Underside tidy

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crazymilk
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Underside tidy

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Hi there
I am looking at tearing down my suspension over the winter and replacing and cleaning everything up.

I was wondering what is the best stuff to use, I am not going for concurs type prep, more of a wire brush, jet wash sanding type thing.

What would be my best options>?
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It depends how far you want to go. We got the main components gritblasted, galvanised and then powdercoated.
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Don't think I will go that involved. I was thinking more a spruce up. Maybe hammerite (although I hate the stuff)??
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Might as well grit blast the stuff when you have it off. Only way to get rid of all the rust and layers of grime. I painted mine. Epoxy primer then rustoleum. Will be very surprised if I will ever have to do anything to them again.
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Yep, think you may be right
I will look into where I can get it done locally
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