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[Domneon]

How should I prepare my new rear subframe? ie paint or alternatives? Apologies if there is already a thread on this

cheers, Dom

[lrostoke]

powder coatings a good option if its new..

[Domneon]

what are the drawbacks however?

[HarrysMini]

I don't like powder coating. It always seems to flake off.

My rear is galvanised and has a very thick coat of POR15, probably the best paint for subframes. 

[Domneon]

Where do you get that from please?

[HarrysMini]

This is what I bought, great value.

http://www.frost.co....tarter-kit.html

[Domneon]

Thanks, is that enough for a subframe?

[HarrysMini]

IIRC, it does 16 sq. ft. So I should imagine yes.

[Domneon]

Ok cheers mate, will look into it

[M J W J]

Once the frame is painted, wax oil around everything and use copper grease when inserting the bolts so they don't seize up.