[silverbullet]

Sounds like British Army "Black Nasty"

[george2490]

I cut mine off. Don't do this. Refitting not fun when they are short.

[Titus A Duxass]

Sounds like British Army "Black Nasty"

Aka

Black Bodge

aka

Tank Tape

aka

Panzertape (German version).

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