ul9601 596 Report post Posted December 22, 2019 say, with minor surface rust on shocks, can I just media blast and paint the shock body? do i mask the chromey thingy rod with masking tape or something and give it a blast? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cletus 34,128 Report post Posted December 22, 2019 Definitely dont get any blasting on the shaft and try and keep it away from the seal also Have seen a few get ruined by underbody sandblasters 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ul9601 596 Report post Posted December 22, 2019 Thanks boss - would you say masking tape good for it or something else better? cheers Also, does it matter if any of the identifying part marking etc gets obliterated? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bathcollector 3,130 Report post Posted December 26, 2019 In my experience with shocks, the finish is usually pretty thin and i have sanded off any paint. The remaining paint in the lettering comes off easy with a wire brush, A coat of primer and whatever colour on top will see them better than factory applied finish. Standard masking tape round the shaft will be fine. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
